(ABC 6 News) — Minnesota Congresswoman Angie Craig is officially among the candidates considering a run for the U.S. Senate.

This comes after Senator Tina Smith announced last week she would not run for office again in 2026.

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Craig announced on social media that she is “giving serious consideration to the open Senate seat and will make a decision in the near future.”

Many other Minnesota politicians are expected to announce their decisions in the coming months.