Amy
Klobuchar
Amy Klobuchar, four-term U.S. senator from Minnesota, is running for governor in 2026.
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Background
Amy Klobuchar is a Democratic politician from Minnesota, currently serving as a U.S. senator, a seat she has held since first being elected in 2006 and reelected in 2012, 2018, and 2024; her current Senate term runs through January 3, 2031. [2, 4] Born in Plymouth, Minnesota, she graduated magna cum laude from Yale University in 1982 and earned a J.D. from the University of Chicago in 1985. [2, 4]
Before entering the Senate, Klobuchar worked as an attorney and law partner, then served as Hennepin County Attorney from 1999 to 2006, having been elected to that position in 1998. [2, 6] In 2026, she launched a campaign for Governor of Minnesota, with Ben Schierer as her running mate and Election Day set for November 3, 2026. 1
In a 2026 gubernatorial candidates' discussion, Klobuchar and her opponent outlined their differing economic plans for the state. 7 Her Facebook page, operated by "Klobuchar for Minnesota," identifies her as a candidate for governor and highlights her background as a former prosecutor. [12, 19]
At a glance
- Party
- Democratic-Farmer-Labor
- Running for
- Governor, Minnesota
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- U.S. Senator from Minnesota
- Website
- amyklobuchar.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Voting record
How Amy Klobuchar voted in Congress: 118th Congress (2023–24) and 119th Congress (2025–26), Jan 23, 2023 to Sep 30, 2026. From the official House and Senate roll call records.
- roll call votes
- 1,606
- missed
- 1.5%
- with their party’s majority
- 96%
Recent key votes
- Sep 30, 2026 · Senate · PN1129 · Economy & jobsKeith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of LaborOn the Nomination · Nomination ConfirmedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)No
- Sep 28, 2026 · Senate · S4668 · EducationA bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide protections for, student athletes and to promote fair competition among intercollegiate athletics, and for other purposes.On Passage of the Bill · Bill PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Aug 8, 2026 · Senate · PN1078 · Crime & public safetyTodd Blanche, of Florida, to be Attorney GeneralOn the Nomination · Nomination ConfirmedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)No
- Aug 8, 2026 · Senate · HR6500 · Taxes & budgetAn act making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.On Passage of the Bill · Bill PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Aug 7, 2026 · Senate · HR5334 · Foreign policy & defenseAn act to impose sanctions and other measures with respect to the Russian Federation, as championed by the late Senator Lindsey O. Graham, and for other purposes.On Passage of the Bill · Bill PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Jul 28, 2026 · Senate · PN1092 · Foreign policy & defenseWalter Clayton, of New York, to be Director of National IntelligenceOn the Nomination · Nomination ConfirmedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)No
- Jun 5, 2026 · Senate · S2 · Taxes & budgetAn original bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.On Passage of the Bill · Bill PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)No
- Apr 16, 2026 · Senate · HJRES140 · Climate & energyA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.On the Joint Resolution · Joint Resolution PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)No
Key votes are final decisions on bills and joint resolutions, and top nominations. Software sorts each into an issue from its official title, so check the roll call. All 1,606 votes →
Timeline
- Oct 21debateFOX 9 televised gubernatorial debate between Klobuchar and Demuth scheduled
FOX 9 and Gray Media stations are scheduled to air a one-hour gubernatorial debate at 7 p.m., to be broadcast and streamed, between Klobuchar and Demuth.
FOX 9 to air Minnesota gubernatorial debate between Klobuchar ... · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 19debateMinnesota Chamber of Commerce debate between Klobuchar and Demuth scheduled
Klobuchar and Demuth are scheduled to meet at Madden's on Gull Lake in the Brainerd area from 9 to 10:30 a.m. for an invite-only debate focused on the economy and business issues, hosted by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce.
MN statewide races: Who’s debating and when? – Twin Cities · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 10newsKlobuchar announces public safety plan including gang task force and assault-weapons ban
At a press conference, Klobuchar outlined a public safety plan including a regional gang-violence task force led by the state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, a gun-safety package with an assault-weapons ban, police recruitment initiatives, improved capacity to address online threats, and longer prison sentences for certain offenders.
Klobuchar, Demuth highlight public safety plans amid high-profile violence in Twin Cities · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 10newsKlobuchar proposes 'Do Not Pay' database to bar fraud convicts from state funds
In coverage of competing anti-fraud proposals, Klobuchar proposed creating a 'Do Not Pay' database to bar individuals or contractors convicted of fraud from receiving state funds.
