Michele Tafoya

Hundreds of thousands of voters participated in primaries in Minnesota and Wisconsin, leading to victories for candidates like Lisa Demuth and Peggy Flanagan in various races. Matt Little easily outpaced rivals in the 2nd Congressional District, while other individuals advanced through both states for upcoming contests.

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan won the Minnesota Democratic Senate primary by defeating U.S. Rep. Angie Craig. Meanwhile, Lisa Demuth won the Republican primary for Minnesota governor, and Michele Tafoya won the GOP primary in Minnesota Senate race. Among other results, Amy Klobuchar defeated six others to win the Democratic nomination.

Michele Tafoya secured the Republican Senate nomination in Minnesota's primary, defeating Adam Schwarze and Royce White. While she faces an uphill battle due to Democratic strength in Minnesota, the Democratic side of the U.S. Senate race involved candidates Angie Craig and Peggy Flanagan.

Michele Tafoya won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Minnesota. While she has the support of the national GOP, winning over state activists remains a challenge. Another report noted that Schwarze topped Tafoya for the party’s U.S. Senate endorsement following the GOP primary.

Vance Boelter was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Melissa Hortman and her husband, and the attempted killing of John Hoffman and his family. The Democratic Senate primary is closely contested between Peggy Flanagan and Angie Craig, while Michele Tafoya leads the GOP Senate race and Mike Lindell is the Republican governor frontrunner. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey discusses public safety after recent shootings.

A primary election is four weeks away in Minnesota, with historical data indicating likely low voter turnout. In 2024, 13% of eligible voters participated in the August primary, a decline from previous years. Analysts suggest low turnout may benefit candidates with high name recognition or financial resources, such as Mike Lindell, Angie Craig, and Michele Tafoya. Peggy Flanagan could leverage DFL Party resources to counter financial disadvantages.

Early voting in Minnesota for the August primary begins Friday, allowing voters to cast ballots by mail or in person. Key races include the gubernatorial primary with candidates like Mike Lindell and Amy Klobuchar, and Senate and Attorney General contests.

A KSTP/SurveyUSA poll shows Mike Lindell leading the Republican primary for Minnesota governor with 27% support, while Michele Tafoya leads the GOP Senate primary with 36%, and Angie Craig leads the DFL Senate primary with 41%. Undecided voters remain significant in all races.

Tony Dungy, a Pro Football Hall of Fame coach, has endorsed Michele Tafoya for the Minnesota Republican Senate primary. Their decade-long collaboration on NBC's Sunday Night Football and shared conservative values underpin the endorsement. The primary, on August 11, includes candidates like Royce White and Adam Schwarze, with the winner facing Democratic frontrunners Peggy Flanagan or Angie Craig in November.

Michele Tafoya, a Senate candidate in Minnesota, criticizes Gov. Tim Walz's handling of the 2020 George Floyd riots, claiming his inaction led to the state's decline and tarnished its reputation. She also accuses Walz of allowing a major fraud scandal to occur under his leadership, while Walz defends his response to the riots and vows to address the fraud allegations.

Michele Tafoya, a GOP Senate candidate in Minnesota, accuses Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison of neglecting a multibillion-dollar fraud scheme involving daycare, food aid, and health clinic programs. She argues the scandal could sway the Senate race, which Republicans aim to flip red, while Walz and Ellison defend their anti-fraud efforts.

Michele Tafoya, a Republican Senate candidate in Minnesota, accuses Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison of ignoring a $10 billion fraud scheme involving daycare, food aid, and health clinics. She claims their inaction has fueled public anger and could shift the Senate seat to Republicans, while Walz and Ellison defend their anti-fraud efforts.