Tim Walz, United States Senate and governor of Minnesota

Tim Walz won't run for open US Senate seat in Minnesota
Tim Walz, the former Democratic VP nominee and governor of Minnesota, has decided he won't run for his state's open U.S. Senate seat in 2026.
Walz won’t seek a US Senate seat, but is considering another run for Minnesota governor
A spokesman for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says the Democrat won’t seek Minnesota’s open U.S. Senate seat next year.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz not running for U.S. Senate, spokesperson says
A spokesperson for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Wednesday he will not run for the U.S. Senate and will instead explore a third term in his current office.
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,
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.
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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Border Patrol agent killed in the line of duty to be buried in Minnesota on Saturday
A Minnesota-born U.S. Border Patrol agent killed in the line of duty last month will be buried at Fort Snelling on Saturday.
The Victoria Advocate6d
What’s behind the recent sparring between US Rep. Tom Emmer and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz?
Tim Walz decried a short-lived federal funding ... During the campaign, he criticized Walz’s response to riots in Minneapolis after George Floyd’s murder and called him a “radical liberal.” ...
MinnPost11d
Tina Smith’s decision to retire provokes interest in Senate run from Walz, Flanagan and other Dems
Tina Smith’s seat, which has been reliably Democratic, was moved to ‘battleground’ by an analyst, setting up a competitive ...
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At least 18 injured after Delta plane from Minneapolis crashes in Toronto, airline says
St. Paul International Airport crashed while landing in Toronto on Monday, leaving at least 18 injured, Canadian authorities ...
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Flanagan says she'll run for U.S. Senate after Sen. Smith rules out reelection
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announced she plans to run for U.S. Senate on the same day Sen. Tina Smith announced she ...
The Hill8d
Walz says he’s ‘in touch with Delta’ after crash landing at Toronto airport
Tim Walz (D) said Monday he was “in touch with Delta” following the crash landing of a flight at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The flight originated at Minneapolis-St. Paul Internatio ...
The Associated Press on MSN12d
Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota won’t seek reelection, with Walz and other Democrats considering a run
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota said Thursday that she won’t seek reelection, dealing a blow to her ...
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Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith won't run in 2026. Fellow Democrat Gov. Tim Walz and others eye the seat
Tim Walz, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan ... She had previously worked as chief of staff to Dayton and Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak and was an executive with Planned Parenthood of Minnesota, North ...
Olson: Walz has a chance to refocus and reset
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