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BumRushDaShow

(166,323 posts) Mon Jan 5, 2026, 09:16 AM Jan 5

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz drops reelection bid [View all]

Source: Axios/Twin Cities

12 mins ago

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday that he is ending his bid for reelection.

Why it matters: The reversal, which came amid mounting pressure from fellow Democrats, marks a major shake-up in Minnesota politics heading into the 2026 midterms.

The big picture: Walz, the 2024 Democratic vice presidential nominee, announced in September that he would run for an unprecedented third consecutive term as governor.

But sagging approval ratings and intensified scrutiny into fraud in state programs in recent months has fueled nerves among Democrats and calls for Walz to step aside.

State of play: Democrats have won every statewide office in Minnesota since 2006, and most political forecasts continue to rate next year's race in their favor.

Read more: https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2026/01/05/tim-walz-drop-out-minnesota-governor-race

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz drops reelection bid [View all] BumRushDaShow Jan 5 OP

How many MN Governors have won 3rd terms? pstokely Jan 5 #1

Not consecutively. Rudy Perpich was elected for a third term in 1982 SouthBayDem Jan 5 #4

Perpich was governor from Dec 1976 to Jan 1979 dflprincess Jan 5 #7

re: "Minnesota has never had a governor elected to 3 full terms" thesquanderer Jan 5 #12

The original question was has any MN governor won three terms. dflprincess Jan 5 #17

I hate it, but this is probably good for our party overall hueymahl Jan 5 #2

but a win for disinfo campaigns pstokely Jan 5 #5

Rumor is Klobuchar wants to run. bearsfootball516 Jan 5 #9

but who'd replace her in the senate? pstokely Jan 5 #14

Amy doesn't have to give up her senate seat to run for by governor dflprincess Jan 5 #18

Can they just swap? quakerboy Jan 5 #22

Then they'll be ramping up on her too. Maybe roll out another sex crime in the pizza Bengus81 Jan 5 #15

Which was the point. mahina Jan 5 #13

He seems like a good and qualified guy. I'm sure he'll be missed. Dave Bowman Jan 5 #3

He will be ok.................. Lovie777 Jan 5 #6

It appears the Trumpers are dflprincess Jan 5 #8

LOVE THIS POINT Scubamatt Jan 5 #11

The problem is the constant misinformation puts the Democrats on defense AZProgressive Jan 5 #25

Well said Scubamatt Jan 6 #26

May be the better move for the party. When many are clamboring for new and younger faces, this fits. Plus he is... dutch777 Jan 5 #10

This message was self-deleted by its author Paladin Jan 5 #16

Two different people! lol BumRushDaShow Jan 5 #19

I wish him well SunImp Jan 5 #20

Just guessing here. I'm thinking this because he loves his family and bluestarone Jan 5 #21

I may not be from Minnesota, but may I put my two cents in? meow2u3 Jan 5 #23

He served 6 terms in the House (from 2006 - 2018) and then "came home" BumRushDaShow Jan 5 #24