López Franzen is the second Democrat to announce a run for outgoing Sen. Tina Smith’s seat, joining Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.

Former Minnesota DFL legislator Melisa López Franzen has announced she will run for the U.S. Senate seat set to be vacated by Sen. Tina Smith. López Franzen made the announcement on her social media ...

Former Democratic state Sen. Melisa López Franzen announced on X early Monday morning that she will be running for U.S. Senate. Melisa Lopez Franzen. (Courtesy of the Minnesota Senate ...

Former Minnesota Senate Leader Melisa López Franzen announced her campaign for the U.S. Senate Monday morning. “I am running for the United States Senate to protect our Minnesota values, restore ...

Minnesota Democrat Melissa López Franzen has thrown her hat in the ring for Sen. Tina Smith's seat once she leaves office.

Create an account or log in to save stories. Former Democratic legislator Melisa López Franzen embarked Monday on an attempted political comeback, announcing a campaign for U.S. Senate a few ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Former Minnesota state Sen. Melisa López Franzen announced Monday she will run for the U.S. Senate in 2026, making her the second Democrat to seek Tina Smith’s seat. López ...

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