Michele Tafoya
Michele Tafoya is the Republican nominee in the Minnesota U.S. Senate race. $5.3M raised, $4.0M spent and $1.4M cash through Jul 22, 2026. Polymarket prices a win at 12%. Forecasters rate the race Likely D.
Campaign finance$5.3M raised
| Measure | Amount |
|---|---|
| Raised (total receipts) | $5,337,942 |
| Spent (disbursements) | $3,965,545 |
| Cash on hand | $1,372,728 |
| Debts owed by campaign | $294,847 |
| Filing covers through | Jul 22, 2026 |
Reported Self-reported to the FEC.
Where the money comes fromindividuals, PACs, party, self
| Source of money | Amount | Share of receipts |
|---|---|---|
| Individual donors | $4,722,986 | 88.5% |
| PACs and other committees | $167,000 | 3.1% |
| Party committees | $62,000 | 1.2% |
| Candidate's own money | $7,878 | 0.1% |
| Other (refunds, transfers, loans) | $378,078 | 7.1% |
Donor portrait57% small gifts
By gift size
| Gift size | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|
| $200 and under | $2,942,122 | 57% |
| $200.01 to $499.99 | $374,200 | 7% |
| $500 to $999.99 | $261,154 | 5% |
| $1,000 to $1,999.99 | $321,003 | 6% |
| $2,000 and up | $1,240,267 | 24% |
By state
| State | Itemized individual money | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MN | $1,510,000 | 56% |
| FL | $205,526 | 8% |
| CA | $150,465 | 6% |
| TX | $127,177 | 5% |
| WA | $54,430 | 2% |
| IL | $42,059 | 2% |
By employer
| Employer named by donors | Total |
|---|---|
| Null | $72,025 |
| Veit | $14,000 |
| Incentive Services | $11,500 |
| Duininck | $10,000 |
| Idi Distributors | $9,000 |
| Ion Corporation | $8,000 |
| Kln Family Brands | $8,000 |
| King Capital Llc | $7,116 |
By occupation
| Occupation named by donors | Total |
|---|---|
| Ceo | $137,798 |
| Owner | $89,416 |
| President | $64,299 |
| Null | $64,075 |
| Executive | $39,158 |
| Attorney | $30,569 |
| Investor | $28,013 |
| Manager | $27,146 |
Reported FEC itemized contributions this cycle, fetched 2026-10-15. Itemized means a donor gave over $200 in total. Employer and occupation are what donors report about themselves; “retired”, “homemaker”, “self-employed” and similar non-answers are left out of the employer and occupation lists. It describes who gave, not who votes for the candidate.
This raceLikely D, 4 candidates
Forecasters rate this race Likely D Estimate
Minnesota Senate race: full ratings and odds · Minnesota ballot · All Senate races
Public attention135,491 views in 30 days
| Candidate | Views, 30 days | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Michele Tafoya | 135,491 | 74% |
| Peggy Flanagan | 46,831 | 26% |
Reported Views of Michele Tafoya on English Wikipedia, 2026-09-14 to 2026-10-13. Views show curiosity, not support.
Sources and methodWikipedia, FEC, Polymarket
Names, party and status as compiled in Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Money: official FEC record. Odds: Polymarket.