Walz, Minnesota and Senate

Walz not running for open Minnesota Senate seat
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) won’t seek the open Senate seat being vacated by outgoing Sen. Tina Smith (D), taking one of the most prominent names in the state off the list of possible
Tim Walz Will Not Run for Minnesota’s Senate Seat
The Democrat, who rose from relative obscurity to be chosen as Kamala Harris’s running mate last year, says he will instead explore a third term as governor.
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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Flanagan, White enter US Senate race in Minnesota; Ellison says he is 'not in or out'
ST. PAUL — Minnesota’s lieutenant governor and a failed 2024 candidate have both announced bids for a 2026 congressional seat ...
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Minnesota lieutenant governor launches Senate bid
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan launched her official campaign Thursday for the U.S. Senate, running to succeed retiring Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) in the 2026 election cycle. “Today ...
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Gov. Tim Walz considering 2026 run for Minnesota US Senate seat
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is considering running for the U.S. Senate seat in 2026. The seat will be vacated by Senator Tina Smith, who announced she will not seek a second term. Walz is also ...
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Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig weighs run for Senate
Tina Smith in Minnesota next year. “I am giving serious consideration to the open Senate seat in Minnesota,” the congresswoman posted on social media Monday. “I’ll be talking to ...
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Ellison: Trump order on transgender athletes violates Minnesota law
Minnesota attorney general Keith Ellison testifies during a hearing regarding the proposed merger between Sanford Health and Fairview Health Services at Minnesota Senate Building in St. Paul.
How to track bills, contact your lawmaker: A citizen’s guide to the Minnesota Legislature
The Minnesota Legislature is in full swing now that a stalemate in the House of Representatives is in the rearview. State legislators have already introduced more than 3,000 bills and are holding ...
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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 ...