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

Klobuchar is considering running to succeed Walz as Minnesota governor.

Gov. Tim Walz drops reelection bid, and Amy Klobuchar may run instead
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he was ending his reelection bid, citing a fraud scandal and his desire to focus on governing. Sen. Amy Klobuchar is considering running to succeed him, potentially reshaping the governor’s race.

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U.S. senator considering a run for 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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President whose criticism of Walz and administration’s response to the fraud scandal are mentioned

Former president used as a comparison in accounts of Walz’s political concerns

ALSO MENTIONED  Lisa Demuth, Speaker of the Minnesota House and Republican candidate for governor; Melissa Hortman, Former Minnesota House speaker and Walz’s friend; Mike Lindell, MyPillow CEO and Republican candidate for governor

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