Jewish Voter Guide
Peggy Flanagan
U.S. Senate · MN · Democrat
Summary
Peggy Flanagan is the Democratic nominee in Minnesota's 2026 U.S. Senate election and will face Republican nominee Michele Tafoya.
Peggy Flanagan is the Democratic nominee in Minnesota's 2026 U.S. Senate election. She is a critic of the Israeli government and has described Israel's conduct in Gaza as genocide. Flanagan has said she would oppose offensive U.S. weapons sales to Israel while continuing to support a two-state solution and the security and self-determination of Israelis and Palestinians. Her record therefore reflects opposition to particular forms of U.S. military support rather than rejection of Israel's existence.
Flanagan has unequivocally condemned antisemitic violence and threats against Jewish institutions. After vandalism at Temple Israel in Minneapolis, she condemned the antisemitic symbols and said people must be able to feel safe in houses of worship. The reviewed sources did not identify a detailed position on Iran's nuclear program, campus antisemitism and Title VI, federal Jewish institutional security grants, or Israel's treatment in international organizations.
The record
Positions come from public votes, statements and on-the-record interviews. Every claim links to its source. No aggregate score or grade.
Support for a Strong U.S.-Israel Alliance
- Flanagan has said she would oppose offensive U.S. weapons sales to Israel and has accused the Israeli government of genocide in Gaza. At the same time, she supports a two- state solution and has framed her position around security and self-determination for both Israelis and Palestinians.
Condemning and Combating Terrorism
- Flanagan has condemned violent attacks targeting Jewish communities.
Fighting Antisemitism
- Flanagan has repeatedly condemned antisemitism and said Jewish Minnesotans should be safe from hate, harassment, and violence.
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Protecting Jewish Institutions and Communities
- After antisemitic vandalism at Temple Israel in Minneapolis, Flanagan condemned the attack and said people must be able to feel safe in their houses of worship.
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Standing Against Political Extremism
- Flanagan has condemned violent antisemitism and hate, but no broader federal position on political extremism as defined by this guide was identified.
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