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Flanagan Wins Minnesota Senate Seat

Democrat Peggy Flanagan defeated Republican Michele Tafoya in Minnesota's U.S. Senate race.

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New Republic emphasized Historic Native American Milestone; Washington Free Beacon and The Post Millennial emphasized Fraud Scandals, Far-Left Win.

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▸Flanagan becomes the first Native woman ever elected to the U.S. Senate. — New Republic
▸Flanagan had been the highest-ranking Native American elected to executive office before this win. — New Republic

RIGHT FOCUS

▸Washington Free Beacon reported Flanagan overcame questions about her role in multiple fraud scandals under Walz. — Washington Free Beacon
▸Washington Free Beacon framed Flanagan primarily as Walz's lieutenant, dubbing her his 'wingwoman.' — Washington Free Beacon
▸With 80 percent of votes counted, Flanagan led Tafoya 54 to 44 percent. — The Post Millennial

El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed projected to win Michigan's Senate race, becoming the first Muslim U.S. senator.

DEVELOPING TIMELINE

First Report Sunday: El-Sayed's campaign dropped Haley Stevens from a unity event after a clash over an Israel-related ad.

Monday: Stevens endorses Republican Rogers in Michigan Senate race

Today: El-Sayed defeats Rogers in Michigan

Left: El-Sayed torches Trump in victory speech.

Right: 52-46 win makes history in fiercely fought race.

Democrat Troy Jackson defeated Sen. Susan Collins in Maine, ending her nearly 30-year Senate career.

Left: A blue wave ends Collins' 30-year Senate run.

Right: Collins falls in bid for a sixth Senate term.

Rep. Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers two days before Michigan's Senate election.

DEVELOPING TIMELINE

First Report Sunday: El-Sayed's campaign dropped Haley Stevens from a unity event after a clash over an Israel-related ad.

Monday: Stevens endorses Republican Rogers in Michigan Senate race

Left: A stunning distraction in a must-win Senate race

Right: Trump: Stevens was "brave" to cross party lines

Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers over Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed on Sunday.

Left: A PAC ad's antisemitic edge drove her switch.

Right: Analysts say Stevens likely torched her Dem career.