"Every minute I spend defending my own political interests would be a minute I can't spend defending the people of Minnesota against the criminals who prey on our generosity and the cynics who prey on our differences. So I've decided to step out of the race and let others worry about the election while I focus on the work. Passing on the race with zero sadness and zero regret."
"Minnesota has to come first - always.Today, I'm proud of the work we've done to make Minnesota the best place to live and raise kids.I've decided to step out of the race and let others worry about the election while I focus on the work. pic.twitter.com/AYbvcOzyPI- Governor Tim Walz (@GovTimWalz) January 5, 2026"
"his decisions are always guided by what's best for the people of Minnesota. His decision not to seek reelection reflects that same selfless commitment to the people he serves. I want to thank him for his extraordinary leadership,"
Governor Tim Walz announced on January 5 that he will not seek reelection. The announcement followed backlash tied to a welfare fraud scandal reportedly involving hundreds of millions of dollars stolen from child nutrition programs. Walz said he will prioritize defending Minnesotans and focusing on his work rather than defending his own political interests, and said he was passing on the race with "zero sadness and zero regret." He made the announcement on X and said Minnesota must come first. Vice President Kamala Harris praised his decisions as guided by what is best for Minnesota and thanked him for his leadership.
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