2026 Minnesota Senate race

Incumbent: Tina Smith (Democrat)

Tina SmithDemocrat

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Tina Smith
Democrat · Incumbent
Stated positions (7) ▾
- Abortion: Supports codifying Roe v. Wade protections into federal law and opposes restrictions on abortion access, citing her background as a Planned Parenthood executive. [1][2]
- Drug Policy: Supports requiring pharmaceutical companies to contribute to opioid abuse prevention efforts. [1]
- Education: Supports funding for free all-day kindergarten. [1]

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Pollster	Dates	Candidate	%
Impact Research (D)	2026-05-28	Peggy Flanagan (DFL)	51
Impact Research (D)	2026-05-28	Angie Craig (DFL)	51
Impact Research (D)	2026-05-28	Michele Tafoya (R)	44
Emerson College	2026-02-08	Peggy Flanagan (DFL)	47
Emerson College	2026-02-08	Michele Tafoya (R)	40
Emerson College	2026-02-08	Angie Craig (DFL)	47
Impact Research (D)	2025-07-11	Peggy Flanagan (DFL)	48
Impact Research (D)	2025-07-11	Angie Craig (DFL)	49

Issue	Smith
	Limit fossil fuels
	No ID requirement
Parents' rights in education	Unknown
School choice	Unknown

2026 Minnesota Senate race

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