Will Amy Klobuchar run for Minnesota governor? Buzz around senator’s future after Tim Walz’s shock decision to bow out of race

Sen. Amy Klobuchar is said to be seriously considering a run for Minnesota governor now that incumbent Gov. Tim Walz has abruptly decided to bow out of the race.

While it’s unclear when she will make a final decision on whether to run, the four-term senator is believed to have been getting some encouragement to jump into the race to succeed Walz (D), who dropped out amid a firestorm over a massive welfare fraud scandal that ensued under his watch.

“Governor Walz made the difficult decision to focus on his job and the challenges facing our state rather than campaigning and running for reelection,” Klobuchar (D-Minn.) said in response to Walz’s announcement.

“He has always dedicated his career to delivering for Minnesota — from providing school breakfast and lunches to our kids to passing gun safety legislation to maintaining our state’s AAA bond rating. He is a true public servant.”

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