Flanagan leads Tafoya by 14 points in Minnesota Senate poll
A New York Times/Siena University poll shows Democratic lieutenant governor Peggy Flanagan ahead of Republican broadcast journalist Michele Tafoya 54% to 40% in the race for the open U.S. Senate seat.
Key points
- Flanagan 54%, Tafoya 40%, 14‑point lead
- 752 Minnesota voters surveyed Oct. 19‑26
- Margin of error ±4.1 points
- Race for seat vacated after Sen. Tina Smith declined to run
- Earlier polls suggested a tighter race
New York Times/Siena University poll shows Flanagan ahead of Tafoya
Democratic lieutenant governor Peggy Flanagan leads Republican broadcast journalist Michele Tafoya by 14 points in a new New York Times/Siena University poll.
The poll reports 54% support for Flanagan and 40% for Tafoya, a margin of 14 points.
It surveyed 752 Minnesota voters between October 19 and 26 and carries a margin of error of plus/minus 4.1 points.
The race is for the open U.S. Senate seat left vacant after Sen. Tina Smith announced she would not seek reelection.
Earlier polling had suggested a more competitive contest, prompting Republican hopes of a surprise Senate win in the state.
Newsweek contacted both campaigns for comment on Wednesday and is awaiting responses.
Your questions, answered
Who is leading in the Minnesota Senate race?
Peggy Flanagan is leading with 54% support versus Michele Tafoya’s 40%.
What is the margin of error in the poll?
The poll’s margin of error is plus or minus 4.1 points.
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