Minnesota Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced Thursday morning that she is running for governor, making the bid official in a video posted to social media after Gov. In the video, Klobuchar described her candidacy around public safety, economic resilience, and the need for leaders willing to stand up to a hostile federal administration while still governing pragmatically. Still, Klobuchar brings to the race a long record of support for LGBTQ+ rights, including explicit policy commitments made during her 2020 presidential run. She has also used her seat on the Judiciary Committee to press judicial nominees on LGBTQ+ rights and civil liberties issues. Klobuchar has faced criticism from LGBTQ+ advocates for some of her judicial votes.