Tim Walz announced earlier this week he will seek an unprecedented third four-year term as governor, but he faces some headwinds as he embarks on his campaign, including his lowest net approval rating recorded in our poll.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will seek a third term as governor in 2026, ending months of speculation about his political future after he and former Vice President Kamala Harris’ defeat last

Friday night, Governor Tim Walz launched his re-election campaign hoping to make Minnesota history by serving three consecutive terms as governor.

Until now, it was unclear if Gov. Walz would seek a third term. Last year, he ran for the White House as Kamala Harris' vice presidential pick. Earlier this year, there were reports that the governor was mulling a bid for the U.S. Senate after Tina Smith announced she wouldn't run in 2026.

Minnesota is one of several states that allows incumbent governors to serve more than two terms. Walz, the Democratic Party's vice presidential nominee in 2024, joins Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, also a Democrat, in seeking a third term in 2026.

(Valley News Live) - Today, the DFL Party announced Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will be running for re-election in 2026. Governor Walz was first elected back in 2018, and he won re-election back in 2022.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Wednesday an official decision on if he'll seek reelection in 2026 will come in the next few days.

In a campaign launch speech to hundreds of supporters at The Depot in downtown Minneapolis on Friday night, Gov. Tim Walz said he would use an unprecedented third four-year term in office to enact stricter gun laws and protect the state from what he called the “nightmare” of the second Trump administration.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will make a third run for governor next year, but the road to stay in the office for a third term is poorly paved.

Tim Walz announces his run for reelection in 2026, promising to champion progressive policies that enhance life for Minnesotans.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday his plans to be the state's chief executive for a third term in the 2026 midterm election.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he’ll seek reelection to a third term in the 2026 elections. He’s hoping to beat the odds to become the longest-serving governor in a state where voters have usually said two terms were plenty.