"Klobuchar is actively weighing a gubernatorial bid, sources told Axios. One source familiar with her thinking said a final decision hadn't been made. Another source indicated she is likely to jump into the race. Multiple DFL operatives and insiders in Minnesota told Axios on Monday that they expect Klobuchar to enter the race, with one source close to Klobuchar saying she's "seriously considering" a run."
"Klobuchar, a former Hennepin County Attorney, has ascended the ranks of Democratic leadership since her election to the Senate in 2006. Her 2020 bid for the Democratic presidential nomination further raised her national profile and fundraising network. Klobuchar's broad appeal in the state has led to double-digit victories in all four of her Senate campaigns. In 2024, she outperformed the Democratic presidential ticket by five percentage points."
Amy Klobuchar is actively weighing a gubernatorial bid for Minnesota after Gov. Tim Walz announced he will not seek a third consecutive term. Private meetings with top Democrats and registration of domains like Klobucharforgovernor.com have intensified speculation about a campaign. Several DFL operatives and insiders expect Klobuchar to enter the race, with some close to her saying she is seriously considering a run. Klobuchar served as Hennepin County Attorney and has been a U.S. senator since 2006, gaining national profile through a 2020 presidential bid and consistent double-digit statewide victories. A win would make her the state's first female governor and create a midterm Senate vacancy.
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