Trump-Aligned Former NFL Reporter Tafoya Opens Up Big Lead in Minn. Primary

Former NBA player Royce White placed a distant second with 8.9 percent support, followed by Adam Schwarze at 4.1 percent and Tom Weiler at 1.6 percent

The poll marks one of the clearest signs yet that Tafoya’s high-profile media career and statewide name recognition are giving her a major early advantage as Republicans look to compete for a Senate seat Democrats have controlled for years.

In recent years, however, she has become increasingly active in conservative political commentary and public policy debates, frequently appearing on cable news programs and political panels.