former transport minister Pete Buttigieg and several other Democrats are endorsing U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar for Minnesota governor.

KlobucharThe governor, who has represented Minnesota in the U.S. Senate since early 2007, officially launched his gubernatorial campaign Thursday.

Buttigieg wrote in a statement: “I’m excited to support my friend @AmyKlobuchar in her bid for Minnesota governor. I’ve worked with her and seen firsthand how she shows up, listens, and takes action to get results for the people she serves. Minnesotans need steady, caring leadership now more than ever — and they will be well served by Amy leading their state.” postal on X.

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Left: Pete Buttigieg speaks at a town hall at the La Crosse Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin, on January 16, 2026; Right: Minnesota Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar is a guest on “The View” on Monday, February 24, 2025. (Left: Kayla Wolf/Getty Images; Right: Lou Rocco/American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. via Getty Images)

Years ago, the two were among the candidates for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.

During a Democratic presidential debate that year, a moderator noted that Klobuchar had been Unable to name In an interview with the Mexican president, Klobuchar acknowledged the “mistake,” but Buttigieg, who stood next to her on the podium during the debate, emphasized the issue.

“But your candidacy is based on your experience in Washington. You’re a member of the committee that oversees border security. You’re a member of the committee that oversees trade. You’re actually … part of the committee that oversees these things but can’t literally say the first thing about our southern state’s politics,” Buttigieg said.

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Virginia U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, who failed to run as Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton in the 2016 election, also endorsed Klobuchar for governor.

“I’m proud to support my friend @amyklobuchar. She has proven time and time again that her commitment to inclusive progress makes her the right leader for Minnesota — first in the Senate and now as a candidate for governor,” he said in a statement. postal on X.

Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig, who is running for U.S. Senate, also endorsed Klobuchar for governor.

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“I’m proud to support my friend @AmyKlobuchar to become our next governor. Amy has made contributions to our state and exemplifies what it means to be a public servant,” Craig wrote in a statement. postal on X.