The Minnesota Republican Party has released results from a third ballot in its endorsement process for a U.S. Senate nomination, continuing a closely watched internal contest among multiple candidates. The vote totals and percentages show where the field stands after the party’s third round of balloting, offering a snapshot of shifting support among GOP endorsers.
On the third ballot, Adam Schwarze emerged as the clear leader. He received 47.5% of the vote, totaling 877 votes. Schwarze’s position indicates that he maintained the strongest backing among the options presented to the endorsers at this stage of the process. With nearly half of the vote, his lead suggests he was the candidate most capable of consolidating support compared with the other contenders.
Michele Tafoya finished in second place. She earned 30.9% of the vote, with 571 votes. While she trails Schwarze, Tafoya’s total remains substantial, showing that a significant portion of the endorsers continue to support her candidacy. Her presence near one-third of the vote on this third ballot suggests that she retains a committed base and remains competitive even as the ranking among candidates evolves round by round.
Royce White placed third among the candidates on the third ballot. He received 21% of the vote, totaling 388 votes. Although White is behind both Schwarze and Tafoya, the vote share still reflects meaningful support within the party’s endorsement process. The figures indicate that, even after multiple rounds, White has not disappeared from consideration and continues to draw backing from a segment of endorsers.
In addition to the ranked candidates, the ballot included options representing non-candidate outcomes. “No endorsement” received 9 votes. This option represents endorsers choosing not to back any candidate, and the relatively small number suggests most participants were willing to select one of the candidates rather than withhold endorsement.
Another option on the ballot, “No preference,” received 3 votes. This indicates a smaller number of endorsers were not expressing a clear preference among the candidates or endorsement outcomes.
Taken together, the vote results illustrate how the endorsement race is being shaped by participant preferences. Schwarze’s 47.5% indicates he holds the most momentum, while Tafoya’s 30.9% signals continued strength and potential to challenge the leader depending on how votes shift in later rounds. White’s 21% demonstrates he remains in the mix and could become more influential if support consolidates or if strategic voting dynamics come into play.
The third-ballot update matters because endorsement processes often involve multiple rounds that can change the distribution of votes as endorsers react to evolving totals and perceived viability. Each ballot provides a direct measure of how support is currently being allocated across the field. With the party already holding a third round, the latest numbers can be used to infer how the race is trending among those casting votes.
While the “No endorsement” and “No preference” totals are minimal compared with the candidate totals, their presence shows that some endorsers chose not to back a candidate or did not indicate a firm preference. However, the overwhelming majority of votes went to named candidates, reinforcing that the contest is primarily between Schwarze, Tafoya, and White.
Overall, the third ballot results establish the current standings: Adam Schwarze leads with 47.5% (877 votes), Michele Tafoya follows with 30.9% (571 votes), and Royce White remains third with 21% (388 votes). The remaining votes were split between “No endorsement” (9 votes) and “No preference” (3 votes). Source: Source.
Luke Sprinkel: BREAKING: Results from the third ballot of the Minnesota Republican Party’s endorsement for U.S. Senate. 1. Adam Schwarze: 47.5%% (877 votes) 2. Michele Tafoya: 30.9%% (571 votes) 3. Royce White: 21% (388 votes) 4. No endorsement 9 votes 5. No preference: 3 votes Any candidate. #breaking
— @LukeSprinkel May 1, 2026
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