Amy Klobuchar

Why they say you should vote for them

The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.

• Says she will focus on lowering costs for families, getting results, rooting out fraud, and making state government accountable.[1]
• Says Minnesota needs leaders who will "stand up and not be rubber stamps" for the Trump administration and who will find common ground.[3]
• Points to her record as Hennepin County attorney prosecuting fraud and to her work in the Senate on bipartisan bills, prescription drug costs and tariffs.[1]
• Says she would be the first woman elected governor of Minnesota.[4]

Background

• U.S. Senator from Minnesota, U.S. Senate · 2007–present[5]
• Candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination, 2020 presidential campaign · 2019–2020[5]
• Hennepin County Attorney, Hennepin County · 1999–2007[5]
• Attorney and partner, Dorsey & Whitney; Gray Plant Mooty · Before 1999[5]

Education

• B.A. in political science, Yale University (1982)[5]
• J.D., University of Chicago Law School (1985)[5]

Where they stand

• Health Care
  Proposes extending the state reinsurance program, a state premium tax credit through MNsure if federal action stalls, bulk prescription drug purchasing, limits on pharmacy benefit manager practices, and a "What's it Cost?" price tool.[2]
• Fraud & Accountability
  Proposes front-end screening and unannounced inspections of state grantees, a statewide "Do Not Pay" database, payment freezes during fraud investigations, tougher fraud penalties, and a permanent independent Office of Inspector General.[6]
• Housing
  Proposes permit deadlines, a pro-housing incentive for cities, making the State Housing Tax Credit permanent, a rural housing loan fund, and a ban on algorithmic rent-setting.[7]
• Agriculture
  Supports sustainable aviation fuel and biofuel production, expanded local meat processing, a larger farm equipment sales-tax exemption, and expanded biosecurity grants.[8]
• Education
  Supports evidence-based reading and math curricula, banning cell phones in K–12 classrooms, and adding 10,000 apprenticeship and skills-training opportunities.[8],[2]
• Abortion
  Supports abortion rights. Her health care plan pledges to "protect reproductive freedom" and the reproductive rights placed in state law by the 2023 PRO Act.[2],[5]
• Immigration
  Said in January 2026 that ICE was "making us less safe" and should leave Minnesota. Supports federal immigration reform to create a stable farm workforce.[3],[8]
• Infrastructure
  Supports fully funding the Border-to-Border Broadband program and modernizing rural roads, bridges, rail and ports.[8]

Voting record

A selection of notable recorded votes. Not a complete record.

In their words