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

Previous January surveys similarly showed Flanagan maintaining an advantage ranging from 8 to 13 points.

Tafoya’s supporters argue her outsider profile, communication skills, and established public presence could help Republicans appeal to suburban and independent voters who have drifted away from the GOP in recent statewide elections.

Critics, meanwhile, question whether celebrity status and media experience will translate into electoral success in a state where Democrats still maintain structural advantages in federal races.