Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar says she's running for Minnesota governor after Gov. Tim Walz ended his reelection bid

January 29, 2026

Klobuchar's decision gives Democrats a high-profile candidate as they try to keep the office held by Walz. She promises to take on President Donald Trump's administration and unify Minnesota after a series of challenges.

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