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Minnesota Republicans are seizing a historic opportunity after a massive fraud scandal rocked state government, betting it can break their two-decade losing streak in statewide races. With Michele Tafoya and Lisa Demuth emerging as the new GOP Senate and governor nominees—both defeating more extreme rivals—the party is weaponizing the scandal to rally voters, blaming Democrats for years of single-party rule. While national Republicans face headwinds from Trump’s unpopularity and economic concerns, Minnesota’s GOP sees a unique opening: the scandal involved hundreds of millions stolen from food, housing, and childcare programs, and with Governor Tim Walz out of the race, Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan now faces an uphill battle. Tafoya’s TV fame could help her stand apart politically, even as Democrats plan to tie her to Trump. This could be the moment Minnesota Republicans turn the tide—and win big.

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