Minnesota Senate Race Deadlocked with Democrat and Republican, Poll Shows
Summary
A recent poll shows Democrat Peggy Flanagan and Republican Michele Tafoya are close in the race for Minnesota’s open U.S. Senate seat, with Flanagan slightly ahead. The contest is competitive as both candidates prepare for the November midterm election to replace Democratic Senator Tina Smith.Key Facts
- The poll was conducted from August 31 to September 2 with 1,201 likely voters and has a 3 percent margin of error.
- Flanagan leads Tafoya 44% to 42%, with 4% supporting other candidates and 8% undecided.
- The Senate seat is open because Democratic Senator Tina Smith is leaving.
- Flanagan is Minnesota’s current lieutenant governor and won the Democratic nomination by defeating Representative Angie Craig.
- Tafoya is a former NFL sideline reporter and the Republican nominee.
- The race is considered competitive and is rated as likely Democratic by The Cook Political Report.
- The poll was done by TIPP/League of American Workers, a conservative group led by a former Trump adviser.
- Both candidates' campaigns criticized each other, highlighting their different political positions and records.
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