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Here's Who Could Potentially Replace Tim Walz As Minnesota Governor

Klobuchar is weighing a run for governor and met with Walz to discuss the race.

Here's Who Could Potentially Replace Tim Walz As Minnesota Governor
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This article1 analysis · Oct 11, 2026
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he will not seek reelection, leaving the 2026 governor’s race open. Sen. Amy Klobuchar is weighing a run, while other potential candidates include Bill Gates Jr., Keith Ellison and Steve Simon.

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Amy Klobuchar
D · MN · SEN

Senator weighing a run for Minnesota governor

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

Minnesota governor ending his reelection campaign

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Keith Ellison
Former U.S. Representative (D-MN)

Minnesota attorney general and potential Democratic gubernatorial candidate

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President of the United States, referenced in Flanagan’s statement

Minnesota lieutenant governor and U.S. Senate candidate

ALSO MENTIONED  Bill Gates Jr., Democratic candidate for Minnesota governor; Chris Madel, Minneapolis attorney and Republican candidate for governor; Corey Day, Former executive director of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party; Delanie Bomar, Republican National Committee regional communications director; Kristin Robbins, Minnesota state representative and Republican candidate for governor; Lisa Demuth, Minnesota House speaker and Republican candidate for governor; Mike Lindell, Republican candidate for Minnesota governor; Steve Simon, Minnesota secretary of state and potential Democratic gubernatorial candidate

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Amy Klobuchar Considers Run for Minnesota Governor

Outlets agree that Amy Klobuchar is considering a run for Minnesota governor after Gov. Tim Walz said he will not seek reelection. Center outlets examine how a Klobuchar candidacy could affect the race, with coverage ranging from analysis of its implications for Republicans to an argument that she should run. Right-leaning outlets include straight reporting on her statement as well as commentary presenting a run as risky for Klobuchar or Democrats and raising a hypothetical Senate succession scenario.

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