Klobuchar launches Minnesota governor bid as Walz steps aside

Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced she is running for Minnesota governor after incumbent Tim Walz said he would not seek a third term. In a video, Klobuchar framed the race around Minnesota values, pledging to stand up to immigration enforcement policies and to root out fraud tied to federal relief programs. Walz’s exit comes amid clashes with the federal government over immigration enforcement, and Klobuchar’s bid will face a crowded Republican field as Minnesota negotiates ongoing public-fraud issues and national political dynamics.