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An indigenous candidate wins the Democratic Senate primaries in Minnesota

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The Democratic candidate for the United States Senate and Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota, Peggy FlanaganTim Evans / REUTERS

Minnesota's Lieutenant Governor, Peggy Flanagan, has won the Democratic primaries for the U.S. Senate with nearly 59% of the vote. A member of the Ojibwa nation, she represents the progressive wing and has focused her campaign on issues such as immigration, reproductive rights, and healthcare access.