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Paula Overby is no stranger to a campaign.

The Minnesota politician, mother of three and former data analyst has ran for election to the U.S. House of Representatives for District 2 twice, losing both times in 2014 and 2016 while increasing her percentage of votes, said Brian Mueller, co-chair of the Green Party of Winona County.

The Green Party of Winona County hosted Overby at Acoustic Café in Winona Sunday afternoon for her to garner support and introduce herself to voters in hopes of officially announcing her candidacy for Minnesota U.S. senator, taking on incumbent Sen. Amy Klobuchar as she seeks a third term in 2018. Overby is hoping for support and endorsement from the Minnesota Green Party for her run.

Upon her announcement — which is expected to come in mid-November, Mueller said — Overby will be the second candidate to officially announce a campaign against Klobuchar. In August, Republican candidate and State Rep. Jim Newberger announced he will run against Klobuchar for the seat.

Formerly active in the Democratic Farmer Labor party, Overby ran for the U.S. House of Representatives endorsed by the Independence Party during her last run for office. While she recognizes the struggles of running outside of the two major parties, she said she is hoping her fight for office sends a message to voters.