From Hindustan Times
Center Owned by HT MediaPeggy Flanagan: From Minnesota lieutenant governor to 2026 US Senate candidate
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Representative Haley Stevens withdrew her endorsement of a Democratic Senate candidate in Michigan to support Republican Mike Rogers, prompting a Democratic backlash that she has defended as the 2026 midterm elections begin. She says the intra‑party drama underscores the high‑stakes fight for control of Congress during President Trump’s second term. Meanwhile, in Alaska a disputed Senate race has led some Republicans to consider blocking Democratic nominee Mary Peltola from being seated if she wins. The broader midterm contests, including key Senate and House races across multiple states, are shaping the battle for the congressional majority.
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John James has said he believes his military and business experiences can help him tackle Michigan’s economic challenges.
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Michigan congresswoman Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers over Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed days before the US midterms. Here’s a look at her education and career, from working in the Obama administration to serving in Congress and breaking with her party’s nominee.
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Peggy Flanagan, Minnesota’s 50th lieutenant governor, will face Republican nominee Michele Tafoya, a former sports broadcaster, in the 2026 US Senate election.
