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Coverage dated January 20, 2026

Republican Michele Tafoya, a former NFL sideline reporter, to launch Minnesota Senate run

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Former NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya is planning to launch a run for Senate in Minnesota.

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  1. The Bemidji Pioneer

    Former NFL reporter Michele Tafoya announces run for US Senate (opens The Bemidji Pioneer)

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    The Bemidji Pioneer's feed description

    Tafoya joins several Republicans in the race, including former U.S. Senate candidate Royce White and former GOP chairman David Hann

  2. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Republican Michele Tafoya, a former NFL sideline reporter, to launch Minnesota Senate run (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    Former NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya is planning to launch a run for Senate in Minnesota.

  3. Breitbart News

    Exclusive: Republican Michele Tafoya Enters Minnesota Senate Race to End 'Craziness and Corruption' (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Michele Tafoya made a name for herself roaming stadium sidelines, but now she is ready to call the political plays.

  4. Washington Examiner

    Ex-NFL reporter Michele Tafoya launches GOP Senate run (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Michele Tafoya’s entry into the Senate race is a recruiting victory for Senate GOP leaders, who hosted her in Washington back in December.

  5. The Hollywood Reporter

    Former NBC and ESPN Personality Michele Tafoya Launches Bid for Senate in Minnesota (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Former NBC NFL reporter Michele Tafoya runs for Senate in Minnesota as a Republican.

  6. CNN

    Michele Tafoya, a longtime sportscaster, prepares a Republican bid for US Senate in Minnesota (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Michele Tafoya, a longtime sportscaster and conservative commentator, filed papers Tuesday to run for US Senate in Minnesota, giving the Republican Party a well-known candidate in a state that’s being roiled by the ongoing federal immigration crackdown.

  7. UPI

    Former NFL reporter Michele Tafoya to run for Senate in Minnesota (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    Michele Tafoya, a former NFL reporter, launched her campaign as a Republican for Senate representing Minnesota to replace retiring Sen. Tina Smith.

  8. CBS News

    Former sports reporter Michele Tafoya running for U.S. Senate in Minnesota (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Michele Tafoya, running as a Republican, is seeking the open seat being vacated by retiring Democratic Sen. Tina Smith.

  9. Hot Air

    Tafoya: You Better Believe I'm Running for Senate in Minnesota (opens Hot Air)

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    Hot Air's feed description

    Michele Tafoya announces her candidacy for U.S. Senate in Minnesota, aiming to bring change.

  10. NBC4 Washington

    Republican Michele Tafoya to launch Minnesota Senate run – NBC4 Washington (opens NBC4 Washington)

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  11. The Daily Caller

    EXCLUSIVE: Michele Tafoya Enters ‘Wide Open’ Senate Race Vowing To Clean Up Minnesota (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Michele Tafoya, a former NFL sideline reporter and Twin Cities broadcaster, entered Minnesota’s 2026 Senate race Wednesday as a Republican.

  12. Roll Call

    Former NFL reporter Michele Tafoya running for Senate in Minnesota (opens Roll Call)

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    Roll Call's feed description

    Former sports broadcaster Michele Tafoya is running for the Republican nomination to succeed retiring Democrat Tina Smith in Minnesota.

  13. New York Post

    Ex-NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya files paperwork to run for Minnesota Senate seat (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Former NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya has filed paperwork to run for Minnesota's Senate seat in the 2026 election, joining a crowded field of Republican hopefuls in the 2026 election.

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