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applegrove

(130,306 posts) Mon Jan 5, 2026, 02:52 PM Monday

Sen. Amy Klobuchar seriously considers run for Minnesota governor

Sen. Amy Klobuchar seriously considers run for Minnesota governor

Torey Van Oot, Hans Nichols

https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2026/01/05/amy-klobuchar-minnesota-governor

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar is weighing a run for Minnesota governor, sources tell Axios.

Why it matters: The four-term senator — one of the state's highest-profile and most popular Democrats — would be an instant frontrunner in the race to succeed DFL Gov. Tim Walz.

State of play: The buzz about a Klobuchar bid comes on the heels of Walz's Monday announcement that he is scrapping plans to run for an unprecedented third consecutive term.

* Reports that the two top Democrats met privately over the weekend — and the registration of several website domain names such as Klobucharforgovernor.com — further fueled the speculation.

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Sen. Amy Klobuchar seriously considers run for Minnesota governor (Original Post) applegrove Monday OP

Quick questions? ALBliberal Monday #1

She can resign and Walz can name her replacement, say Peggy Flanagan or whomever obamanut2012 Monday #4

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bye obamanut2012 Monday #3

She's a gem wherever, but she's a gem in the Senate. UTUSN Monday #5

Walz could appoint himself as senator Pizza slice Monday #6

Love Walz. applegrove Monday #7

ALBliberal

(3,230 posts)

1. Quick questions?

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Mon Jan 5, 2026, 03:00 PM

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If she wins can she appoint a replacement?

If not? Is there a strong candidate to take her place?

Sorry pls don’t beat up on me for the (uninformed) questions I have surgery tomorrow and most of you know how that is. No time to research.

Tim Walz? Huge loss.

obamanut2012

(29,177 posts)

4. She can resign and Walz can name her replacement, say Peggy Flanagan or whomever

Reply to ALBliberal (Reply #1)

Mon Jan 5, 2026, 03:24 PM

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Than Angie Craig can run for Tina Smith's seat.

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obamanut2012

(29,177 posts)

3. bye

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Mon Jan 5, 2026, 03:23 PM

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UTUSN

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5. She's a gem wherever, but she's a gem in the Senate.

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Mon Jan 5, 2026, 04:24 PM

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Pizza slice

(34 posts)

6. Walz could appoint himself as senator

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Mon Jan 5, 2026, 05:18 PM

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If Amy runs and wins the governors race, MN law does allow the governor to appoint himself. It happened in the 1976 when Mondale was elected VP. Gov. Wendell Anderson appointed himself to Mondale’s vacant seat.

applegrove

(130,306 posts)

7. Love Walz.

Reply to Pizza slice (Reply #6)

Mon Jan 5, 2026, 05:20 PM

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