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Gov. Tim Walz drops reelection bid, and Amy Klobuchar may run instead

Klobuchar confirmed interest in running for governor after meeting with Walz.

Gov. Tim Walz drops reelection bid, and Amy Klobuchar may run instead
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he would abandon his reelection bid, citing a widening fraud scandal in social services programs. Sen. Amy Klobuchar confirmed interest in running to succeed him, jolting the governor’s race.

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Senator considering a run to succeed Walz as Minnesota governor

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Timothy J. Walz
Former U.S. Representative (D-MN)

Minnesota governor ending his reelection bid

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Donald Trump
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President who, with other Republicans, criticized Walz

ALSO MENTIONED  Lisa Demuth, Minnesota House speaker and Republican gubernatorial candidate; Mike Lindell, Republican gubernatorial candidate and Trump ally

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