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.
Walz’ spokesperson Teddy Tschann said Wednesday morning that the governor won’t go forward with a bid.
Tschann said Walz “loves his job as governor and he’s exploring the possibility of another term to continue to his work to make Minnesota the best state in the country for kids.”
Walz is currently serving his second term as Minnesota’s governor. During the 2024 presidential campaign, he raised his national profile as the Democratic nominee for vice president.
Walz’s consideration had caused some possible Senate candidates to hold back on their own announcements. Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan is the only formal DFL entrant; U.S. Rep. Angie Craig says she’s giving it thought.
Walz is not expected to endorse ahead of a potential DFL primary.
Collected from Minnesota Public Radio News. View original source here.
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