Hillary Clinton unveils first endorsement in House, Senate midterm races

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Trending on The Hill - October 7, 2026

Trending on The Hill - October 7, 2026

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Wednesday endorsed Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D) in her bid for the Senate, marking the former first lady’s first endorsement of a House or Senate candidate in 2026.

Flanagan wrote on social media that she was honored to have Clinton’s support, saying she “has spent five decades fighting for working families, dedicating her career to making the case that every child in this country deserves a fair shot.”

“Minnesota, you have an opportunity to select an extraordinary person and public servant as your next U.S. senator,” Clinton replied on Bluesky. “Please take it!”

The Hill has reached out to Clinton’s office for comment.

Clinton praised Flanagan for her “career fighting for children and........

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