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What happens to Amy Klobuchar’s Senate seat if she is elected governor?
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Star Tribune
· August 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further information about this situation can be found through the Star Tribune, which has reported on the potential consequences of an election outcome. Governor Tim Walz is the official who would make this choice in such a scenario.
A US Senate seat's future is uncertain. The outcome depends on the timing of a potential resignation. If a resignation occurs immediately after an election, one official could make the decision to fill the seat.
Governor Tim Walz is the official who would make this choice in such a scenario. However, another possibility exists, depending on the circumstances.
Further information about this situation can be found through the Star Tribune, which has reported on the potential consequences of an election outcome.
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Category: government Published: August 28, 2026 Source: Star Tribune Reading time: 1 min
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