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Sen Amy Klobuchar says she's 'seriously considering' a gubernatorial bid

Klobuchar said she is seriously considering a bid for Minnesota governor.

Sen Amy Klobuchar says she's 'seriously considering' a gubernatorial bid
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Amy Klobuchar said she is seriously considering a run for Minnesota governor after Gov. Tim Walz withdrew from his reelection campaign. Walz said he would focus on his work as governor rather than campaigning.

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Amy Klobuchar
D · MN · SEN

U.S. senator considering a run for Minnesota governor

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

Minnesota governor who withdrew from the reelection race

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

Former vice president; Walz’s running mate in the 2024 presidential election

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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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