Pete Buttigieg and other Dems back Amy Klobuchar for governor

January 30, 2026, 6:13 AM EST
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CITY, State (Fox News) — Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and other Democratic figures endorse U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar for Minnesota governor.

## Key Endorsements

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and other prominent Democratic figures have endorsed U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar in her bid for Minnesota governor. Klobuchar formally launched her gubernatorial campaign on Thursday. Years ago, Buttigieg and Klobuchar were both contenders for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.

## Notable Support

U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia, former running mate of Hillary Clinton, also backed Klobuchar for governor. U.S. Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota, who is running for U.S. Senate, also voiced support for Klobuchar’s gubernatorial candidacy.

## Past Feuds

During the 2020 Democratic presidential debate, Buttigieg challenged Klobuchar for her inability to name the president of Mexico. Klobuchar later hit back at Buttigieg during the Vegas debate.

## Conclusion

The endorsements from Buttigieg, Kaine, and Craig mark significant support for Klobuchar’s gubernatorial campaign in Minnesota.

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