Amy Klobuchar

Amy Klobuchar is an American politician and lawyer who was elected as the first woman to represent Minnesota in the U.S. Senate in 2006. Born in Plymouth, Minnesota, she previously served as Hennepin County attorney and has focused on healthcare reform, consumer protection, and climate change during her Senate tenure[1][3]. She announced her candidacy for the governor of Minnesota in January 2026 after incumbent Tim Walz withdrew from the race[1][6].