politics
Michele Tafoya wins Republican primary for Senate in Minnesota, CBS News projects, will face Flanagan
Updated on: August 11, 2026 / 9:14 PM CDT / CBS Minnesota
TL;DR
- Michele Tafoya won the Republican nomination for Senate in Minnesota.
- She will face Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, the Democratic nominee, in November.
- Tafoya cited Minnesota being 'in a crisis' when announcing her candidacy.
- Her campaign priorities include stopping fraud, supporting law enforcement, cutting costs and taxes, and restoring 'courage and common sense'.
- Tafoya aims to represent all Minnesotans and fight for them.
- A Republican has not won a U.S. Senate seat from Minnesota since 2002.