Royce White finishes third in Minnesota Republican Senate primary
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 9:52 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Royce White finished third in the Minnesota Republican Senate primary held on August 11, securing 11.2% of the votes. Former NFL sideline reporter Michelle Tafoya won with 52.1%, followed by Adam Schwarze at 24%. White's campaign, marked by his controversial public statements, did not gain the necessary support to be competitive in the election. After this setback, the future of White’s political ambitions remains uncertain.
- •Royce White received 11.2% of the vote in the primary.
- •Michelle Tafoya won the primary with 52.1%.
- •Adam Schwarze finished second with 24%.
- •The primary took place on August 11, 2026.
- •White's political future is unclear following the loss.
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