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title: "Amy Klobuchar Elected First Woman Governor of Minnesota"
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published: "2026-11-04T06:05:27.996Z"
source_reported: "2026-11-04T05:31:58.000Z"
updated: "2026-11-05T07:00:50.470Z"
trust_score: 42
critic_score: 59
hype_score: 20
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# Amy Klobuchar Elected First Woman Governor of Minnesota

*Democrat defeats Republican Lisa Demuth in race shaped by state program fraud scandal.*

**Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): 

- Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. One outlet published a full report; 35 digests corroborated the central claim.
- Craft 59 of 100, higher is better. The full report provided details on the candidates, the fraud scandal, and campaign finance.
- Hype 20 of 100, lower is better. Headlines were generally factual, with mild emphasis on the historic nature of the win.

Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology.

**The short version**

- Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar has won the Minnesota gubernatorial election, defeating Republican Lisa Demuth.
- Klobuchar will be the first woman to serve as Minnesota's governor.
- The election was significantly influenced by a fraud scandal in state-run social services programs, with federal prosecutors estimating the total losses could exceed $9 billion.
- Klobuchar's campaign raised over $15.5 million, substantially more than Demuth's $3.6 million.

Democratic U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar has been elected governor of Minnesota, defeating Republican state House Speaker Lisa Demuth. Klobuchar is the first woman to hold the office of Minnesota governor. She will succeed outgoing Governor Tim Walz, a Democrat who did not seek a third term.

The race was marked by a significant fraud scandal involving state-run social services programs. Dozens of individuals have been convicted in connection with the theft of hundreds of millions of dollars. Federal prosecutors have estimated the total losses from these programs could reach $9 billion. Many of the defendants in these cases are of Somali descent, a detail that President Trump and other Republicans have emphasized.

Campaign finance records indicate Klobuchar's campaign raised more than $15.5 million, while Demuth's campaign raised $3.6 million. Minnesota has not elected a Republican governor since Tim Pawlenty in 2006.

## Campaign Finance Disagreement

Campaign finance records cited by AP show Klobuchar had raised over $15.5 million and Demuth $3.6 million. No other outlet provided specific figures for the candidates' fundraising totals.

## What the coverage left out

No right-rated reports were available for this story. The digests from left and centre-rated outlets did not mention the specific figure of $9 billion estimated by federal prosecutors for the total losses in the fraud scandal, nor did they detail the fundraising totals for each candidate beyond what was cited by AP in the CBS News report.

## Who covered it

Shares of the 84 covering outlets with a published leaning rating:

- Left: 37% (31)
- Centre: 57% (48)
- Right: 6% (5)

10 of 94 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-11-05T03:20:32.992Z.

**Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 5 times; 1 check found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-11-05T07:00:50.470Z.

## How the sides framed it

### Left

- Left-rated reports highlighted that Amy Klobuchar was elected Minnesota's first woman governor. The race was consistently described as being shaped by a widespread fraud scandal in state government. Several digests noted Klobuchar's victory extended Democrats' hold on the governor's seat and that she would succeed outgoing Governor Tim Walz. Digests also mentioned Klobuchar's service in the U.S. Senate since 2007 and her campaign launch after Walz abandoned his bid for a third term. Some left-rated digests included that Klobuchar became the first woman elected Hennepin County attorney in 1998 and the first woman U.S. senator from Minnesota in 2006.

### Centre

- Amy Klobuchar was elected governor of Minnesota, becoming the first woman to hold the office. She defeated Republican state House Speaker Lisa Demuth. Klobuchar, a Democratic U.S. Senator, will succeed outgoing Governor Tim Walz.
- The race was influenced by a fraud scandal in state-run social services programs. Federal prosecutors estimate the total amount stolen could exceed $9 billion. This issue was a central theme of Demuth's campaign.
- Klobuchar's priorities include lowering costs for Minnesotans, auditing state government, and investing in technology to prevent fraud. Demuth, the top Republican in the state legislature, would have been Minnesota's first Black governor.

### Right

No separate framing summary.

**Provisional coverage gap:** right. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding.

## Factuality profile of the covering outlets

These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true.

