ST. PAUL, Minn. — Governor Tim Walz ended months of speculation whether he would run for re-election. He will. The Democratic governor announced he will seek a third term in the November 2026 election. If successful, Walz would be the first governor in Minnesota history to be elected to three consecutive four-year terms. Walz made the announcement on the social media platform X: “We’ve made historic progress in our state, but we’re not done yet. I’m staying in the fight — and I need you with me.”
Earlier: Walz leaning toward re-election bid