Peggy Flanagan: First Native American Elected to Executive Office in Minnesota
Breaking News
September 22, 2022
Peggy Flanagan, a Native American activist and politician, has been elected as Minnesota's 50th Lieutenant Governor. This historic victory marks a significant milestone for Native American representation in state government.
A member of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe, Flanagan, 41, is the country's highest-ranking Native American elected official. She is also the first Indigenous person elected to executive office in Minnesota's 162-year history.
Her election is a testament to the growing political power of Native Americans in Minnesota and beyond. Flanagan's victory is expected to inspire other Native American candidates to run for office and to advocate for issues that affect their communities.
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