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Sen. Amy Klobuchar jumps into Minnesota governor's race

Klobuchar announced her gubernatorial candidacy and outlined issues she says she would address.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar jumps into Minnesota governor's race
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced she will run for Minnesota governor, entering the race after Gov. Tim Walz said he would not seek a third term. Her candidacy could reshape both the governor’s race and the process for filling her Senate seat if she wins.

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Amy Klobuchar
D · MN · SEN

Senator announcing a run for Minnesota governor

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

Minnesota attorney general who said he would not run for governor

Tommy Tuberville
R · AL · SEN

Alabama senator running for governor

Michael F. Bennet
D · CO · SEN

Colorado senator running for governor

Republican gubernatorial candidate and businessman

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose administration’s immigration enforcement is part of the story’s context

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

Minnesota governor who decided not to seek another term

Angie Craig
D · MN-2

Minnesota representative and Senate candidate

Marsha Blackburn
R · TN · SEN

Tennessee senator running for governor

Minnesota lieutenant governor and Senate candidate

Tina Smith
D · MN · SEN

Minnesota senator not seeking re-election

ALSO MENTIONED  Kristin Robbins, Minnesota state representative and Republican gubernatorial candidate; Lisa Demuth, Minnesota House speaker and Republican gubernatorial candidate; Melissa Hortman, Former Minnesota House speaker mentioned in the context of a past killing; Mike Lindell, Businessman and Republican gubernatorial candidate; Scott Jensen, Republican gubernatorial candidate and former Minnesota state senator

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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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