User Profile for Senator Amy Klobuchar (aklobuchar)

Bio: Amy Jean Klobuchar is the junior United States senator from Minnesota. She is the first woman elected to the Senate by Minnesota and is one of two female senators in the 110th United States Congress freshman class. In 1998, Klobuchar was elected to a four-year term as Hennepin County attorney, serving as chief prosecutor for Minnesota’s most populous county, encompassing Minneapolis and 45 suburban communities. In 2002, she was re-elected without opposition. During her eight-year tenure as county attorney, Klobuchar fought for justice without regard to partisanship, wealth or privilege. As County Attorney, Klobuchar was also elected by fellow prosecutors to serve as president of the Minnesota County Attorneys Association. After graduating from the University of Chicago Law School in 1985, Klobuchar practiced law in Minnesota and worked closely with former vice president and Senator Walter F. Mondale. She also served in leadership positions with a variety of community organizations. She is married with one daughter.

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