Lisa Demuth, Amy Klobuchar say they want to fight fraud. Here's ... · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 9controversyMinnesota GOP criticizes Klobuchar for lacking a public safety plan amid recent gang violence
The Minnesota Republican Party publicly called out Klobuchar for not releasing a detailed public safety plan amid high-profile gang violence incidents in the Twin Cities area.
Minnesota GOP calls out Klobuchar over lack of public safety plan amid recent gang violence | AlphaNews.org · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 8controversyKSTP fact-check gives anti-Klobuchar TV ad a 'C' rating over Somalia remittance claims
KSTP examined a Restore Sanity PAC ad accusing Klobuchar of enabling transfers of fraud money to Somalia. KSTP found she had lobbied in 2015 for legal remittance solutions, but that the ad did not show she enabled fraudsters; the ad's cited material also predates the Feeding Our Future scandal.
TRUTH TEST: Anti-Klobuchar TV ad gets C - · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 7pollMorning Consult poll shows Klobuchar leading Demuth 48%–39%
A Morning Consult poll of 1,000 registered voters showed Klobuchar at 48% and Demuth at 39%, a nine-point lead, as listed in an election poll tracker summary.
Minnesota · Governor polls · Call the Map · Sep 15, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5newsKlobuchar presents economic proposals at Economic Club of Minnesota forum
At a moderated Economic Club of Minnesota forum, Klobuchar outlined economic proposals including reducing permitting delays, more housing, childcare affordability, and a 'top-down audit' of state government to root out fraud. She and Demuth appeared in separate half-hour sessions.
Demuth and Klobuchar each outline their economic plans as ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5newsKlobuchar announces she has visited all 87 Minnesota counties
Klobuchar posted on X that she had visited all 87 Minnesota counties during the campaign year, writing: 'As Governor, that's how I'll lead – by showing up, listening, and bringing people together to get things done.'
Amy Klobuchar · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5controversyControversy erupts over video of Klobuchar at Somali community event
Conservative outlets published a video of Klobuchar at a Somali diaspora rally, framing it as damaging to her campaign. The DFL posted a fact-check in response defending her record.
This Video Should End Amy Klobuchar's Political Career - Townhall · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 30controversyStar Tribune fact-check finds Republican ads linking Klobuchar to nonprofit fraud are misleading
A Star Tribune fact-check examined Republican attack ads claiming Klobuchar secured money for Minneapolis nonprofit Generation Hope and linking her to Minnesota's fraud problems. The paper found the money was never awarded, Generation Hope had not been charged with fraud, and Klobuchar had withdrawn the funding request after conservative criticism.
Ad check: What Republican fraud attacks on Klobuchar leave out · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 29debateFOX 9 and Minnesota Chamber of Commerce announce upcoming gubernatorial debates
FOX 9 announced a one-hour televised debate on October 21 at 7 p.m. The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce also scheduled a debate for October 19 at Madden's on Gull Lake, described as invite-only with a focus on the economy.
FOX 9 to air Minnesota gubernatorial debate between Klobuchar ... · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 28newsMinnesota governor's race becomes most expensive in state history; Klobuchar raised $13.3M
KSTP reported Klobuchar had raised $13.3 million compared to Demuth's $2.6 million. Outside groups spent $4.43 million supporting Demuth and $2.7 million opposing Klobuchar, while outside spending supporting Klobuchar totaled $82,203.
Minnesota governor's race is already the most expensive in state history · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 21newsKlobuchar announces healthcare agenda including 340B enforcement and ACA tax credit
Klobuchar released health-care proposals including stronger enforcement of Minnesota's 340B drug-discount law and a state tax credit to offset expiring federal ACA premium subsidies, estimated to cost up to $180 million annually.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar highlights healthcare plans, contrasts herself with Demuth · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 18pollNew poll shows Klobuchar's lead narrowing as Demuth gains ground
Coverage of the SurveyUSA/KSTP poll highlighted that Demuth had significantly closed the gap compared to the post-primary survey, raising concern among Klobuchar supporters about the tightening race.
Klobuchar's numbers down, Demuth's up in new poll on governor's race · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 16endorsementIndivisible Twin Cities endorses Klobuchar for governor
Indivisible Twin Cities announced an endorsement of Amy Klobuchar in the Minnesota governor's race, as reported around September 16, 2026.
An Election Like No Other: Governor · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 16pollSurveyUSA/KSTP poll shows Klobuchar leading Demuth 47%–40%
A SurveyUSA poll conducted September 9–14 for KSTP showed Klobuchar ahead of Demuth 47% to 40%, with 9% undecided. This was a narrower margin than a post-primary poll that had shown Klobuchar up 52%–36%.
