Democratic U.S. Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota announced on Tuesday she will run for the U.S. Senate. Craig said in February she was considering a Senate campaign after Sen. Tina Smith announced she would not run for reelection in 2026.

U.S. Rep. Angie Craig is the latest Minnesota Democrat to enter an increasingly competitive race for the U.S. Senate seat held by the retiring Sen. Tina Smith.

Angie Craig’s entry to the U.S. Senate race Tuesday is expected to create a competitive contest for her House seat in Minnesota’s Second Congressional District. She’s prevailed in tough races since she was first elected in 2018 and notched a double-digit win last year,