Amy Klobuchar
Recent media appearances
Top articles
KTTCCandidates address gang violence at Minnesota gubernatorial debateOct 22, 2026
KTTCLocal female lawmakers speak out on gubernatorial glass ceiling breaking in MinnesotaOct 21, 2026
MPR NewsKlobuchar wins DFL endorsement for governorMay 30, 2026
ABC NewsSen. Amy Klobuchar announces run for Minnesota governor amid immigration turmoilJan 29, 2026
Overview
Amy Klobuchar is a Democratic-Farmer-Labor U.S. senator first elected in 2006 and now in her fourth term. Before the Senate she headed Minnesota's largest prosecutor's office for eight years. abcnews.com klobuchar.senate.gov
She announced a run for governor in January 2026 after Gov. Tim Walz ended his bid for a third term, won the DFL endorsement at the party convention in May and ran against Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth. Her running mate was Ben Schierer. abcnews.com mprnews.org amyklobuchar.com
Platform
- Proposes expanding Minnesota's bulk purchasing of prescription drugs and a "What's it Cost?" tool to compare prices for common care.amyklobuchar.com
- Proposes doubling apprenticeships and workforce training slots in trades, health care, public safety and emerging industries.amyklobuchar.com
- Says she would crack down on fraud and use modern technology to speed up permits and services.amyklobuchar.com
- Says she would make organized crime and gang violence top enforcement targets and help police departments recruit and keep officers.amyklobuchar.com kttc.com
- Proposes increasing housing supply and expanding child care access.amyklobuchar.com