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Will Amy Klobuchar run for Minnesota governor? Tim Walz's announcement sets off a major midterm shift

Walz’s decision to leave the governor’s race could reshape Minnesota’s midterm contests.

Will Amy Klobuchar run for Minnesota governor? Tim Walz's announcement sets off a major midterm shift
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Amy Klobuchar said she is seriously considering a run for Minnesota governor after Tim Walz abandoned his reelection campaign. Walz’s exit could reshape the state’s 2026 races, including the contest for retiring Sen. Tina Smith’s seat.

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

Minnesota governor who abandoned his reelection campaign

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Amy Klobuchar
D · MN · SEN

Minnesota senator weighing a run for governor

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Brian Schatz
D · HI · SEN

Hawaii senator discussed as a prospective Senate Democratic leader

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President of the United States and political figure referenced in Minnesota campaign context

Former president referenced through his administration

Republican who opposed Klobuchar in the 2024 Senate race

Richard J. Durbin
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Illinois senator retiring from the Senate

Angie Craig
D · MN-2

U.S. representative and Minnesota Senate candidate

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

Former vice president and 2024 Democratic presidential nominee

Minnesota lieutenant governor and Senate candidate

Tina Smith
D · MN · SEN

Minnesota senator who is not seeking another term

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Klobuchar Considers Run for Minnesota Governor After Walz Ends Reelection Bid

Gov. Tim Walz said he would not seek another term as Minnesota governor, and Sen. Amy Klobuchar is considering a run to succeed him. Center outlets treat the announcement as a change in the governor’s race, reporting Walz’s stated reasons for leaving and Klobuchar’s possible candidacy. Right-leaning outlets more often foreground fraud scrutiny around Walz’s exit, and some discuss a possible Senate appointment for him.

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