Pete Buttigieg endorses Angie Craig in Minnesota Democrats' Senate primary

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is endorsing Rep.

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 — who is unafraid to go anywhere and talk to anyone."

Buttigieg went on to describe Craig as "a forward-looking Democrat who has been consistent in standing up to whoever it takes in order to get things done for her constituents, and I’m proud to endorse her for the U.S. Senate.”