Retiring Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) is endorsing Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan to succeed her in the Senate.
Smith’s endorsement is a notable sign of support for Flanagan in her competitive primary against Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.). Flanagan, the progressive candidate in the race, also has the backing of Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.).