- low: 1
- mixed: 3
- high: 31
- unknown: 12
- veryHigh: 47

## Verification scope

This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true.

## Original reporting this was written from

- [Inforum](https://inforum.com/news/minnesota/klobuchars-senate-seat-could-put-minnesota-in-spotlight-again) — Klobuchar's Senate seat could put Minnesota in spotlight again
- [The Business Journals](https://bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2026/11/04/minnesota-election-2026-klobuchar-reactions.html?ana=brss_3254) — Minnesota business groups brace for second DFL trifecta under Amy Klobuchar
- [KARE](https://kare11.com/article/news/politics/gov-elect-sen-amy-klobuchar-on-historic-midterm-win/89-3efcd732-17af-4522-bdb0-aa191de08849) — Gov.-elect Sen. Amy Klobuchar on historic midterm win
- [monitorsaintpaul.com](https://monitorsaintpaul.com/stories/minnesota-elects-first-female-governor-democrats-win-national-and-state-seats,183333) — Minnesota elects first female governor - Midway Como Frogtown Monitor
- [Phil's Stock World](https://philstockworld.com/2026/11/04/amy-klobuchar-elected-minnesotas-first-woman-governor-cbs-news-projects) — Amy Klobuchar elected Minnesota’s first woman governor, CBS News projects
- [Telegraf – Najnovije vesti](https://telegraf.rs/vesti/svet/4426657-ejmi-klobucar-pobedila-na-izborima-i-postala-guvernerka-minesote) — A Slovenian Woman Originally From Bela Krajina Became a Congresswoman in the USA
- [Delo](https://delo.si/novice/svet/guvernerka-minnesote-bo-senatorka-slovenskega-rodu-amy-klobuchar) — Minnesota Governor to Be Slovenian Senator Amy Klobuchar
- [O Cafezinho](https://ocafezinho.com/2026-11-04/minnesota-elege-a-primeira-governadora-de-sua-historia) — Minnesota Elects the First Governor of Its History
- [Chippewa Herald](https://chippewa.com/news/state-regional/minnesota/article_6aec7f99-a7c6-5685-9a69-cba5ef41d304.html) — Klobuchar elected Minnesota’s first woman governor
- [AM 1100 The Flag WZFG](https://am1100theflag.com/news/amy-klobuchar-wins-minnesota-governors-race-defeating-republican-lisa-demuth) — Amy Klobuchar wins Minnesota governor’s race, defeating Republican Lisa Demuth
- [Dnevnik](https://dnevnik.si/novice/svet/slovenska-senatorka-bo-zdaj-guvernerka-2838181) — "Slovenian" Senator Will Now Be Governor
- [24ur.com](https://24ur.com/novice/tujina/senatorka-slovenskih-korenin-bo-prva-guvernerka-minnesote.html) — Senator of Slovenian Descent to Be Minnesota's First Female Governor
- [Newser](https://newser.com/story/399386/amy-klobuchar-will-be-minnesotas-next-governor.html) — Amy Klobuchar Will Be Minnesota's Next Governor
- [MinnPost](https://minnpost.com/elections/2026/11/klobuchar-to-become-minnesotas-first-female-governor-after-big-night-for-democrats) — Klobuchar to become Minnesota's first female governor after big night for Democrats
- [Breitbart](https://breitbart.com/midterm-election/2026/11/03/sen-amy-klobuchar-wins-minnesota-governors-seat) — Sen. Amy Klobuchar Wins Minnesota Governor's Seat
- [OAN](https://oann.com/newsroom/klobuchar-wins-minn-gubernatorial-race-to-replace-walz) — Klobuchar wins Minn. gubernatorial race to replace Walz
- [The Minnesota DFL](https://dfl.org/dfl-statement-on-governor-elect-amy-klobuchars-victory) — DFL Statement on Governor-Elect Amy Klobuchar’s Victory
- [WIZM 92.3FM 1410AM](https://wizmnews.com/2026/11/04/klobuchar-elected-minnesota-governor-in-race-shaped-by-fraud-scandal) — Klobuchar elected Minnesota governor in race shaped by fraud scandal
- [Lakeland PBS](https://lptv.org/klobuchar-elected-as-1st-female-minnesota-governor-defeating-demuth) — Klobuchar Elected as 1st Female Minnesota Governor, Defeating Demuth
