Minnesota Governor Tim Walz declared he would rather 'eat glass' than fill Amy Klobuchar's Senate seat if she were elected governor, according to remarks at the state capitol's legislative session opening. Walz, who announced his withdrawal from the 2026 governor's race in January, stated this preference during a press conference when queried about the possibility. If Klobuchar wins the November 3, 2026, election, she would resign her Senate seat, triggering a gubernatorial appointment process under state law.

Walz's quip underscores his clear disinterest in the Senate role, framing it as a political distraction he wishes to avoid entirely. This stance eliminates any potential path for Klobuchar to retain her Senate position while pursuing the governorship.