It's official: Amy Klobuchar is Democrats' pick to succeed Gov. Tim Walz
Summary
Senator Amy Klobuchar won the Democratic primary for governor in Minnesota. She is expected to be a strong candidate in the November election to replace Governor Tim Walz, who decided not to run for a third term.Key Facts
- Amy Klobuchar is a U.S. Senator who has served four terms.
- Klobuchar ran for president in 2020.
- Governor Tim Walz chose not to seek a third term.
- Walz faced criticism over how his administration handled fraud in state social services.
- Klobuchar entered the governor race late, in late January.
- She faced little competition from other Democrats in the primary.
- If elected, Klobuchar will be Minnesota’s first female governor.
- Summer polls show her leading against possible opponents, though with smaller margins than in past Senate races.
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