- [Lodinews.com](https://lodinews.com/news/national/article_a8f3ddfa-31df-5b50-a062-1cd84ec7976f.html) — Amy Klobuchar elected Minnesota governor, Democrats win other statewide offices
- [SooToday.com](https://sootoday.com/world-news/klobuchar-elected-minnesota-governor-in-race-shaped-by-fraud-scandal-12977159) — Klobuchar elected Minnesota governor in race shaped by fraud scandal
- [Prince George Citizen](https://princegeorgecitizen.com/world-news/klobuchar-elected-minnesota-governor-in-race-shaped-by-fraud-scandal-12977182) — Klobuchar elected Minnesota governor in race shaped by fraud scandal
- [Elora Fergus Today](https://elorafergustoday.com/world-news/klobuchar-elected-minnesota-governor-in-race-shaped-by-fraud-scandal-12977159) — Klobuchar elected Minnesota governor in race shaped by fraud scandal
- [Sudbury](https://sudbury.com/world-news/klobuchar-elected-minnesota-governor-in-race-shaped-by-fraud-scandal-12977159) — Klobuchar elected Minnesota governor in race shaped by fraud scandal
- [Bay Today](https://baytoday.ca/world-news/klobuchar-elected-minnesota-governor-in-race-shaped-by-fraud-scandal-12977159) — Klobuchar elected Minnesota governor in race shaped by fraud scandal
- [The NOTL Local](https://notllocal.com/world-news/klobuchar-elected-minnesota-governor-in-race-shaped-by-fraud-scandal-12977159) — Klobuchar elected Minnesota governor in race shaped by fraud scandal
- [Richmond Register](https://richmondregister.com/ap/national/klobuchar-elected-minnesota-governor-in-race-shaped-by-fraud-scandal/article_c1aa90e6-12b4-51ed-81cf-8cdcb7574d44.html) — Klobuchar elected Minnesota governor in race shaped by fraud scandal
- [The Times-Tribune](https://thetimestribune.com/news/national_news/klobuchar-elected-minnesota-governor-in-race-shaped-by-fraud-scandal/article_7b7d5602-3a48-5ca9-95e7-95156d1b0a5e.html) — Klobuchar elected Minnesota governor in race shaped by fraud scandal
- [Post Register](https://postregister.com/news/national/klobuchar-elected-minnesota-governor-in-race-shaped-by-fraud-scandal/article_6bc430c2-729b-5573-95d0-773d6b837513.html) — Klobuchar elected Minnesota governor in race shaped by fraud scandal
- [The Daily Star](https://thedailystar.com/news/state/klobuchar-elected-minnesota-governor-in-race-shaped-by-fraud-scandal/article_df560754-14b7-52b5-b0b9-b5594948607c.html) — Klobuchar elected Minnesota governor in race shaped by fraud scandal
- [Goshen News](https://goshennews.com/news/national_news/klobuchar-elected-minnesota-governor-in-race-shaped-by-fraud-scandal/article_7f54eec1-b502-5324-b69a-521612c22dde.html) — Klobuchar elected Minnesota governor in race shaped by fraud scandal
- [Idaho State Journal](https://idahostatejournal.com/news/national/klobuchar-elected-minnesota-governor-in-race-shaped-by-fraud-scandal/article_d322a597-0a47-5052-bc14-1b9bb615ab28.html) — Klobuchar elected Minnesota governor in race shaped by fraud scandal
- [Alpha News](https://alphanews.org/amy-klobuchar-elected-42nd-governor-of-minnesota-besting-republican-lisa-demuth) — Amy Klobuchar elected 42nd governor of Minnesota, besting Republican Lisa Demuth
- [Coast Reporter](https://coastreporter.net/world-news/klobuchar-elected-minnesota-governor-in-race-shaped-by-fraud-scandal-12977182) — Klobuchar elected Minnesota governor in race shaped by fraud scandal
- [Airdrie City View](https://airdriecityview.com/world-news/klobuchar-elected-minnesota-governor-in-race-shaped-by-fraud-scandal-12977159) — Klobuchar elected Minnesota governor in race shaped by fraud scandal
- [Orillia Matters](https://orilliamatters.com/world-news/klobuchar-elected-minnesota-governor-in-race-shaped-by-fraud-scandal-12977159) — Klobuchar elected Minnesota governor in race shaped by fraud scandal