Politics & Poll Tracker on X: "KTSP/SurveyUSA poll | 9/9-9/14 LV ... · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 11filingKlobuchar wins DFL gubernatorial primary, becomes party nominee
Amy Klobuchar won the DFL gubernatorial primary on August 11, 2026, becoming the Democratic-Farmer-Labor nominee for governor. She faces Republican Lisa Demuth in the November 3 general election.
Klobuchar's numbers down, Demuth's up in new poll on governor's race · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- EMILYs List organizationKlobuchar appears in the group's 2026 slate of endorsed gubernatorial candidates; specific first endorsement date not specified in source. emilyslist.org
- AFSCME Council 5 unionLists Amy Klobuchar and Ben Schierer under 2026 Minnesota governor and lieutenant governor endorsements; no date stated. afscmemn.org
- End Citizens United organizationListed a release endorsing Klobuchar for Minnesota governor; no endorsement date available in source text. A later August 11, 2026 item congratulated her on securing the Democratic nomination. endcitizensunited.org
- Minnesota AFL-CIO unionListed an endorsement of Klobuchar for governor; no specific date available in the source. mnaflcio.org
- United Steelworkers unionEndorsement announced July 2, 2026, as reported in Klobuchar campaign newsroom. amyklobuchar.com · Jul 2, 2026
- The Minnesota Star Tribune newspaperPublished editorial endorsement titled 'Klobuchar is a moderate who would serve Minnesota well as governor.' amyklobuchar.com · Jun 15, 2026
- Minnesota DFL officialDelegates endorsed Klobuchar at the party's state convention with approximately 67% of the vote. cbsnews.com · May 30, 2026
- Education Minnesota unionPolitical action committee unanimously recommended endorsement; governing board accepted it. educationminnesota.org · May 20, 2026
- LIUNA Minnesota unionEndorsed Klobuchar for governor; organization represents more than 14,000 construction and general laborers in the state. liunaminnesota.org · Mar 11, 2026
Past elections
General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.
| Year | Seat | Result | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | U.S. Senate MN · DFL | Won | 1,566,174 | 60.3% |
Covers the 2016 to 2022 general elections. The FEC has not yet published 2024 congressional results.
Sources 31
- [1] Sen. Amy Klobuchar highlights healthcare plans, contrasts herself with Demuth(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [2] Klobuchar, Demuth highlight public safety plans amid high-profile violence in Twin Cities(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
- [3] Lisa Demuth, Amy Klobuchar say they want to fight fraud. Here's ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
- [4] Minnesota GOP calls out Klobuchar over lack of public safety plan amid recent gang violence | AlphaNews.org(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [5] Klobuchar, Demuth show urgency to grow Minnesota's economy(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [6] TRUTH TEST: Anti-Klobuchar TV ad gets C -(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [7] 2026 Candidate Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [8] Minnesota gubernatorial candidates discuss business ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [9] Amy Klobuchar(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [10] Demuth and Klobuchar each outline their economic plans as ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [11] This Video Should End Amy Klobuchar's Political Career - Townhall(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [12] EMILYs List Announces Four New Gubernatorial Endorsements ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [13] Ad check: What Republican fraud attacks on Klobuchar leave out(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [14] Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) on X(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [15] MN statewide races: Who’s debating and when? – Twin Cities(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [16] FOX 9 to air Minnesota gubernatorial debate between Klobuchar ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
- [17] Minnesota governor's race is already the most expensive in state history(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
- [18] Klobuchar's numbers down, Demuth's up in new poll on governor's race(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
- [19] Klobuchar and Demuth offer different plans to fix housing(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
- [20] An Election Like No Other: Governor(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
- [21] Politics & Poll Tracker on X: "KTSP/SurveyUSA poll | 9/9-9/14 LV ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
- [22] Minnesota · Governor polls · Call the Map(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026
- [23] Make Health Care More Affordable and Accessible Plan(opens in a new tab) Sep 5, 2026
- [24] Newsroom Archives(opens in a new tab) Aug 31, 2026
- [25] Priorities - Amy Klobuchar for Governor(opens in a new tab) Aug 9, 2026
- [26] Amy Klobuchar — official campaign website(opens in a new tab) Jul 21, 2026
- [27] Minnesota DFL endorses Amy Klobuchar for governor; Fergus ...(opens in a new tab) May 29, 2026
- [28] Education Minnesota endorses Klobuchar for governor(opens in a new tab) May 20, 2026
- [29] LIUNA Minnesota Endorses Amy Klobuchar for Governor(opens in a new tab) Mar 11, 2026
- [30] News(opens in a new tab) Feb 12, 2026
- [31] News(opens in a new tab) May 22, 2025