politics
Michele Tafoya gives Minnesota GOP hope in Senate race
Former sports broadcaster Michele Tafoya won Minnesota’s Republican Senate primary Tuesday, defeating state GOP-endorsed candidate Adam Schwarze and several other challengers as Republicans look to end a two-decade statewide losing streak.
TL;DR
- Michele Tafoya won Minnesota's Republican Senate primary.
- She defeated state GOP-endorsed candidate Adam Schwarze and others.
- Tafoya's victory is seen as an opportunity for Republicans to end a two-decade statewide losing streak in Minnesota.
- She was the front-runner, leading in polling, fundraising, and name recognition.
- Tafoya had the backing of the National Republican Senatorial Committee.
- The race reflected tension within the Minnesota GOP regarding conservative credentials versus electability.
- Tafoya raised $5.3 million through July 22.
- The GOP has not won a statewide contest in Minnesota since 2006.
- Tafoya emphasized fraud, immigration, and the economy during the primary.
- Her opponent in November will be determined by the Democratic primary between Angie Craig and Peggy Flanagan.
- Minnesota has remained reliably Democrat in statewide federal elections.