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Amy Klobuchar Announces Her Run for Minnesota Governor: ‘We’ve Been Through a Lot’

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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.

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