Senate-candidate Rep. Angie Craig opts to skip DFL convention

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) — Congresswoman Angie Craig is stepping away from the DFL endorsement contest in Minnesota’s U.S. Senate race. She will instead focus on competing in the August primary for the open seat.

The announcement came Wednesday just days before delegates gather in Rochester for the state DFL convention. Craig and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan had been expected to battle for the party’s backing. Flanagan’s campaign said she currently holds a sizable advantage among convention delegates.

In remarks to supporters, Craig said she remains committed to the DFL Party but argued the endorsement process no longer represents the full range of voters across Minnesota. She also pointed to the state’s increasingly competitive political landscape as part of her decision to bypass the convention fight.