Klobuchar elected Minnesota's first woman governor; Flanagan wins Senate seat
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (DFL) won Minnesota's open governor's race over Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth and will be the state's first woman governor; Klobuchar said Demuth phoned to concede. Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (DFL) defeated Republican Michele Tafoya for the open U.S. Senate seat of retiring Sen. Tina Smith. Under state law, Klobuchar or Gov. Tim Walz will appoint someone to temporarily fill her Senate seat, with a special election in November 2027. DFL candidates also won attorney general, secretary of state and state auditor, the Pioneer Press reports.
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Why it matters
Minnesotans get a new governor, replacing Tim Walz, who did not seek a third term, and a new U.S. senator replacing Tina Smith. Klobuchar's Senate seat will be filled by a temporary appointee until voters choose a successor.
What to watch
A special election for Klobuchar's U.S. Senate seat is set for November 2027; the winner serves until January 2031.
Sources
- FOX 9: Amy Klobuchar wins Minnesota governor's race
- FOX 9: Peggy Flanagan elected to U.S. Senate
- Pioneer Press: Klobuchar elected governor, DFL wins statewide offices
- CBS News live: Flanagan defeats Tafoya
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