Michele Tafoya, a longtime sportscaster and conservative commentator, “officially announced she will run” for U.S. Senate in Minnesota. Tafoya, a veteran NFL broadcaster who has covered sports at several networks over three decades, left broadcasting in 2022 “to begin a foray into Republican politics.” She now “hosts a conservative podcast” (CNN.com, 1/20). For years, I walked the sidelines when the stakes were the highest, and that job taught me how leadership really works. I’m running for U.S. Senate to bring that experience to Washington and deliver the real results Minnesota deserves. pic.twitter.com/vDbHWpAXg9 — Michele Tafoya (@Michele_Tafoya) January 21, 2026

Source: CNN January 21, 2026 13:05 UTC