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Amy Klobuchar wins Minnesota governor’s race, extending Democrat stronghold on seat
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- Sen. Amy Klobuchar has won the Minnesota governor’s race, becoming the first woman to lead the state and extending Democratic control of the governor’s mansion, a position Republicans have not held since 2006.
- Klobuchar defeated Republican Lisa Demuth, the state House speaker, amid a challenging political climate for Democrats in Minnesota due to recent scandals involving the previous governor, Tim Walz.
- Walz, who faced criticism over daycare fraud allegations and later withdrew from the race, endorsed Klobuchar, who pledged to combat federal immigration enforcement actions and address social service scandals in the state.
- Klobuchar emphasized her commitment to rooting out fraud, protecting taxpayer money, and providing resilient leadership capable of finding common ground while opposing the Trump administration’s policies.
- With a long career in public service, including as Hennepin County’s top prosecutor and a U.S. senator since 2006, Klobuchar brings extensive experience to her new role as governor.