- [Thorold Today](https://thoroldtoday.ca/world-news/klobuchar-elected-minnesota-governor-in-race-shaped-by-fraud-scandal-12977159) — Klobuchar elected Minnesota governor in race shaped by fraud scandal
- [Bowen Island Undercurrent](https://bowenislandundercurrent.com/world-news/klobuchar-elected-minnesota-governor-in-race-shaped-by-fraud-scandal-12977182) — Klobuchar elected Minnesota governor in race shaped by fraud scandal
- [OPB](https://opb.org/article/2026/11/03/klobuchar-elected-minnesota-governor-in-race-shaped-by-fraud-scandal) — Klobuchar elected Minnesota governor in race shaped by fraud scandal
- [VG](https://vg.no/nyheter/i/8Ge5L1/amy-klobuchar-vant-guvernoervalget-i-minnesota) — Amy Klobuchar Won the Minnesota Gubernatorial Election
- [Axios](https://axios.com/local/twin-cities/2026/11/04/minnesota-governor-race-results-amy-klobuchar-lisa-demuth) — Amy Klobuchar wins Minnesota governor's race
- [Washington Examiner](https://washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/state/4776399/amy-klobuchar-wins-first-female-minnesota-governor-election) — Amy Klobuchar wins Minnesota gubernatorial election
- [Pioneer Press](https://twincities.com/2026/11/03/amy-klobuchar-elected-minnesota-governor) — Amy Klobuchar elected Minnesota governor
- [Valley News Live](https://valleynewslive.com/2026/11/04/klobuchar-elected-minnesota-governor-first-woman-hold-office) — Klobuchar elected Minnesota governor, first woman to hold office
- [Audacy](https://audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/klobuchar-first-woman-governor-minnesota) — Historic First: Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D) becomes first woman elected governor in Minnesota
- [kimt.com](https://kimt.com/news/klobuchar-elected-minnesota-governor-in-race-shaped-by-fraud-scandal/article_b74c278b-cd52-45b7-8d59-db5ddadb92df.html) — Klobuchar elected Minnesota governor in race shaped by fraud scandal
- [Action News 5](https://actionnews5.com/2026/11/04/democrat-amy-klobuchar-wins-election-governor-minnesota) — Democrat Amy Klobuchar wins election for governor in Minnesota
- [Bloomberg](https://bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-11-04/democrat-klobuchar-wins-minnesota-governor-race-nbc-projects) — Democrat Klobuchar Wins Minnesota Governor Race, NBC Projects
- [CT Insider](https://ctinsider.com/news/politics/article/democrat-amy-klobuchar-wins-election-for-governor-22510937.php) — Client Challenge
- [CBS News](https://cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/klobuchar-wins-minnesota-governor-race-cbs-news-projects) — Amy Klobuchar elected Minnesota's first woman governor, CBS News projects
- [Star Tribune](https://startribune.com/minnesota-governor-election-klobuchar-demuth/601901275) — Klobuchar elected Minnesota’s first woman governor
- [Bring Me The News](https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/dfls-amy-klobuchar-makes-history-becoming-first-woman-elected-as-minnesota-governor) — DFL's Amy Klobuchar makes history, becoming first woman elected as Minnesota governor
- [Rocky Mountain Outlook](https://rmoutlook.com/world-news/democrat-amy-klobuchar-wins-election-for-governor-in-minnesota-12977174) — Democrat Amy Klobuchar wins election for governor in Minnesota
- [Battlefords NOW](https://battlefordsnow.com/2026/11/03/democrat-amy-klobuchar-wins-election-for-governor-in-minnesota) — Democrat Amy Klobuchar wins election for governor in Minnesota
- [meadowlakeNOW](https://meadowlakenow.com/2026/11/03/democrat-amy-klobuchar-wins-election-for-governor-in-minnesota) — Democrat Amy Klobuchar wins election for governor in Minnesota
- [CFJC Today Kamloops](https://cfjctoday.com/2026/11/03/democrat-amy-klobuchar-wins-election-for-governor-in-minnesota) — Democrat Amy Klobuchar wins election for governor in Minnesota
