Amy Klobuchar, born in Plymouth, Minnesota in 1960, has served as Minnesota’s senior U.S. Senator since 2007. Before the Senate she was Hennepin County Attorney, where she built a reputation as a tough-but-pragmatic prosecutor focused on public safety and community stability.
In Washington, she leans into: infrastructure, consumer protection, broadband expansion, antitrust pressure on large tech/telecom firms, and election security. She’s known for getting bills passed with Republicans and is consistently ranked one of the most “gets-stuff-done” senators.
She ran in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary on Midwestern practicality — “heartland Democrat,” not revolution. She dropped out after New Hampshire and endorsed Joe Biden, locking in her identity as an effective centrist team player.
Establishment Democrat
Achievements
- High-volume bipartisan legislator on infrastructure, broadband, and consumer protection
- Major voice on antitrust and tech accountability, especially around market dominance and pricing power
- Pushed federal support for election security and voting access
- Strong reelection margins in a purple-leaning, swingy Midwest state
Controversies
- Reported harsh management style toward staff, including turnover concerns
- Faced scrutiny for handling of police misconduct and charging decisions as Hennepin County Attorney
- Criticized from the left as too incremental / centrist during the 2020 presidential primary
Top Donors
| Donor | Total | Individuals | PACs |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Israel Public Affairs Cmte | $127,150 | $122,150 | $5,000 |
| Wachtell, Lipton et al | $64,568 | $64,568 | $0 |
| Delta Air Lines | $64,075 | $64,075 | $0 |
| University of Minnesota | $61,348 | $61,348 | $0 |
| JStreetPAC | $53,560 | $52,560 | $1,000 |
Amounts shown reflect organization-linked giving; most funds listed here are from individual donors or aligned PACs.
Recent Elections
2006 Margin D +20.2%
2012 Margin D +34.7%
2018 Margin D +24.1%
2024 Margin D +15.7%