Election

The results of two special elections ensure a balance of power, and a 67-67 tie remaining in the Minnesota House heading into the legislative session.

Republican Chris Madel is ending his campaign for Minnesota governor, citing in part ongoing issues with Operation Metro Surge and saying he could not support national Republicans’ "stated retribution on the citizens of our state."

Sources have confirmed with FOX 9 that Sen. Amy Klobuchar has made the first formal steps toward replacing Tim Walz in an election for Minnesota governor.

Michele Tafoya, known as an award-winning sports broadcaster, is putting her hat in the political ring. She's announced a campaign for a U.S. Senate spot in Minnesota.

Keith Ellison has announced he will not run for Minnesota governor, opting to continue his campaign for a third term as Minnesota Attorney General.

Minnesota GOP candidate Rep. Lisa Demuth has launched WalzThirdTerm.com in an effort to link the records of Gov. Walz and Sen. Klobuchar among voters.

Gov. Tim Walz has announced his decision to drop out of the race, and the Minnesota GOP is now demanding answers from Walz’s second in command, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan on Monday called Gov. Tim Walz’s decision not to seek a third term “selfless" and suggested that she would support fellow Democrat Sen. Amy Klobuchar if she were to run for the state’s top job.

Gov. Tim Walz has announced he will not run for a third term, citing a desire to focus on Minnesota's issues over politics.