Final Appeals and Poll Battles in Minnesota’s 2024 Senate Race

Democrat Peggy Flanagan, Minnesota’s lieutenant governor, and Republican Michele Tafoya, a former NFL reporter, have each issued last-minute messages as the November election approaches. Tafoya’s campaign posted on X that “Peggy Flanagan and Tim Walz are either complicit or they are clueless,” accusing the Democratic ticket of tolerating corruption.

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• New York Times/Siena University poll – surveyed 752 Minnesota voters beginning October 19; 54 % said they would vote for Flanagan, 40 % for Tafoya.

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• InsiderAdvantage poll – surveyed 1,200 likely voters beginning September 28; Flanagan led 46 % to 45 % for Tafoya.

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• Quantus Insights poll – surveyed 720 likely voters beginning September 8; Flanagan held 48 % to Tafoya’s 44 %.

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• Decision Desk HQ average – placed Flanagan at 47.4 % and Tafoya at 43.8 % on the latest aggregation.

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These figures show a narrowing gap, with the New York Times/Siena University poll presenting the widest Democratic advantage.

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Democrats require a net gain of four seats to capture the Senate, while Republicans aim to defend their current majorities in both chambers. Minnesota, a Democratic stronghold since 1976 and the last state to elect a Republican senator in 2002, could influence the overall balance.

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Flanagan’s campaign emphasized voter empowerment and a rejection of the “MAGA agenda,” while Tafoya’s messaging focused on alleged misconduct tied to the incumbent Democratic administration. Neither side provided additional comment beyond the statements noted above.

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• “This election is an opportunity to stand up for yourself, for your neighbors, and for our country. In a few short days, we will show Trump and his MAGA agenda what real power looks like: the power of the American people,” — Democrat Peggy Flanagan

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• “Peggy Flanagan and Tim Walz are either complicit or they are clueless,” — Republican Michele Tafoya

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