Peggy Flanagan (D)
- Raised
- $6.5M
- Spent
- $5.5M
- Cash on hand
- $1.1M
Campaign reports through July 22, 2026.
Outside spending, general election
None reported yet.
Primary and other: $1.5M for, $7.0M against.
Minnesota Senate
Outside groups have reported $21,710,647 in independent spending in this race, all of it in the primaries. The biggest spender so far is North Star Dawn PAC, at $13.8M.
Sen. Tina Smith isn’t seeking reelection. Source.
- General election$0
- Primaries$21.7M
- Late reports$3.1M
- Last 14 days$0
On the November ballot · campaign money and outside spending around each
- Outside spending for
- Outside spending against
Michele Tafoya (R)
- Raised
- $5.3M
- Spent
- $4.0M
- Cash on hand
- $1.4M
Campaign reports through July 22, 2026.
Outside spending, general election
None reported yet.
Primary and other: $20K for, $444K against.
November ballot as listed by this source on Oct. 1, 2026. Party letters: D Democrat, R Republican, I independent, L Libertarian, G Green.
Not on the November ballot · lost a primary, withdrew or didn’t run, with the money spent around them
Angie Craig (D)
- Raised
- $12.7M
- Spent
- $9.2M
- Cash on hand
- $3.6M
Campaign reports through July 22, 2026.
Outside spending, all elections
Adam Schwarze (R)
- Raised
- $1.4M
- Spent
- $1.3M
- Cash on hand
- $184K
Campaign reports through July 22, 2026.
Outside spending, all elections
Others who filed with the FEC: Tina Smith (D), raised $3,057,153; Royce White (R), raised $661,620; Melisa Lopez Franzen (D), raised $299,376; Tom Weiler (R), raised $220,514; David W Hann (R), raised $133,465; Mark York (R), raised $74,070.
Every outside spender · 26 groups, general-election money first
| Spender | Spent on | General | Primary | Total | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Star Dawn PACSuper PAC | FOR Angie Craig (D)AGAINST Peggy Flanagan (D)FOR Peggy Flanagan (D) | – | $13.8M | $13.8M | Aug. 10, 2026 |
| DlgaHybrid PAC · $1.3M in late reports | AGAINST Angie Craig (D)FOR Peggy Flanagan (D) | – | $3.2M | $3.2M | Aug. 7, 2026 |
| Minnesotans for Progress PACSuper PAC · $1.1M in late reports | FOR Angie Craig (D) | – | $1.4M | $1.4M | Aug. 6, 2026 |
| Center Forward CommitteeSuper PAC | FOR Angie Craig (D) | – | $1.2M | $1.2M | May 4, 2026 |
| Unite to WinSuper PAC | AGAINST Peggy Flanagan (D) | – | $1.0M | $1.0M | June 24, 2026 |
| Sheepdog PACHybrid PAC · $595K in late reports | AGAINST Michele Tafoya (R)FOR Adam Schwarze (R) | – | $646K | $646K | Aug. 11, 2026 |
| Clear Voice MinnesotaSuper PAC · $158K in late reports | AGAINST Angie Craig (D)FOR Peggy Flanagan (D) | – | $275K | $275K | Aug. 6, 2026 |
| Indivisible ActionHybrid PAC | FOR Peggy Flanagan (D) | – | $32K | $32K | Aug. 10, 2026 |
| Blue Majority ProjectHybrid PAC | FOR Angie Craig (D) | – | $25K | $25K | Feb. 9, 2026 |
| National Nurses United for Patient ProtectionSuper PAC · $25K in late reportsHealth care costs | FOR Peggy Flanagan (D) | – | $25K | $25K | July 20, 2026 |
| Service Employees International Union Political Education and Action FundOutside spender (not a PAC) · $12K in late reports | FOR Peggy Flanagan (D)AGAINST Angie Craig (D) | – | $20K | $20K | July 21, 2026 |
