Sen. Amy Klobuchar wins DFL primary in Minnesota governor's race, CBS News projects
Klobuchar secured about 89% of the vote and became the Democratic nominee after Gov. Tim Walz declined a third term.
- On Tuesday, Sen. Amy Klobuchar secured the Democratic nomination for Minnesota governor with 89.1% of the vote, advancing to the November general election against the Republican nominee.
- Klobuchar entered the race in January after Gov. Tim Walz announced he would not seek a third term, following scrutiny of fraud in federal benefit programs across the state.
- Klobuchar's campaign has raised more than $7 million since January, with her anti-fraud platform including an Office of the Inspector General and a blacklist for individuals convicted of fraud.
- Minnesota Speaker Lisa Demuth leads the Republican primary with 46.3%, ahead of MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell at 30.8%, with 11% of votes counted.
- The eventual Republican nominee will face a well-funded Klobuchar in November, as both parties emphasize anti-fraud agendas including centralized oversight and increased federal program inspections.
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar wins DFL primary in Minnesota governor's race, CBS News projects
CBS News projects Sen. Amy Klobuchar, the heavy favorite, will win the Democratic primary in Minnesota's gubernatorial race and will face the Republican challenger in November.
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