Amy Klobuchar's Senate Exit: List of Democrats Most Likely to Replace Her
Under Minnesota law, a U.S. Senate vacancy is filled by gubernatorial appointment, so the decision could fall to Klobuchar.
Minnesota's Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar is set to become the state's governor in January, prompting speculation about who will fill her Senate seat. Klobuchar, who defeated Republican Lisa Demuth in the gubernatorial election, will leave the Senate seat vacant after the January 3 start of the new term. Under Minnesota law, the appointment of the Senate replacement falls to either Governor Tim Walz or Klobuchar herself, depending on her formal resignation.
While Klobuchar may appoint Walz, doing so could prevent accusations of using her governorship to select her own successor. Potential Democratic candidates include U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison, Democrat Angie Craig, and Secretary of State Steve Simon. However, Schultz believes Klobuchar would likely choose someone who shares her ideology and has a good chance of winning the 2027 Senate election.
He does not expect Klobuchar to consider progressive or liberal candidates like Ilhan Omar. The new Senate term begins on January 3, and the interim Senate seat will remain vacant until the November 2027 election.
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