Minnesota's Democratic Senate primary features establishment-backed U.S. Rep. Angie Craig against progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, testing left-wing energy within the party. The race backdrop includes Trump's immigration crackdown that sparked deadly protests at the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis, where two were killed before Trump pulled back under pressure.

Craig voted for the Laken Riley Act, a Trump-backed immigration bill, then expressed regret after ICE's surge in Minneapolis. Flanagan argues this vote makes Craig unfit to oppose Trump, with supporters like Minneapolis teacher Bryce Bohne stating, 'I think that's when she lost my vote permanently.'

Craig emphasizes her progressive identity and experience winning tough races, including flipping a Republican-held seat in 2018. She positions herself as able to work across demographics statewide, including rural areas.

Flanagan supporters view Craig's immigration vote as a betrayal, arguing she only opposed it when politically expedient. 'It shouldn't have taken 14 months,' Flanagan told volunteers, emphasizing consistent support for immigrants rather than reactive positions.