- [StratfordToday.ca](https://stratfordtoday.ca/world-news/democrat-amy-klobuchar-wins-election-for-governor-in-minnesota-12977174) — Democrat Amy Klobuchar wins election for governor in Minnesota
- [thealbertan.com](https://thealbertan.com/world-news/democrat-amy-klobuchar-wins-election-for-governor-in-minnesota-12977174) — Democrat Amy Klobuchar wins election for governor in Minnesota
- [Ckpg Today](https://ckpgtoday.ca/2026/11/03/democrat-amy-klobuchar-wins-election-for-governor-in-minnesota) — Democrat Amy Klobuchar wins election for governor in Minnesota
- [flamboroughtoday.com](https://flamboroughtoday.com/world-news/democrat-amy-klobuchar-wins-election-for-governor-in-minnesota-12977174) — Democrat Amy Klobuchar wins election for governor in Minnesota
- [WBAL](https://wbal.com/democrat-amy-klobuchar-wins-election-for-governor-in-minnesota) — Democrat Amy Klobuchar wins election for governor in Minnesota
- [Minnesota Reformer](https://minnesotareformer.com/2026/11/03/amy-klobuchar-elected-minnesotas-first-woman-governor) — Amy Klobuchar elected Minnesota’s first woman governor
- [Grand Rapids Herald-Review](https://grandrapidsmn.com/around_the_web/news/amy-klobuchar-elected-minnesota-s-first-woman-governor/article_9636a5d6-bebe-5acf-8d81-5fabcbeaa2da.html) — Amy Klobuchar elected Minnesota’s first woman governor
- [The Hill](https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/6190374-amy-klobuchar-wins-minnesota-gubernatorial-race-2026) — Klobuchar notches win in Minnesota governor’s race
- [NBC News](https://nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/senator-amy-klobuchar-minnesota-governor-democrat-win-demuth-rcna603339) — Sen. Amy Klobuchar wins the Minnesota governor’s race, extending Democrats’ hold on the state
- [Cryptocurrency News | Cryptocurrency Prices | Market Cap](https://cryptocurrency.com.tr/minnesota-election-results-2026-klobuchar-vs-demuth-for-governor-flanagan-vs-tafoya-for-se-431030) — Minnesota Election Results 2026: Klobuchar vs Demuth for Governor, Flanagan vs Tafoya for Senate
- [Patch](https://patch.com/minnesota/saintpaul/minnesota-governor-race-2026-see-live-results-klobuchar-vs-demuth) — Minnesota Governor Race 2026: See Live Results For Klobuchar Vs. Demuth
- [WTVR](https://wtvr.com/politics/midterm-elections/democrat-amy-klobuchar-wins-minnesota-governors-race-becoming-states-first-woman-governor) — Democrat Amy Klobuchar wins Minnesota governor’s race, becoming state’s first woman governor
- [Lex18 NBC](https://lex18.com/politics/midterm-elections/democrat-amy-klobuchar-wins-minnesota-governors-race-becoming-states-first-woman-governor) — Democrat Amy Klobuchar wins Minnesota governor’s race, becoming state’s first woman governor
- [Winnipeg Free Press](https://winnipegfreepress.com/world/2026/11/04/democrat-amy-klobuchar-wins-election-for-governor-in-minnesota) — Democrat Amy Klobuchar wins election for governor in Minnesota
- [The Hamilton Spectator](https://thespec.com/news/world/united-states/democrat-amy-klobuchar-wins-election-for-governor-in-minnesota/article_716117d6-8f1f-52fb-8879-2e19b34304be.html) — Democrat Amy Klobuchar wins election for governor in Minnesota
- [The Record](https://therecord.com/news/world/united-states/democrat-amy-klobuchar-wins-election-for-governor-in-minnesota/article_58ac8ddd-6e21-5fbb-891a-7e6e65a1e546.html) — Democrat Amy Klobuchar wins election for governor in Minnesota
- [NiagaraFallsReview.ca](https://niagarafallsreview.ca/news/world/united-states/democrat-amy-klobuchar-wins-election-for-governor-in-minnesota/article_4ec6c766-9cc5-5cf7-94f7-bfe574a82fc0.html) — Democrat Amy Klobuchar wins election for governor in Minnesota
