On January 5, 2026, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced that he will not seek reelection to a third term. This decision comes less than four months after he initially launched his 2026 campaign.
“Minnesota has to come first – always.
Today, I’m proud of the work we’ve done to make Minnesota the best place to live and raise kids.
I’ve decided to step out of the race and let others worry about the election while I focus on the work.”