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Sen. Amy Klobuchar to run for Minnesota governor

Klobuchar announced a run for governor and said she would oppose the federal immigration operation in Minnesota.

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This article1 analysis · Oct 11, 2026
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced she will run for Minnesota governor after Gov. Tim Walz said he would not seek re-election. Klobuchar said her campaign would oppose the federal immigration operation in Minnesota and its tactics.

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Amy Klobuchar
D · MN · SEN

Senator and candidate for Minnesota governor

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

Minnesota attorney general

President whom Klobuchar endorsed in 2024

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

Minnesota governor who said he would not seek re-election

Kamala Harris
Former U.S. Senator (D-CA)

Vice president whom Klobuchar endorsed in 2024

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Amy Klobuchar Announces Run for Minnesota Governor

Outlets agree that Klobuchar announced a run for Minnesota governor after Gov. Tim Walz left the race. Left-leaning outlets frame her bid around challenging federal immigration actions, while one article also highlights her LGBTQ+ rights record. Center outlets report the announcement in the context of a changing race and her stated priorities, including immigration enforcement, fraud and common ground. Right-leaning outlets emphasize fraud allegations and scrutiny of Walz’s administration, as well as Klobuchar’s opposition to federal immigration enforcement; some also feature criticism of her candidacy.

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