Angie Craig just bailed out of the DFL convention.

[Ocelot II]

“I’m a proud DFLer. Every letter has meaning to me … But the DFL endorsement process just doesn’t reflect the full scope of the party that we are,” Craig said in a Wednesday news release. “And the purple state that we have become.” Craig made the announcement while she filed for candidacy Wednesday.

The U.S. Senate race was expected to be the highest stakes decision for DFL delegates in Rochester this weekend. Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan’s campaign said in a Wednesday afternoon release that campaign data showed Flanagan was supported by at least 75% of delegates, with 11% supporting Craig.

“Despite four months of organizing, campaigning, and nearly $3 million in outside spending backed by Chevron and United Health Group attempting to influence delegates, DFLers overwhelmingly consolidated behind Peggy Flanagan because they’re hungry for a leader who will stand up to corporate power, not bend to Republicans, and fight unapologetically for working people,” Flanagan campaign spokesperson Lexi Byler said Wednesday.

The race between Craig and Flanagan has posed a broader question on whether the DFL will choose to support a more moderate or progressive candidate. Craig’s campaign cited Democrats who she doesn’t believe have the time to attend something like a state convention as part of her reasoning for withdrawing from the process.

https://www.twincities.com/2026/05/27/u-s-rep-angie-craig-opts-out-of-dfl-state-convention/?share=orotosnnseareeitsait

[hedda_foil]

1. Will she run as an independent?

[Ocelot II]

2. No, she'll run as a Democrat (DFL). The party's endorsement isn't required to run in the primary.

She can still bypass the convention and run in the primary election, which is on August 11. Tim Walz won his first election without the party's endorsement.

[hedda_foil]

4. Thanks. Ocelet II

[question everything]

3. Smart decision. The activists in the convention no doubt support her opponent who appeal to Metro

delegates.

But Craig, like Klobuchar, has a history of appealing to rural voters who may not have any idea about the opponent.

I am going to send additional donation to Craig.

[Ocelot II]

5. Meh. She's OK but not my first choice, too centrist and corporation-friendly.

I'd certainly vote for her in the general vs. any of the troglodytes the GOP might put up, but she voted for the odious Laken Riley Act, which allowed ICE to arrest and deport immigrants for nonviolent crimes, and for a resolution that expressed appreciation to ICE personnel (and she's been running away from those votes ever since). She was the only Democrat in Minnesota’s delegation to support the resolution. She has also received contributions from AIPAC.

Peggy Flanagan doesn't have that kind of baggage, and she's been endorsed by, among others, Elizabeth Warren, Ed Markey, Tina Smith, Bernie Sanders, Chris Murphy, Pramila Jayapal, Ilhan Omar, Rho Khanna, Jeff Merkley, Chris Van Hollen, Keith Ellison and Al Franken.

[iemanja]

7. I agree.

[dflprincess]

6. Flannagan is apparently doing better among the rural state convention delegates as well.

Last I heard, the delegates prefer Peggy by about 3 to 1. That's not just the metro area racking up those numbers for her.

Craig is dropping out to save face.

[WhiskeyGrinder]

8. I can assure you that rural people know who Flanagan is. She's been a statewide figure for eight years.

And they like her a lot.