A look at who might run for Minnesota governor in 2026 — and who’s ruled it out
The 2026 campaign for Minnesota governor will start to take shape over the next several months as Gov. Tim Walz weighs ...
Tim Walz considering 2026 run for US Senate in Minnesota
Former VP nominee Tim Walz, governor of Minnesota, is exploring running in 2026 for the U.S. Senate seat that Democrat Tina ...
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announces run for U.S. Senate, Rep. Ilhan Omar considering
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan said Thursday she will run for the U.S. Senate in 2026, the first Democrat to jump into ...
Walz is back in Minnesota with $1M in the bank and 'wants the national spotlight'
Gov. Tim Walz returned home from the campaign trail to a divided state legislature. Minnesota’s public perception of the ...
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Surprise Retirement of Minnesota Senator Opens the Door for Potential GOP Pick-Up, as Democrats Risk Messy Open Primary
Senator Smith announced Thursday that she would not run for re-election after just one full term in the chamber, scrambling ...
Governor says to limit spending
As budget deliberations at the Minnesota State Capitol get underway in earnest, Gov. Tim Pawlenty today sent a letter to legislators saying that 'state government should live within its means and ...
House members running for governor could complicate fight for majority
Decisions by House members to run for governor could have an impact on which party controls Congress after the 2026 midterm ...
Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith will not seek reelection in 2026
Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith won’t seek a second full term next year, opening up a seat in a Democratic-leaning state.
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Tim Walz considering 2026 run for US Senate in Minnesota
WASHINGTON ― Former Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz, the governor of Minnesota, is exploring running in 2026 for the U.S. Senate seat that will be vacated by Sen. Tina Smith ...