What happens to Amy Klobuchar's U.S. Senate seat?

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Amy Klobuchar was elected Minnesota’s next governor, which means her U.S. Senate seat needs to be filled by an appointment from the governor.

Amy Klobuchar’s victory in Minnesota’s governor’s race is a two-for-one proposition: She’ll be the state’s next leader and a new person will be chosen to backfill the U.S. Senate seat Klobuchar leaves behind.

Klobuchar won the governor’s race over Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth.

How does Klobuchar’s seat get filled?

When a U.S. Senate seat becomes vacant, the governor of Minnesota appoints a temporary senator until a special election can be held, according to state law. Whether current Gov. Tim Walz or Klobuchar makes the appointment will depend on when Klob...