Michele Tafoya wins GOP Senate primary in Minnesota
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 11:26 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Michele Tafoya has won the Republican primary for an open U.S. Senate seat in Minnesota. The former NFL sideline reporter will now advance to compete in the general election. Tafoya has transitioned from sports media to politics, utilizing her platform and following for this campaign. She aims to secure a position in the Senate, with the election set for later this year.
- •Michele Tafoya won the GOP primary in Minnesota on August 12, 2026.
- •She is competing for an open U.S. Senate seat.
- •Tafoya is a former NFL sideline reporter.
- •The general election will be held later this year.
- •Her political campaign marks a shift from sports media to politics.
- 12:15 PMESPN — Tafoya wins GOP Senate primary in Minnesota
"Former NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya will compete for an open seat in the U.S. Senate after winning the Republican primary in Minnesota.
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