Angie Craig Campaign Disputes Senator Hoffman’s Endorsement Claims
The Angie Craig campaign has denied a statement made by Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman at a Peggy Flanagan campaign event. Hoffman claimed Craig solicited his endorsement during his recovery from injuries sustained in the Minnesota lawmaker shootings, a claim…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, July 25, 2026 —
WASHINGTON D.C. – The campaign for U.S. Representative Angie Craig has issued a strong denial of remarks made by Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman regarding an alleged solicitation of endorsement. The statement from the Craig campaign directly refutes Hoffman’s assertion, which was reportedly made at a campaign event for Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan.
According to reports, Senator Hoffman stated that Representative Craig had sought his endorsement while he was recovering from injuries sustained during the Minnesota lawmaker shootings. In response, the Craig campaign described Hoffman’s claim as “categorically false.” The campaign did not provide further details regarding the nature of the alleged interaction or the timeline of events.
The Minnesota lawmaker shootings, which resulted in Senator Hoffman’s injuries, occurred in December 2023. Hoffman, a DFL state senator representing District 36, was among those injured in the incident. Following the event, he has been undergoing a recovery process.
The denial from the Craig campaign comes amidst ongoing political activities in Minnesota. The specific context of Senator Hoffman’s remarks at the Peggy Flanagan campaign event and the broader implications of the disputed endorsement solicitation were not immediately clear. Further information regarding this matter has not been released by either the Craig campaign or Senator Hoffman’s office.
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