"Minnesotans, we've been through a lot. And I believe this moment calls for grit, resilience, and faith in each other. I believe we must stand up for what's right. And fix what's wrong. Today, I'm announcing my candidacy for Governor. pic.twitter.com/yVnbvmMyxO Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) January 29, 2026 Klobuchar, who won a fourth Senate term in 2024, has racked up double digit wins in each of her races. In 2020, she ran an unsuccessful presidential campaign among a crowded field of Democratic candidates."
"Walz faced criticism from state Republicans to President Trump for allegations of rampant social-services fraud on his watch. There is no evidence that Walz took part in the fraud or committed any other crimes, but his political opponents say that he failed to stop the wholesale theft of taxpayer funds during his time in office. As a sitting governor, Walz was not facing any competition from other Democratic hopefuls."
"Yet more than a dozen Republicans are in the governor's race, including House Speaker Lisa Demuth, the state's top Republican, businessman Kendall Qualls, state Rep. Kristin Robbins, and My Pillow founder and CEO Mike Lindell. Klobuchar's entrance could upend that GOP field as well, as some of the candidates reassess their chances of defeating a durable statewide official instead of the politically wounded Walz."
Amy Klobuchar announced her candidacy for Minnesota governor via a video posted on X after Gov. Tim Walz ended his bid for a third term. Klobuchar won a fourth Senate term in 2024 and has produced double-digit wins in prior races, and she ran an unsuccessful 2020 presidential campaign. Walz faced criticism from Republicans and Donald Trump over alleged social-services fraud, though no evidence ties him to the crimes. More than a dozen Republicans are pursuing the governorship, including House Speaker Lisa Demuth, Kendall Qualls, Kristin Robbins, and Mike Lindell. Klobuchar's entry could reshape the GOP field and campaign dynamics.
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