Jewish Voter Guide
Michele Tafoya
U.S. Senate · MN · Republican
Summary
Michele Tafoya is the Republican nominee in Minnesota's 2026 U.S. Senate election and will face Democratic nominee Peggy Flanagan.
Tafoya is a former NFL sideline reporter and national sports broadcaster who entered electoral politics with her 2026 Senate campaign. She has positioned herself as a relatively moderate Republican on some domestic issues while maintaining conservative positions on other issues. On Israel and Iran, Tafoya has expressed support for Israel and for the U.S. response to Iran. Her public record on antisemitism, campus policy, Jewish institutional security, and international organizations is more limited than that of candidates with previous congressional service.
The record
Positions come from public votes, statements and on-the-record interviews. Every claim links to its source. No aggregate score or grade.
Support for a Strong U.S.-Israel Alliance
- Tafoya has expressed support for Israel and has publicly supported Israel's military campaign alongside the United States against Iran.
Source
Preventing a Nuclear Iran
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Tafoya has expressed support for the U.S. military response against Iran and has argued that Iran poses a significant threat to the United States and Israel.
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The reviewed sources did not establish a detailed position regarding Iran's nuclear enrichment program, sanctions policy, inspections, or a future nuclear agreement.
Condemning and Combating Terrorism
- Tafoya has described Hamas as a terrorist organization and has attributed responsibility for the October 7 attack to Hamas and Iran.
Response to Hamas's October 7 Attack
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Tafoya has condemned Hamas's October 7 attack and described the assault as a terrorist attack.
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She has discussed Hamas and Iran as responsible for the violence and has expressed support for Israel following the attack.
A note on methodology. This guide is published as an educational reference. The American Jewish Congress does not endorse candidates and does not publish aggregate scores. If you spot a position that needs an update or a better source, please reach the office.