Michele Tafoya

Republican · Candidate for Minnesota U.S. Senate · November 3, 2026

Where they stand

Moderately right, AI estimate from their own website and Wikipedia article (76% confidence).

AI estimates are read from Wikipedia and shown only when there is enough evidence. They are less certain than academic scores.

Issue by issue

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AI-estimated from their own website and Wikipedia article, only where they state a position.

Outside spending

Independent groups reported $45K supporting and $700K opposing Michele Tafoya.

For
The Conservative Caucus DBA Americans for Constitutional Liberty · Conservative advocacy$25K
Minnesota Forward · Single-candidate super PAC (supports Michele Tafoya)$20K
Against
Sheepdog PAC$444K
The Edge Action Fund · Unknown (no stated mission)$175K
Working America · Labor union$81K

Source: FEC independent expenditures.

Endorsements

  • U.S. senators: Tim Scott
  • Individuals: Tony Dungy, Jason Garrett
  • Organizations: Maggie's List, National Republican Senatorial Committee, Minnesota Farm Bureau PAC, Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association
  • Executive branch officials: Donald Trump
  • Labor unions: Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis

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Quick answers

What party is Michele Tafoya?
Michele Tafoya is running as a Republican.
Who is Michele Tafoya running against?
Peggy Flanagan, for Minnesota U.S. Senate.
Is Michele Tafoya liberal or conservative?
On SpectrumVote's left–right scale, Michele Tafoya is moderately right, AI estimate from their own website and Wikipedia article (76% confidence). This is an AI estimate and less certain than a published score.
Should I vote for Michele Tafoya?
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