Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is endorsing Rep. Angie Craig in the Minnesota Senate primary, which is already dividing high-profile Democrats.

Buttigieg is the latest former — and potentially future — presidential contender to weigh in on the race. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., endorsed Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan last month in the race to replace retiring Democratic Sen. Tina Smith.

Buttigieg's decision to back Craig is his first foray into a contested Senate primary this election cycle, as Democrats contend with multiple Senate nominating contests across the country.

“Angie is a leader, a fighter, and a skilled legislator who is highly effective in serving Minnesotans well,” Buttigieg said in a statement shared with NBC News. “The Senate needs more people like Angie — w

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