Tim Walz, Governor and U.S. Senate

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announces he will not run for U.S. Senate seat
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is not running for the United States Senate now occupied by Sen. Tina Smith (DFL). In an announcement through his spokesperson, Walz says “he loves his job as Governor,” and he’s exploring the possibility of another term.
Walz decides not to run for 2026 U.S. Senate seat, still considering third Governor term
A spokesperson says Walz is proud of the DFL's "deep bench of talent" in Minnesota and is excited to see who the voters elect.
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Gov. Tim Walz not running for Minnesota's US Senate seat, spokesperson says
Gov. Tim Walz will not run for Minnesota's U.S. Senate seat, but could seek a third term as governor, according to a spokesperson.
Tim Walz Will Not Run for Minnesota’s Senate Seat
The Democrat, who rose from relative obscurity to be chosen as Kamala Harris’s running mate last year, says he will instead explore a third term as governor.
Gov. Tim Walz won't run for U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Gov. Tim Walz has decided he won’t run for U.S. Senate and will instead continue weighing a third term for governor. “He loves his job as Governor and he’s exploring the possibility of another term to continue his work to make Minnesota the best state in the country for kids,
Gov. Tim Walz officially rules out a run for U.S. Senate.
Gov. Tim Walz has officially ruled out a run for U.S. Senate. Walz had been giving it some thought since Sen. Tina Smith, a fellow Democrat, announced she wouldn't run in 2026 earlier this month.
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Governor Walz orders flags at half-staff to honor Minnesota Border Patrol Agent David Christopher Maland
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Minnesota Governor Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff
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Gov. Tim Walz considering 2026 run for Minnesota US Senate seat
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Minnesota county commissioners say cost shifting in governor’s budget creates burdens
Beer says the proposed cost shifting will put an added financial burden on the counties. “For us, the citizens of Scott ...