# US: Ex-NFL reporter Michele Tafoya wins Minnesota GOP Senate primary

2026-08-12T18:54:10+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

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Former NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya, a four-time Emmy winner, won the Republican primary for Minnesota's open Senate seat on August 11. She secured about 51% of the vote with roughly one-fifth of ballots counted, defeating former Navy SEAL Adam Schwarze (22%) and former basketball player Royce White (9%). The New York Post reported the figures. Tafoya began her broadcasting career in Minnesota and later worked for CBS, ABC, ESPN and NBC Sports. She is married to former NFL coach Mark Vandersall and has two children. Celebrity Net Worth estimates her wealth at about $2 million, though this is not an audited figure. She faces the general election in November.

## Coverage

- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/world/us/us-news/michele-tafoya-net-worth-all-about-the-emmy-winning-reporter-turned-senate-candidate-article-155597480>
- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/michele-tafoya-wins-minnesota-senate-primary-what-to-know-about-gop-candidates-family-and-net-worth-101786510854807.html>

Tags: Michele Tafoya, Minnesota, NFL, Republican primary, sports broadcasting, US Senate
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