Published August 7, 2026 at 11:09 AM ET · Updated August 12, 2026 at 2:06 AM ET
Michele Tafoya wins Republican nomination in Minnesota Senate primary
9 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by White House. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.
Former NFL reporter Michele Tafoya won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Minnesota's primary. On the Democratic side, Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, described as a progressive, won the Senate primary. Lisa Demuth won the Republican primary for governor of Minnesota.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 4 d ago, when White House reported it. Coverage has since grown to 9 independent outlets, including 5 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 1 hr ago from New York Times.
