Sen. Tina Smith's October 22 announcement that she will not seek re-election in 2026 created an open Minnesota Democratic Senate primary, elevating Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan to a dominant 79% trader consensus on Polymarket due to her statewide name recognition, legislative experience, and appeal across progressive and moderate factions. U.S. Rep. Angie Craig trails at 17%, buoyed by her successful defense of a swing district but lacking Flanagan's broader party infrastructure. Other officials like AG Keith Ellison and U.S. Reps. Ilhan Omar and Betty McCollum linger below 2% amid speculation they prioritize current roles. With no polls yet and candidate filing deadlines distant, traders price Flanagan's recruitment momentum from DNC allies and donors as the key early driver, though formal entries or endorsements could shift dynamics ahead of the August 2026 primary.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data · UpdatedPeggy Flanagan 79%
Angie Craig 18%
Melisa López Franzen 1.3%
Keith Ellison 1.3%
$28,391 Vol.
$28,391 Vol.
Peggy Flanagan
79%
Angie Craig
18%
Melisa López Franzen
1%
Keith Ellison
1%
Ilhan Omar
1%
Betty McCollum
1%
Melisa Hortman
1%
Steve Simon
1%
David Wellstone
<1%
Jacob Frey
<1%
Peggy Flanagan 79%
Angie Craig 18%
Melisa López Franzen 1.3%
Keith Ellison 1.3%
$28,391 Vol.
$28,391 Vol.
Peggy Flanagan
79%
Angie Craig
18%
Melisa López Franzen
1%
Keith Ellison
1%
Ilhan Omar
1%
Betty McCollum
1%
Melisa Hortman
1%
Steve Simon
1%
David Wellstone
<1%
Jacob Frey
<1%
If no 2026 Minnesota Democratic Senate Primary takes place, this market will resolve to "Other".
The resolution source for this market will be the first announcement of the results from the Minnesota Democratic party, however an overwhelming consensus of credible reporting may suffice.
Market Opened: Dec 2, 2025, 3:26 PM ET
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0x2F5e3684c...Sen. Tina Smith's October 22 announcement that she will not seek re-election in 2026 created an open Minnesota Democratic Senate primary, elevating Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan to a dominant 79% trader consensus on Polymarket due to her statewide name recognition, legislative experience, and appeal across progressive and moderate factions. U.S. Rep. Angie Craig trails at 17%, buoyed by her successful defense of a swing district but lacking Flanagan's broader party infrastructure. Other officials like AG Keith Ellison and U.S. Reps. Ilhan Omar and Betty McCollum linger below 2% amid speculation they prioritize current roles. With no polls yet and candidate filing deadlines distant, traders price Flanagan's recruitment momentum from DNC allies and donors as the key early driver, though formal entries or endorsements could shift dynamics ahead of the August 2026 primary.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data · Updated



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