Sen. Amy Klobuchar takes first steps toward entering 2026 Minnesota governor race following Tim Walz's stunning exit amid massive fraud scandal fallout and political upheaval.

Klobuchar's filing with the state campaign finance board is the latest step towards a formal announcement of her candidacy for governor in Minnesota.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar has filed paperwork to run for governor of Minnesota, following Gov. Tim Walz's decision to drop out of the race. The post Sen. Amy Klobuchar files to run for Minnesota governor after Walz bows out appeared first on Straight Arrow News.

"This is a preliminary step necessary for any candidate considering a run," said sources close to the senator.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota filed paperwork on Thursday to form a campaign committee to run for governor of her home state, which has become an epicenter of President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.

Amy Klobuchar files paperwork toward a Minnesota governor bid after Tim Walz exits, reshaping the Democratic field and potentially upending a crowded GOP race.

Senator Amy Klobuchar has filed with the Minnesota Campaign Finance Board to form a committee for a Minnesota Gubernatorial campaign. While this is not officially filling to run for the office, it is seen as the first step.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is ending his bid for a third term amid President Donald Trump’s relentless focus on a fraud investigation into child care programs in the state and its Somali community.

Lynne Walz, a distant relative of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), launched a campaign on Wednesday for governor of Nebraska. “After listening to folks across the state, I am officially running for Governor!

Flanked by family, former state Sen. Lynne Walz announced her candidacy for governor of Nebraska Wednesday morning at Milady Coffeehouse in Fremont.