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Minnesota governor: Amy Klobuchar wins Democratic primary
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Nick Longworth , as published by FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)
· August 12, 2026
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Key takeaway The primary result marks a significant step in the process of determining Minnesota's next governor, with Senator Klobuchar now set to move forward as the DFL candidate.
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar has emerged as the winner of the DFL primary. This development comes after she entered the race in January, following an announcement by Governor Walz that he would not seek reelection. Further details about the primary are available from local news sources.
The outcome of the primary indicates that Senator Klobuchar will be the DFL candidate for governor. The primary result marks a significant step in the process of determining Minnesota's next governor, with Senator Klobuchar now set to move forward as the DFL candidate.
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Category: government Published: August 12, 2026 Source: FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) Reading time: 1 min
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