MINNEAPOLIS—Royce White, a former professional basketball player and radio host, won the Republican primary on Aug. 13 for Minnesota’s U.S. Senate election in November against Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.).
White, who has attracted attention for controversial comments about Judaism and Israel, won the primary with 38.5 percent of the vote, according to The Associated Press. He defeated former U.S. Navy intelligence officer Joe Fraser, who secured 29.3 percent of the vote.
“For many years, Republicans have talked about expanding our tent and focusing on the Twin Cities Metro. I am committed to growing the base, bringing disenfranchised Democrats into the tent, and unifying all conservatives in Minnesota,” White wrote on X after winning the primary….