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Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan made history on Tuesday when she became the first Native American woman to be elected to the U.S. Senate.
The 47-year-old defeated Republican nominee Michele Tafoya.
Flanagan will take over the position held by U.S. Sen. Tina Smith. Smith has held the seat since 2018 and will retire at the end of her term.
If you’re new to Minnesota politics, here’s what to know about the senator-elect.
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1) Flanagan is nation’s first female Native American senator
Flanagan is a member of the White Earth Nation in northwest Minnesota. Her father was White Earth activist Marvin Manypenny, Read Entire Article
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