| Minnesota ForwardSuper PAC | FOR Michele Tafoya (R) | – | $20K | $20K | June 24, 2026 |
| Democrats Fight Back PACSuper PAC | FOR Angie Craig (D) | – | $10K | $10K | Aug. 7, 2026 |
| Christopher Street Project PACHybrid PAC · $4K in late reports | FOR Peggy Flanagan (D) | – | $4K | $4K | Aug. 10, 2026 |
| Majority Blue PACSuper PAC | FOR Angie Craig (D) | – | $4K | $4K | Aug. 7, 2026 |
| Blue Majority Makers PACSuper PAC | FOR Angie Craig (D) | – | $3K | $3K | June 22, 2026 |
| Blue Democracy NetworkSuper PAC | FOR Angie Craig (D) | – | $3K | $3K | April 20, 2026 |
| DMFI PACHybrid PACIsrael | FOR Angie Craig (D) | – | $2K | $2K | Feb. 11, 2026 |
| Blue Shift PACSuper PAC | FOR Angie Craig (D) | – | $2K | $2K | June 22, 2026 |
| Democratic Future PACSuper PAC | FOR Angie Craig (D) | – | $2K | $2K | April 20, 2026 |
| Moveon.org Political ActionHybrid PAC | FOR Peggy Flanagan (D) | – | $1K | $1K | June 9, 2026 |
| Indivisible ProjectOutside spender (not a PAC) | FOR Peggy Flanagan (D) | – | $1K | $1K | Feb. 12, 2026 |
| Takeaction MN Federal FundSuper PAC | FOR Peggy Flanagan (D) | – | $619 | $619 | July 20, 2026 |
| The People United PACSuper PAC | FOR Peggy Flanagan (D) | – | $375 | $375 | Aug. 10, 2026 |
| SEIU COPEPACHousingHealth care costs | FOR Peggy Flanagan (D) | – | $353 | $353 | Aug. 13, 2026 |
| Sierra Club Independent ActionSuper PACEnergy & climate | FOR Peggy Flanagan (D) | – | $10 | $10 | Aug. 10, 2026 |
Latest filings · newest 30
| Date | Spender | For or against | Election | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 13, 2026 | SEIU COPEPayment for texting as disclosed on 8/20 monthly report | FOR Peggy Flanagan (D) | Primary | $353 (FEC filing) |
| Aug. 11, 2026Late | Sheepdog PACDigital ads | FOR Adam Schwarze (R) | Primary | $19,769 (FEC filing) |
| Aug. 10, 2026 | North Star Dawn PACLive telephone calls | FOR Angie Craig (D) | Primary | $75,000 (FEC filing) |
| Aug. 10, 2026Late | Christopher Street Project PACDigital advertising - non-contribution account | FOR Peggy Flanagan (D) | Primary | $1,000 (FEC filing) |
| Aug. 10, 2026 | Indivisible ActionTelephone calls (actual; estimate reported 8/3) | FOR Peggy Flanagan (D) | Primary | $318 (FEC filing) |
| Aug. 10, 2026 | The People United PACFundraising email | FOR Peggy Flanagan (D) | Primary | $75 (FEC filing) |
| Aug. 10, 2026 | Sierra Club Independent ActionWebsite endorsement | FOR Peggy Flanagan (D) | Primary | $10 (FEC filing) |
| Aug. 8, 2026 | North Star Dawn PACRadio advertising production | FOR Angie Craig (D) | Primary | $6,713 (FEC filing) |
| Aug. 8, 2026Late | Christopher Street Project PACDigital advertising - non-contribution account | FOR Peggy Flanagan (D) | Primary | $1,000 (FEC filing) |
| Aug. 7, 2026 | North Star Dawn PACRadio advertising buy | FOR Angie Craig (D) | Primary | $58,579 (FEC filing) |
| Aug. 7, 2026Late | DlgaMedia | FOR Peggy Flanagan (D) | Primary | $25,000 (FEC filing) |
| Aug. 7, 2026 | Democrats Fight Back PACText messages | FOR Angie Craig (D) | Primary | $5,436 (FEC filing) |
