"Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Monday announced he was officially ending his re-election bid and dropping out of the gubernatorial race. News of Walz's decision was reported Monday morning by Axios. The report cited mounting pressure from fellow Democrats and sagging approval ratings for the two-term governor. The Axios report continued: The reversal, which came amid mounting pressure from fellow Democrats, marks a major shake-up in Minnesota politics heading into the 2026 midterms."
"Walz, the 2024 Democratic vice presidential nominee, announced in September that he would run for an unprecedented third consecutive term as governor. But sagging approval ratings and intensified scrutiny into fraud in state programs in recent months has fueled nerves among Democrats and calls for Walz to step aside. Hours earlier, there were rumblings that Walz was considering dropping out. Minnesota political analyst Blois Olson claimed the governor was likely to make the decision, adding that Walz recently met with Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D)."
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced he is ending his re-election bid and dropping out of the gubernatorial race. The decision followed mounting pressure from fellow Democrats and sagging approval ratings for the two-term governor. Walz had declared in September his intention to seek an unprecedented third consecutive term after serving as the 2024 Democratic vice presidential nominee. The administration has faced intensified scrutiny over alleged fraud in state welfare programs, which energized Republican criticism and raised concerns among Democrats. Reports said Walz met with Senator Amy Klobuchar before deciding. The withdrawal creates a significant change in Minnesota's political landscape ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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