Michele Tafoya (R)
Michele Tafoya (R), a 2026 candidate in Minnesota Senate, has $13.4M raised or spent on their behalf this cycle: $12.5M raised by the campaign, $750K in party coordinated spending and $137K from outside groups supporting Michele Tafoya.
- Campaign raised$12.5M
- Campaign spent$9.7M
- Cash on hand$2.8M
- Outside money for$137K
- Outside money against$1.0M
Campaign reports through Oct. 14, 2026. Outside spending from FEC filings through Oct. 30, 2026.
Where the money comes from · 2026 cycle
Includes campaign reports through Oct. 14, 2026, party reports through Oct. 14, 2026 and outside spending through Oct. 30, 2026. Outside groups also spent $1.0M against Michele Tafoya (7 groups), which isn’t counted here.
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| Source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Campaign fundraising through Oct. 14, 2026 | $12,501,786 |
| Individuals, over $200 | $5,828,687 |
| Individuals, $200 or less | $5,258,641 |
| Joint fundraising transfers | $1,006,434 |
| PACs and other committees | $334,251 |
| Party committees | $62,000 |
| The candidate’s own money | $7,878 |
| Other receipts | $3,894 |
| Party coordinated spending through Oct. 14, 2026 | $750,070 |
| NRSC | $750,070 |
| Outside groups supporting through Oct. 30, 2026 | $136,884 |
| Next Gen Majority | $92,000 |
| The Conservative Caucus Dba Americans for Constitutional Liberty | $25,200 |
| Minnesota Forward | $19,684 |
| Total | $13,388,740 |
Campaign fundraising is what the candidate’s committees report receiving, before spending. Party coordinated spending is money a party spends in cooperation with the campaign, within limits set by law. Outside groups supporting the candidate report independent expenditures and can’t coordinate with the campaign. How this works
Outside groups spending for and against Michele Tafoya · 10 lines, every election this cycle
| Group | For or against | General | Primary and other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheepdog PAC Hybrid PAC | AGAINST | $0 | $444,287 | $444,287 |
| Our Heritage Matters Super PAC | AGAINST | $258,282 | $0 | $258,282 |
| The Edge Action Fund Super PAC | AGAINST | $175,000 | $0 | $175,000 |
| Working America Outside spender (not a PAC) | AGAINST | $101,324 | $0 | $101,324 |
| Next Gen Majority Super PAC | FOR | $92,000 | $0 | $92,000 |
| Building Together Hybrid PAC | AGAINST | $50,482 | $0 | $50,482 |
| The Conservative Caucus Outside spender (not a PAC) | FOR | $25,200 | $0 | $25,200 |
| Minnesota Forward Super PAC | FOR | $0 | $19,684 | $19,684 |
| Principled Patriots PAC Hybrid PAC | AGAINST | $18,927 | $0 | $18,927 |
| Takeaction MN Federal Fund Super PAC | AGAINST | $1,383 | $0 | $1,383 |
Latest filings about Michele Tafoya · newest 13
| Date | Spender | For or against | Election | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Our Heritage MattersDirect mail | AGAINST | General | $184,515 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Our Heritage MattersDigital advertising | AGAINST | General | $17,952 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Our Heritage MattersTelephone advertising | AGAINST | General | $1,249 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 28, 2026Late | Next Gen MajorityAdvertising | FOR | General | $92,000 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 28, 2026Late | Building TogetherEstimated cost for text messaging | AGAINST | General | $50,482 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 28, 2026Late | Our Heritage MattersDigtal advertising | AGAINST | General | $36,073 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 28, 2026Late | Takeaction MN Federal FundContract for canvassers and mileage | AGAINST | General | $513 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | Our Heritage MattersDigital advertisisng | AGAINST | General | $18,494 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | Takeaction MN Federal FundContract for canvassers and mileage | AGAINST | General | $316 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 26, 2026Late | Working AmericaDigital advertising | AGAINST | General | $18,634 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 26, 2026Late | Working AmericaDigital advertising | AGAINST | General | $2,074 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 26, 2026Late | Takeaction MN Federal FundContract for canvassers and mileage | AGAINST | General | $554 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 25, 2026Late | Principled Patriots PACEstimated cost: digital advertising | AGAINST | General | $18,927 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |