Royce White Wins Republican Senate Nomination in Minnesota

Royce White, a former NBA player and controversial Republican candidate, won the Minnesota GOP primary with approximately 38.4% of the vote, defeating Navy veteran Joe Fraser. White, who has been endorsed by far-right figures like Steve Bannon, will face incumbent Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who secured nearly 94% of the vote in her primary. Despite his victory, White's history of scandals, including legal issues and inflammatory remarks, has raised concerns about his electability. Fraser expressed disappointment in the primary outcome, suggesting White's candidacy could hinder the GOP's chances in the general election. Klobuchar, who has consistently won her Senate races by significant margins, is heavily favored in the upcoming election against White. The Minnesota Republicans face a challenging landscape, having not won a statewide race since 2006.