Today January 29, 2026, 12:59 PM
Today January 29, 2026, 12:59 PM
US Senator Amy Klobuchar has officially launched her campaign to run for governor of Minnesota, confirming her candidacy in announcements made on Tuesday in the United States.
Klobuchar, a Democrat who has represented Minnesota in the US Senate since 2007, declared her intention to seek the governorship following confirmation that the state’s current political landscape is open to a new race. Her campaign launch was made public through formal statements and public remarks.
The announcement comes after Minnesota Governor Tim Walz confirmed he would not seek another term, creating an open contest for the state’s top executive office. Klobuchar’s entry positions her as one of the most prominent figures to join the race so far.
Klobuchar stated that her campaign will focus on state-level priorities, while no immediate details were released regarding her full policy platform, campaign team, or fundraising totals. Her Senate seat is not immediately affected by the announcement under current election timelines.
Election officials confirmed that the Minnesota gubernatorial election will proceed according to the state’s established schedule. Filing deadlines, primary dates, and ballot procedures remain unchanged.
No additional endorsements, withdrawals, or opposition candidates were formally announced at the time of her campaign launch.
Sources
CNN
The Guardian
Fox News
