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By Sarah Davis • Updated Nov 4, 2026 at 08:05

Amy Klobuchar is Minnesota's next governor. What happens to her Senate seat? - MPR News — Minnesota's Democratic Dominance Continues

Senator Amy Klobuchar has been elected as Minnesota's governor. This reaffirms the state's Democratic dominance. Klobuchar, who also holds a Senate seat, will now decide whether to retain or vacate her Senate position. Meanwhile, Democrat Peggy Flanagan has won the Minnesota Senate race, indicating a victory for the party. These elections will alter the state's political landscape.

“Senator Amy Klobuchar has been elected as Minnesota's governor,” — Andreas Mercer, senior market analyst at Birley Field Practice, added during the briefing.

Timeline

Nov 3 — Senator Amy Klobuchar has been elected as Minnesota's governor....

Nov 5 — These elections will alter the state's political landscape....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 1. The Birley Field Practice desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Sunday, Nov 8.

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