If Walz does run, he’ll face an electorate that appears to have more strongly formed opinions about him than it did the last time he sought re-election in 2022.

Walz said he is well positioned to make a case for re-election in 2026, arguing he has led the state through challenging times and can continue to be a counterweight to the Trump administration.

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday officially announced he is seeking a second term in the state's top job, making his response to COVID-19 a centerpiece of his campaign.

Gov. Tim Walz announced on Tuesday morning he is running for reelection in the 2022 Minnesota gubernatorial race. Walz said he'll run again with Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan. Candidates for ...

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announced Tuesday that they’ll seek re-election in 2022. In a campaign video released Tuesday morning, the Democrats leaned heavily into the ...