Amy Klobuchar
What this job does: Runs the state's executive branch. The governor appoints department heads and fills empty judge seats, can sign or veto bills passed by the Legislature, calls special sessions, and commands the National Guard. The governor and lieutenant governor are elected together as one ticket, for four-year terms. The lieutenant governor fills in when the governor is away or unable to serve.
- Current office
- U.S. Senator from Minnesota (since 2007)
- Occupation
- U.S. Senator; lawyer
Background
- Born in 1960 in Plymouth, Minnesota. Bachelor's degree from Yale University (1982) and law degree from the University of Chicago (1985). source: en.wikipedia.org
- Worked as a corporate lawyer, then served as Hennepin County Attorney (1999-2007). source: en.wikipedia.org
- Elected to the U.S. Senate in 2006 and re-elected in 2012, 2018 and 2024. Ran for president in 2019-2020. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Entered the governor's race in January 2026 after Gov. Tim Walz ended his campaign for a third term. Won the Aug. 11, 2026 DFL primary with 89.7% of the vote. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Running mate: Ben Schierer, mayor of Fergus Falls from 2017 to 2025. source: en.wikipedia.org
In their own words
What the candidate says they will work on, from their campaign site or their answers to news-outlet questionnaires. We list it as stated and do not rate it.
- Root out fraud in state programs: tougher enforcement, audits of state agencies and closer tracking of state grants and contracts. source: marshallindependent.com
- Use up-to-date technology to catch fraud and bar offenders from future state contracts. source: marshallindependent.com
- Make permitting faster and give applicants "a transparent way to check on the progress of their permit applications." source: marshallindependent.com
- Upgrade state services: "make our government work better." source: marshallindependent.com
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