Amy Klobuchar Projected To Win Minnesota DFL Governor Primary
Sen. Amy Klobuchar was projected to win the Minnesota DFL gubernatorial primary on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, raising immediate questions about her U.S. Senate seat.[1]
With roughly 4% of ballots tallied, Klobuchar had just over 89% of the vote against six other Democratic candidates.[1]
If Klobuchar wins the November general election, she would have to resign her U.S. Senate seat, which would be temporarily filled by a gubernatorial appointee before a special election.[1]
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- On Tuesday, August 11, 2026, CBS News projected Sen. Amy Klobuchar as the winner of the Minnesota DFL gubernatorial primary.
- With roughly 4% of ballots tallied, Klobuchar had just over 89% of the vote against six other Democratic candidates.
- If Klobuchar wins the November general election, she would have to resign her U.S. Senate seat, which would be temporarily filled by a gubernatorial appointee before a special election.
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August 12, 2026