Walz retiring. Klobuchar entry would lock race Safe D per Sabato. KSTP poll: Klobuchar leads all GOP candidates by double digits.
Walz forgoing third term opens typically competitive Midwestern seat. Klobuchar's likely entry preempts GOP optimism.
Walz won 2022 with 52.3%. MN D+3 — relatively narrow Dem lean.
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Race data merged from Perplexity Pro Deep Research and Gemini Deep Research, both dated 2026-05-05, with cross-source verification. Confidence badges reflect that verification: ✓✓ both sources agree, ✓ single-source, ⚠ sources disagree. Ratings published by Cook Political Report and Sabato's Crystal Ball; visual treatment is ours, no partnership implied. See /map methodology for the full freshness picture.