Amy Klobuchar

Democrat senior Senator of Minnesota

Senator
Minnesota
January 4, 2007 - January 3, 2013
Senator
Minnesota
January 3, 2013 - January 3, 2019
Senator
Minnesota
January 3, 2019 - January 3, 2025

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January 1, 1960 (64 years old)

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American lawyer and politician, serving as the senior United States senator since 2007
Previously served as the county attorney of Hennepin County, Minnesota
Graduated from Yale University and the University of Chicago Law School
Became Minnesota’s first elected female United States senator in 2006
Described as a “rising star” in the Democratic Party in 2009 and 2010
Political positions align with modern liberalism, focusing on healthcare reform, consumer protection, agriculture, and climate change
Known for a folksy, Midwestern demeanor and ability to win in rural Minnesota
Announced candidacy for the Democratic nomination for president in the 2020 election but suspended her campaign and endorsed Joe Biden in 2020
Became the chair of the Senate Rules Committee in 2021
Advocated for a bill guaranteeing new mothers a 48-hour hospital stay, which became federal law
Took a “tough-on-crime” approach as Hennepin County attorney, increasing the number of cases brought and convictions secured
Did not prosecute any cases related to police brutality during her tenure as county attorney
Led more legislation than any other senator by the end of the 114th Congress
Called for an independent, bipartisan commission to investigate ties between Russia and President Donald Trump and his administration
Reported to have high staff turnover rates and faced allegations of mistreating her staff
Supported the certification of the 2020 United States Electoral College vote count and was present at the U.S. Capitol during the January 6, 2021, storming
Endorsed Barack Obama in the 2008 Democratic presidential primary and was an early supporter of Hillary Clinton in the 2016 Democratic presidential primary
Serves on several Senate committees, including Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Judiciary; and Rules and Administration
Married to John Bessler, with whom she has a daughter; member of the United Church of Christ; cousin of musician Zola Jesus
Diagnosed with Stage 1A breast cancer in February 2021, underwent successful treatment, and was declared cancer-free
Authored four books, including a memoir and a book on antitrust law