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.
In prior surveys, the Democrats polling the highest typically consisted of former Vice President Kamala Harris, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY), and California Gov. Gavin Newsom. But now, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg led the pack with 19% of respondents choosing him as their preferred Democratic candidate, according to the latest Granite State Poll. Newsom was a close second at 15%, and he was followed Ocasio-Cortez at 14%. Harris finished fourth at 11%.