I want you to be the first to hear this: I’m officially launching my campaign to represent Minnesota in the U.S. Senate.

I’d like to take a moment and tell you why I’ve decided to run for the Senate — but first, I need to ask: will you chip in $10 today to become a Founding Donor to my campaign?

Throughout my life and career in state and local government, I’ve seen and lived the impact the federal government can have on people’s everyday lives.

I was raised by a single mom in St. Louis Park. We had a home because of a Section 8 housing voucher, and public programs helped my mom pay for school lunch, health insurance coverage, and child care.

My lived experience has informed my belief that we should wrap our arms around our neighbors in need.

I believe Minnesota is a potluck state. People can come from all walks of life, have different experiences, and yet share the same values. If it snows, we’ll shovel your driveway. If you move into the neighborhood, we’ll bring you a hotdish or bars.

Now, I get to pay back the investments my neighbors made in my family through my career in public service.

I’ve served on the Minneapolis School Board, in the Minnesota House, and now as Lieutenant Governor. It has been the honor of my lifetime to serve people from every walk of life and every corner of the state.

Throughout my career, I’ve championed the kitchen-table issues that impact our children and families every day, including raising the minimum wage, paid family and medical leave, and free school meals.

I’m a Minnesotan — not a D.C. insider. I’ve lived here my whole life, and my Ojibwe relatives have called this land home since time immemorial.

If we win this race, I’ll become the first Native American woman ever elected to the U.S. Senate.

My Anishinaabe name, Gizhiiwewidamookwe, means ‘speaks in a loud and clear voice woman’. I’m asking for your help to speak in a loud and clear voice for all of Minnesota in the U.S. Senate. Can I count on you to chip in $10 donation, split between my campaign and the DLGA, before midnight to become a Founding Donor to my campaign?

With gratitude!

💚 Peggy Flanagan

P.S. If I haven’t earned your endorsement yet, I understand. I hope you’ll keep engaging with me — reading these emails, saying hi at events, and asking questions you want to hear my thoughts on. I’m excited to work to earn your support.