SAINT LOUIS PARK, Minn. — Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan kicked off a statewide campaign tour on Saturday as she begins her race for the soon-to-be open U.S. Senate seat in Minnesota. She was quick to act when U.S. Senator Tina Smith announced she would not be running for re-election.

The confirmation comes nearly two weeks after Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announced she will be running for the seat following Sen. Tina Smith’s decision not to seek re-election.

Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan kicks off her U-S Senate campaign today (Sat 10:15 a-m) in St. Louis Park with a statewide 'Kitchen Table Conversation.' From groceries to gas, Flanagan says she wants to hear what issues Minnesota families are facing and find solutions.

Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan is running for the US Senate seat being vacated by Minnesota junior senator, Tina Smith. Flanagan is the only Democrat to enter the race so far.