Scott Jensen withdraws for governor’s race, announces bid for state auditor
About seven months after announcing a bid in the 2026 race for Minnesota Governor, Dr. Scott Jensen is withdrawing his name.
About seven months after announcing a bid in the 2026 race for Minnesota Governor, Dr. Scott Jensen is withdrawing his name.
Amy Klobuchar gubernatorial campaign announcement video
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar has made it official, and is running for governor of Minnesota after Gov. Tim Walz dropped out of the race earlier this month. Here is her full campaign announcement video.
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar has made it official, and is running for governor of Minnesota after Gov. Tim Walz dropped out of the race earlier this month. Here is her full campaign announcement video.
Amy Klobuchar running for MN governor
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar has made it official, and is running for governor of Minnesota after Gov. Tim Walz dropped out of the race earlier this month.
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar has made it official, and is running for governor of Minnesota after Gov. Tim Walz dropped out of the race earlier this month.
Amy Klobuchar is running for Minnesota governor
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar has made it official, and is running for governor of Minnesota after Gov. Tim Walz dropped out of the race earlier this month.
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar has made it official, and is running for governor of Minnesota after Gov. Tim Walz dropped out of the race earlier this month.
Special election keeps MN House tied 67-67 heading into legislative session
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.
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.
Chris Madel withdraws from MN governor race, citing Operation Metro Surge and GOP 'retribution'
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."
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."
Sen. Amy Klobuchar signals run for Governor: What it means
Senator Amy Klobuchar on Thursday filed paperwork that could signal an intent to be a candidate in the 2026 governor's race. She would be the first Democratic lawmaker to announce her candidacy since Tim Walz announced he won't seek a third term. Political analyst David Schultz joined FOX 9 News at 9 to talk about what it would mean if Klobuchar ran for governor.
Senator Amy Klobuchar on Thursday filed paperwork that could signal an intent to be a candidate in the 2026 governor's race. She would be the first Democratic lawmaker to announce her candidacy since Tim Walz announced he won't seek a third term. Political analyst David Schultz joined FOX 9 News at 9 to talk about what it would mean if Klobuchar ran for governor.
Sen. Klobuchar files first steps toward running for Minnesota governor
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.
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 launches U.S. Senate campaign in Minnesota
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.
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.
Attorney General Keith Ellison says he won't run for MN governor
Keith Ellison has announced he will not run for Minnesota governor, opting to continue his campaign for a third term as Minnesota Attorney General.
Keith Ellison has announced he will not run for Minnesota governor, opting to continue his campaign for a third term as Minnesota Attorney General.
GOP campaign launches WalzThirdTerm website highlighting Sen. Klobuchar record
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.
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.
GOP calls out Lt. Flanagan over fraud
After Gov. Walz announced his decision to drop out of the race, the Minnesota GOP is now demanding answers from Walz’s second in command, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim explains.
After Gov. Walz announced his decision to drop out of the race, the Minnesota GOP is now demanding answers from Walz’s second in command, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim explains.
Minnesota GOP Senate candidate calls on Lt. Gov. to answer for state’s fraud scandal
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.
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.
Gov. Walz talks decision to bow out of 2026 race
Gov. Tim Walz spoke about why he decided to end his reelection bid for 2026. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Gov. Tim Walz spoke about why he decided to end his reelection bid for 2026. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Pres. Trump talks 2026 priorities
President Donald Trump discussed his 2026 priorities during a speech to House Republicans on Tuesday at a retreat.
President Donald Trump discussed his 2026 priorities during a speech to House Republicans on Tuesday at a retreat.
Lt. Gov. Flanagan calls Gov. Walz decision not to seek 3rd term 'selfless'
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.
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. Walz bows out of third term race, shifts political landscape
Gov. Tim Walz has announced he will not run for a third term, citing a desire to focus on Minnesota's issues over politics.
Gov. Tim Walz has announced he will not run for a third term, citing a desire to focus on Minnesota's issues over politics.
Hope Walz's statement on Gov. Walz dropping out
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and his daughter Hope Walz went for a run Monday morning, hours before Walz made it official that he was dropping out of the race for governor. Here's Hope Walz's statement with her father.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and his daughter Hope Walz went for a run Monday morning, hours before Walz made it official that he was dropping out of the race for governor. Here's Hope Walz's statement with her father.
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.