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Is Minnesota Gov. Walz ready for 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue? Lt. Gov. Flanagan tells KAWC yes

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan
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Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan

BY CHRIS McDANIEL
KAWC NEWS

YUMA — As we head into the final weeks of the 2024 election cycle, the Harris-Walz Campaign has been stumping across Arizona to attract any undecided voters, including a recent visit by First Lady Jill Biden, and an upcoming visit by Second Gentlemen, Doug Emhoff.

Today, we speak with Peggy Flanagan, Lieutenant Governor of the state of Minnesota, first in line of succession for Governor Tim Walz.

Walz is the running mate of current vice-president, and Presidential Candidate, Kamala Harris, for the Democratic ticket in November.

Should the Harris-Walz Campaign be elected to office, Flanagan would become the governor of Minnesota until the current term expires in 2026.

Flanagan has worked personally with Governor Walz, and knows him better than most people, especially in the state of Arizona.

She opens up with us about the man behind the desk...

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