Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) made the worst-kept secret in politics official Thursday, announcing her candidacy for governor of the Land of 10,000 Lakes.
“Minnesotans, we’ve been through a lot,” Klobuchar said in an X post accompanying her announcement video. “And I believe this moment calls for grit, resilience, and faith in each other. I believe we must stand up for what’s right. And fix what’s wrong. Today, I’m announcing my candidacy for Governor.”
The 65-year-old will be a heavy favorite in both the Democratic primary and the general election after stepping in for incumbent Tim Walz, who gave up his bid for a third term Jan. 5 amid the fallout of a massive benefit fraud scandal that has rocked the state.
Minnesotans, we’ve been through a lot.
And I believe this moment calls for grit, resilience, and faith in each other.
I believe we must stand up for what’s right. And fix what’s wrong.
Today, I’m announcing my candidacy for Governor. pic.twitter.com/yVnbvmMyxO
— Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) January 29, 2026
Klobuchar reportedly intended to announce her candidacy on Monday, but postponed the launch following the Jan. 24 shooting death of Alex Pretti by immigration agents in Minneapolis.