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- [WJBK](https://fox2detroit.com/news/what-happens-klobuchar-senate-seat-elected-governor) — What happens to Amy Klobuchar's US Senate seat once she is elected governor?
- [WTXF](https://fox29.com/news/what-happens-klobuchar-senate-seat-elected-governor) — What happens to Amy Klobuchar's US Senate seat once she is elected governor?
- [KTBC](https://fox7austin.com/news/what-happens-klobuchar-senate-seat-elected-governor) — What happens to Amy Klobuchar's US Senate seat once she is elected governor?
- [WNYW](https://fox5ny.com/news/what-happens-klobuchar-senate-seat-elected-governor) — What happens to Amy Klobuchar's US Senate seat once she is elected governor?
- [FOX 13 Seattle](https://fox13seattle.com/news/what-happens-klobuchar-senate-seat-elected-governor) — What happens to Amy Klobuchar's US Senate seat once she is elected governor?
- [KJRH](https://kjrh.com/politics/midterm-elections/democrat-amy-klobuchar-wins-minnesota-governors-race-becoming-states-first-woman-governor) — Democrat Amy Klobuchar wins Minnesota governor’s race, becoming state’s first woman governor
- [KZTV](https://kztv10.com/politics/midterm-elections/democrat-amy-klobuchar-wins-minnesota-governors-race-becoming-states-first-woman-governor) — Democrat Amy Klobuchar wins Minnesota governor’s race, becoming state’s first woman governor
- [KBZK](https://kbzk.com/politics/midterm-elections/democrat-amy-klobuchar-wins-minnesota-governors-race-becoming-states-first-woman-governor) — Democrat Amy Klobuchar wins Minnesota governor’s race, becoming state’s first woman governor
- [KPAX](https://kpax.com/politics/midterm-elections/democrat-amy-klobuchar-wins-minnesota-governors-race-becoming-states-first-woman-governor) — Democrat Amy Klobuchar wins Minnesota governor’s race, becoming state’s first woman governor
- [KTVH](https://ktvh.com/politics/midterm-elections/democrat-amy-klobuchar-wins-minnesota-governors-race-becoming-states-first-woman-governor) — Democrat Amy Klobuchar wins Minnesota governor’s race, becoming state’s first woman governor
- [KTVQ](https://ktvq.com/politics/midterm-elections/democrat-amy-klobuchar-wins-minnesota-governors-race-becoming-states-first-woman-governor) — Democrat Amy Klobuchar wins Minnesota governor’s race, becoming state’s first woman governor
- [KXLH.com](https://kxlh.com/politics/midterm-elections/democrat-amy-klobuchar-wins-minnesota-governors-race-becoming-states-first-woman-governor) — Democrat Amy Klobuchar wins Minnesota governor’s race, becoming state’s first woman governor
- [MPR News](https://mprnews.org/story/2026/11/03/dfler-klobuchar-wins-minnesota-governors-race) — DFLer Klobuchar wins Minnesota governor's race
- [USA Today](https://usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2026/11/03/election-results-in-minnesota-governors-race-with-klobuchar-demuth/92523658007) — Election results in Minnesota governor's race with Klobuchar, Demuth

## Questions

**Who won the Minnesota governor's race?**

Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar won the election for Minnesota governor, defeating Republican Lisa Demuth. This victory makes her the first woman to hold the position in the state's history.

**What was a major issue in the Minnesota governor's race?**

A significant factor shaping the race was a large-scale fraud scandal in state-run social services programs. Federal prosecutors have estimated the total losses from these programs could exceed $9 billion.

**How did the candidates' fundraising compare?**

According to campaign finance records cited by AP, Amy Klobuchar's campaign raised over $15.5 million, while her opponent, Lisa Demuth, raised $3.6 million.

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