| Aug. 7, 2026 | Majority Blue PACText messages | FOR Angie Craig (D) | Primary | $1,400 (FEC filing) |
| Aug. 6, 2026Late | Minnesotans for Progress PACMedia buy - estimate | FOR Angie Craig (D) | Primary | $356,250 (FEC filing) |
| Aug. 6, 2026Late | Clear Voice MinnesotaDigital media advertising | FOR Peggy Flanagan (D) | Primary | $25,000 (FEC filing) |
| Aug. 6, 2026Late | Clear Voice MinnesotaDigital media advertising | AGAINST Angie Craig (D) | Primary | $25,000 (FEC filing) |
| Aug. 6, 2026Late | Clear Voice MinnesotaDigital media advertising | FOR Peggy Flanagan (D) | Primary | $14,000 (FEC filing) |
| Aug. 6, 2026Late | Clear Voice MinnesotaDigital media advertising | AGAINST Angie Craig (D) | Primary | $14,000 (FEC filing) |
| Aug. 6, 2026 | Indivisible ActionDigital ads (actual; estimate reported 8/7) | FOR Peggy Flanagan (D) | Primary | $13,000 (FEC filing) |
| Aug. 6, 2026Late | Sheepdog PACDigital ads | FOR Adam Schwarze (R) | Primary | $11,454 (FEC filing) |
| Aug. 6, 2026Late | Sheepdog PACRadio ads | FOR Adam Schwarze (R) | Primary | $5,600 (FEC filing) |
| Aug. 5, 2026Late | DlgaMedia | FOR Peggy Flanagan (D) | Primary | $100,000 (FEC filing) |
| Aug. 5, 2026 | Indivisible ActionDigital ads (actual; estimate reported 8/6) | FOR Peggy Flanagan (D) | Primary | $4,500 (FEC filing) |
| Aug. 5, 2026Late | Christopher Street Project PACDigital advertising - non-contribution account | FOR Peggy Flanagan (D) | Primary | $2,000 (FEC filing) |
| Aug. 4, 2026Late | Sheepdog PACMedia buy | FOR Adam Schwarze (R) | Primary | $50,000 (FEC filing) |
| Aug. 4, 2026Late | Sheepdog PACMedia buy | AGAINST Michele Tafoya (R) | Primary | $50,000 (FEC filing) |
| Aug. 4, 2026 | North Star Dawn PACTelevision advertising production | FOR Angie Craig (D) | Primary | $27,698 (FEC filing) |
| Aug. 4, 2026Late | Sheepdog PACTexting | FOR Adam Schwarze (R) | Primary | $8,412 (FEC filing) |
| Aug. 4, 2026Late | Sheepdog PACTexting | AGAINST Michele Tafoya (R) | Primary | $8,412 (FEC filing) |
| Aug. 4, 2026Late | Sheepdog PACMedia buy | FOR Adam Schwarze (R) | Primary | $6,496 (FEC filing) |
About these numbers
- Outside spending is money groups spent on their own ads, mail and canvassing for or against a candidate. Groups can’t coordinate it with campaigns, and it isn’t counted in what campaigns raised or spent.
- Every group that reported independent spending to the FEC is listed, not only the groups on our issue pages. Groups tracked on an issue page carry a tag linking to it.
- Primary, special or general comes from the election the group listed on each expenditure. Seats with a special election this cycle show that money separately.
- Late reports are 24- and 48-hour filings made since a group’s last regular report. Earlier ones are already counted on that report, so we don’t count them twice.
- Some nonprofits don’t have to name their donors, so this shows who spent the money, not always who gave it.
FEC data as of Oct. 5, 2026. Campaign figures cover the full 2026 cycle. Current senators: Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Sen. Tina Smith. How this works.