Minnesota Senate race tightens as fraud scandal erodes Democratic lead

A sprawling fraud scandal has cut Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan's poll lead in Minnesota's open Senate race, raising the possibility of a Republican statewide win for the first time in 20 years. The race is closer than expected in a reliably blue state, with ex-NFL reporter Michele Tafoya as the GOP challenger. This development signals potential Republican gains in a state Democrats have long held, which could affect Senate control.

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