First Native American woman governor

Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate, potentially paving the way for historic leadership changes in the state. If elected, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, a member of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe, would become Minnesota's first female governor and the first Native American woman to lead a U.S. state. Flanagan, currently the highest-ranking Indigenous woman in an executive office, has been instrumental in initiatives like the establishment of the first Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Office. If Walz resigns after the election, Senate President Bobby Joe Champion would likely succeed Flanagan as lieutenant governor, marking another historical first as the first Black person in that role. This succession reflects the progressive agenda of Minnesota's leadership and highlights the importance of representation in politics. Flanagan has expressed her commitment to serving the people of Minnesota, emphasizing the significance of having leaders who reflect the diversity of the community.