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Former NFL sidelines reporter Michele Tafoya runs for Senate in Minnesota

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Michele Tafoya, a former sports reporter, announced her Republican bid to replace retiring Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minnesota). Tafoya criticized the Walz-Flanagan administration and highlighted issues like crime, immigration and welfare fraud. She is backed by the Senate Republican Conference’s campaign wing. The race includes other Republican candidates and a contentious Democratic primary between U.S. Rep. Angie Craig and Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.

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