From New York Post · · 1m 10s
Minnesota Senate Race Takes Bizarre Turn
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan faces Senate race turmoil after dark family history resurfaces.
In brief
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan faces Senate race turmoil after dark family history resurfaces. Minnesota Democratic Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan's grandfather was suspected in multiple killings but never charged, raising questions about her political viability ahead of midterms. Originally reported by New York…
Dark Family History Emerges
Minnesota Democratic Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan's grandfather John Jacob Hartmann was suspected in multiple killings but never charged.
“John Jacob Hartmann was suspected in multiple killings but never charged.”
Hartmann's Mental Health History
Hartmann spent decades in psychiatric custody, escaped twice, and was suspected in at least four killings.
“Hartmann spent decades in psychiatric custody, escaped twice, and was suspected in at least four killings.”
Hartmann's Death and Family
Flanagan was three years old when Hartmann died on February 6, 1983, after being committed on November 1, 1951.
“Flanagan was three years old when Hartmann died on February 6, 1983.”
Hartmann's Escapes and Alleged Crimes
Hartmann escaped to New Mexico, Missouri, and Colorado, where he was suspected in multiple deaths but never charged.
“Hartmann escaped to New Mexico, Missouri, and Colorado, where he was suspected in multiple deaths but never charged.”
Political Impact
The revelation comes weeks before midterms as Flanagan faces Republican candidate Michele Tafoya in a Senate race.
“The revelation comes weeks before midterms as Flanagan faces Republican candidate Michele Tafoya in a Senate race.”
Public Reaction
Turning Point USA highlighted the 'violent mental illness in Minnesota Democrat Peggy Flanagan’s family,' and Town Hall columnist Dustin Grage called it significant.
“Turning Point USA highlighted the 'violent mental illness in Minnesota Democrat Peggy Flanagan’s family,' and Town Hall columnist Dustin Grage called it significant.”
The big picture
Minnesota Democratic Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan's grandfather was suspected in multiple killings but never charged, raising questions about her political viability ahead of midterms.
