Tim Walz ends reelection campaign for governor of Minnesota
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will not seek reelection for a third term as governor, saying he can't give a political campaign his all after what he described as an "extraordinarily difficult year for our state."
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will not seek reelection for a third term as governor, saying he can't give a political campaign his all after what he described as an "extraordinarily difficult year for our state."
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Walz announces he won't seek third term [FULL]
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will not seek reelection for a third term as governor, he announced on Monday via a statement and at a news conference. Walz's announcement comes as he faces growing national criticism from President Donald Trump, among others, for his handling of fraud in Minnesota. Republican opponents have accused Walz of being slow to respond to the fraud.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will not seek reelection for a third term as governor, he announced on Monday via a statement and at a news conference. Walz's announcement comes as he faces growing national criticism from President Donald Trump, among others, for his handling of fraud in Minnesota. Republican opponents have accused Walz of being slow to respond to the fraud.
Gov. Walz: Pres. Trump taking advantage of a crisis
Gov. Walz accused President Donald Trump and other political opponents of "taking advantage of a crisis" in their attacks on Minnesota over fraud.
Gov. Walz accused President Donald Trump and other political opponents of "taking advantage of a crisis" in their attacks on Minnesota over fraud.
Sen. Klobuchar considering run for MN governor as Walz drops out: Sources
Senator Amy Klobuchar is weighing a bid for Minnesota governor as Tim Walz announces he will drop his bid for a third term, sources tell FOX 9's Corin Hoggard.
Senator Amy Klobuchar is weighing a bid for Minnesota governor as Tim Walz announces he will drop his bid for a third term, sources tell FOX 9's Corin Hoggard.
Minnesota governor’s race: Potential Democratic contenders after Walz's exit
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday that he will not seek reelection, opening the door for a new Democratic frontrunner in the 2026 governor’s race.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday that he will not seek reelection, opening the door for a new Democratic frontrunner in the 2026 governor’s race.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz drops out of governor’s race
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday morning he will not seek reelection for a third term as governor. The announcement comes as Walz faces growing national criticism, including from President Donald Trump, over his handling of fraud in the state.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday morning he will not seek reelection for a third term as governor. The announcement comes as Walz faces growing national criticism, including from President Donald Trump, over his handling of fraud in the state.
Gov. Walz likely to drop out of 2026 MN governor's race: Report
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is likely to announce Monday that he will drop out of the 2026 governor's race, political insider Blois Olson reported on Sunday.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is likely to announce Monday that he will drop out of the 2026 governor's race, political insider Blois Olson reported on Sunday.
Walz likely to drop out of 2026 governor's race: Report
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is likely to drop out of the 2026 governor's race amid growing criticism over his administration's handling of fraud in the state, according to reports. Walz will hold a news conference at 11 a.m. on Monday.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is likely to drop out of the 2026 governor's race amid growing criticism over his administration's handling of fraud in the state, according to reports. Walz will hold a news conference at 11 a.m. on Monday.
Tim Walz likely to drop out of 2026 Governor's race
Tim Walz is addressing his political future at 11 a.m. Monday, and according to political analyst Blois Olson, Walz is likely to announce he's dropping out of the 2026 race for Minnesota governor. Walz took office in January of 2019, and was the Democratic nominee for Vice President with Kamala Harris.
Tim Walz is addressing his political future at 11 a.m. Monday, and according to political analyst Blois Olson, Walz is likely to announce he's dropping out of the 2026 race for Minnesota governor. Walz took office in January of 2019, and was the Democratic nominee for Vice President with Kamala Harris.
Rep. Melissa Hortman's children ask Pres. Trump to take down conspiracy video
The children of Rep. Melissa Hortman are asking President Trump to remove a conspiracy video suggesting Gov. Walz was involved in the assassination of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband last summer.
The children of Rep. Melissa Hortman are asking President Trump to remove a conspiracy video suggesting Gov. Walz was involved in the assassination of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband last summer.
President Trump pushes false conspiracy on the Hortman killings, implicating Walz involvement
President Trump shared a video claiming that Tim Walz was responsible for the killing of Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, a conspiracy theory that has been debunked several times since the fatal Minnesota lawmaker shootings in June 2025.
President Trump shared a video claiming that Tim Walz was responsible for the killing of Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, a conspiracy theory that has been debunked several times since the fatal Minnesota lawmaker shootings in June 2025.
Minnesota fraud: US House committee to hold hearings, Walz invited to testify
The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform will hold hearings on fraud in Minnesota in early January, according to a press release. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is among those invited to testify at a second hearing in February.
The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform will hold hearings on fraud in Minnesota in early January, according to a press release. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is among those invited to testify at a second hearing in February.
Minnesota GOP on fraud under Walz: 'Taxpayers are tired of being ripped off'
Minnesota Republican leaders gathered Monday on Zoom to discuss the ongoing fraud in the state under the Walz Administration. A YouTube influencer has gone viral for going to various child care providers in the state and exposing more than $100 million in potential fraud.
Minnesota Republican leaders gathered Monday on Zoom to discuss the ongoing fraud in the state under the Walz Administration. A YouTube influencer has gone viral for going to various child care providers in the state and exposing more than $100 million in potential fraud.
Minnesota officials respond to day care fraud viral video: 'No findings of fraud'
Minnesota officials revealed Monday the state is taking a second look at several day care centers featured in a now viral YouTube fraud investigation but say past visits and investigations uncovered no hard evidence of fraud.
Minnesota officials revealed Monday the state is taking a second look at several day care centers featured in a now viral YouTube fraud investigation but say past visits and investigations uncovered no hard evidence of fraud.
Gov. Walz sends National Guard to help with winter storm response in southern MN
Gov. Walz has directed the Minnesota National Guard to assist with emergency storm operations during the winter storm in Minnesota on Sunday.
Gov. Walz has directed the Minnesota National Guard to assist with emergency storm operations during the winter storm in Minnesota on Sunday.
Gov. Walz warns of ICE operations over Christmas
Gov. Tim Walz warned that he suspects ICE will ramp up operations over the Christmas holiday, including potentially targeting Christmas Eve mass.
Gov. Tim Walz warned that he suspects ICE will ramp up operations over the Christmas holiday, including potentially targeting Christmas Eve mass.
Gov. Walz warns ICE could target Christmas Eve masses
Gov. Walz says the state is anticipating and preparing for increased ICE enforcement actions over the holidays, including the possibility of ICE agents targeting Christmas Eve mass.
Gov. Walz says the state is anticipating and preparing for increased ICE enforcement actions over the holidays, including the possibility of ICE agents targeting Christmas Eve mass.
Gov. Walz warns ICE could target midnight mass in MN
Gov. Walz warned that he was anticipating increased ICE operations over the holidays. The governor suggested it was entirely possible that agents could choose to target religious gatherings such as midnight Christmas masses.
Gov. Walz warned that he was anticipating increased ICE operations over the holidays. The governor suggested it was entirely possible that agents could choose to target religious gatherings such as midnight Christmas masses.
Minnesota fraud now under focus
The U.S. House oversight committee is investigating Minnesota's handling of fraud after federal prosecutors highlighted the potential of up to $9 billion stemming from programs throughout the state.
The U.S. House oversight committee is investigating Minnesota's handling of fraud after federal prosecutors highlighted the potential of up to $9 billion stemming from programs throughout the state.
Minnesota focuses on fraud prevention
After federal prosecutors highlighted a potential fraud of $9 billion, Minnesota state agencies are focusing on fraud prevention.
After federal prosecutors highlighted a potential fraud of $9 billion, Minnesota state agencies are focusing on fraud prevention.