Former NBA player Royce White won the Republican primary in Minnesota and will face incumbent Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar in the November election. Despite his controversial past, including inflammatory social media comments and campaign finance issues, White secured key endorsements from figures in Trump's circle and the state GOP. White's primary victory over retired Navy officer Joe Fraser represents a significant shift in the Minnesota GOP towards Trump's populist wing. Klobuchar, a moderate Democrat with a substantial campaign fund, is considered a strong favorite in a state that has leaned Democratic in recent elections. White aims to attract younger voters and voters of color to the GOP, despite his divisive rhetoric. Klobuchar has a strong track record, having won her past elections with significant margins.