Ex‑Sports Broadcaster Michele Tafoya Enters Minnesota GOP Senate Primary
Former sports broadcaster Michele Tafoya has filed to run for the U.S. Senate in Minnesota as a Republican. Tafoya, who has no prior government experience, served as co‑chair of Kendall Qualls’s unsuccessful 2022 GOP gubernatorial campaign and is the latest entrant in an expanding Republican primary for the seat.
📌 Key Facts
- Michele Tafoya, a former sports broadcaster, has launched a Republican bid for the U.S. Senate in Minnesota.
- She is the latest Republican to enter the Minnesota GOP Senate primary, adding to a growing field of contenders.
- Tafoya has no prior experience in government.
- She previously served as co‑chair for Kendall Qualls’ 2022 GOP gubernatorial campaign, which was unsuccessful.
- These details were reported by MS NOW on 2026-01-21.
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January 21, 2026
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New information:
- Adds that Tafoya has 'no experience in government' but previously served as co-chair for Kendall Qualls’ failed 2022 GOP gubernatorial campaign.
- Reaffirms that she is the latest Republican to launch a U.S. Senate bid in Minnesota, emphasizing the growing field.