Amy Klobuchar's Senate Exit: List of Democrats Most Likely to Replace Her
Summary
Amy Klobuchar is set to become Minnesota governor in January, leaving a U.S. Senate vacancy that state law says the governor fills by appointment. Possible Democratic successors include Representative Kelly Morrison, former Representative Angie Craig and Secretary of State Steve Simon; political scientist David Schultz said the appointee would need to be ready to run in 2027.Key Facts
- Klobuchar defeated Republican Lisa Demuth in Minnesota’s gubernatorial election, receiving about 55 percent of the vote to Demuth’s 42 percent.
- Minnesota law provides for the governor to appoint someone to fill a U.S. Senate vacancy.
- Depending on when Klobuchar resigns her Senate seat, Governor Tim Walz or Klobuchar as governor could make the appointment.
- Schultz said Representative Kelly Morrison is among the names circulating and noted her reported closeness to Klobuchar.
- Angie Craig, who lost the Democratic primary for the open Senate seat to Peggy Flanagan, is another possible successor.
- Secretary of State Steve Simon has also been mentioned; he won reelection with 54.7 percent of the vote, compared with 41.8 percent for Republican Tad Jude.
- Schultz said Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and an unnamed state legislator could also be considered, while he did not expect Ilhan Omar or Tim Walz to be selected.
- The appointee would need to prepare for a Senate campaign in 2027, Schultz said.
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