Angie Craig
Representative, MN-02 · Democratic · Minnesota
Angie Craig is a four-term U.S. Representative for suburban Minnesota with a moderate, pro-business record, running in Minnesota’s open 2026 U.S. Senate race.
Profile last updated Jul 7, 2026 · Center Field Politics
Scout's Report
A pragmatic frontline Democrat who repeatedly won a swing district and leads a moderate House coalition.
Core Strength
Proven swing-district appeal, strong fundraising, and a moderate brand with crossover potential.
Core Weakness
A centrist profile that can draw challenges from the party’s left in a primary.
Recent Action
Entered Minnesota’s open 2026 U.S. Senate race after Sen. Tina Smith announced her retirement.
Key Metrics
- Reliability
- 98%
- Documented Controversies
- 0
- Funding Secured
- $65M
Roll-call or session participation — did they show up?
Official ethics findings or court records only.
Federal appropriations and project funding directed to Minnesota’s 2nd District (absolute, session-to-date).
Where They Stand
Stances on the issues many voters care most about. Where a candidate has not given a clear answer we mark it "Mixed / Partial" or "Unclear" rather than guess. Positions are drawn from official records and bias-labeled news sources; they are descriptive only and are never scored.
Environment—Supports4
Climate protections and regulation versus fewer climate-related regulations on industry.
Backs clean-energy investment and biofuels; pragmatic on rural energy.
Healthcare—Supports4
Expanding healthcare coverage for all versus expanding market-based, private insurance.
Supports expanding coverage and lowering drug costs; not single-payer.
Second Amendment—Supports4
New firearm regulations versus no new firearm regulations.
Supports expanded background checks and firearm-safety measures.
Immigration—Supports4
Pathways to citizenship versus a closed-border approach.
Supports comprehensive reform with border resources.
Roe v. Wade—Supports5
Protecting access to abortion versus restricting access to abortion.
Supports codifying abortion-access protections into federal law.
National Security—Mixed / Partial4
Whether diplomacy or military strength should be the primary national-security priority.
Emphasizes congressional authorization for military action against Iran.
Party Loyalty
Party-line alignment on major recorded votes.
Chairs the moderate New Democrat Coalition and built a record of bipartisan work on agriculture, prescription-drug costs, and manufacturing in a swing district.