Amy Klobuchar 2020 presidential campaign facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Amy Klobuchar 2020 presidential campaign
Candidate	Amy Klobuchar U.S. Senator from Minnesota (2007–present) County Attorney of Hennepin County, Minnesota (1999–2007)
Affiliation	Democratic Party
Status	Announced: February 10, 2019 Suspended: March 2, 2020
Headquarters	Minneapolis, Minnesota

Klobuchar announcing her campaign

The Amy Klobuchar 2020 presidential campaign was when Amy Klobuchar tried to become the President of the United States. She officially announced her campaign on February 10, 2019. Before this, many people thought she was getting ready to run.

Amy Klobuchar is a U.S. Senator for Minnesota. A Senator helps make laws for the entire country. She had been a Senator since 2007. Before that, she was a county attorney in Minnesota.

In 2008 and 2016, important newspapers like The New York Times and The New Yorker mentioned Klobuchar. They said she was one of the women who might become the first female President of the United States.

What is a Presidential Campaign?

A presidential campaign is when a person tries to get enough support to become president. They travel around the country, give speeches, and try to convince people to vote for them. This process usually starts long before the actual election day.

Amy Klobuchar's Journey

Amy Klobuchar announced her plans to run for president on February 5, 2019. She said she would make a "major announcement" a few days later. This big announcement happened on February 10 at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Many people came to hear her speak.

The Campaign Trail

During a campaign, candidates travel to different states. They meet voters and share their ideas. Klobuchar visited many places, talking about her plans for the country. She wanted to show people why she would be a good leader.

Ending the Campaign

Amy Klobuchar ended her campaign on March 2, 2020. This was just one day before Super Tuesday. Super Tuesday is a very important day in the presidential primary elections. On this day, many states hold their primary elections at the same time. Candidates need to win a lot of votes to keep going. Klobuchar decided to stop her campaign because she had low support in polls and had not won the first few contests.

Images for kids

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  Klobuchar campaigning in Wisconsin in February 2019

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  Klobuchar speaking to the California Democratic Party State Convention in June 2019.