Amy Klobuchar is an American politician and attorney who has served as the senior United States senator from Minnesota since 2007. She is a member of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, an affiliate of the Democratic Party. Klobuchar announced her candidacy for the presidency on February 10, 2019. Her campaign focused on several key issues, including healthcare, climate change, and economic opportunity. Throughout her political career, she has been known for her pragmatism, bipartisan work, and focus on consumer protection.