The announcement comes weeks after the Democratic governor unexpectedly announced this month that he would not run for re-election.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who unexpectedly pulled his reelection campaign​ earlier this month, said in an interview with MS NOW​ on Wednesday he "will never run for an elected office again."

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz declares "I will never run for an elected office again" amid massive fraud scandal that forced him to abandon 2026 re-election bid.

Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz told MS Now there are other ways to serve the country and he would find them after saying that “I will never run for an elected office again.” He announced

There may never have been a more topsy-turvy month in Minnesota politics than January. Judge for yourself. Not too long ago, Republicans looked on a glide path to reclaim the governor's office, a trophy that has eluded the party's grasp for two decades.

Earlier this month, Walz surprised state and national political observers by withdrawing from the 2026 Minnesota gubernatorial race. He had launched a bid for a third term but faced intense scrutiny over a large fraud scandal involving state welfare programs and sustained criticism from political opponents.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will not seek reelection to a third term as governor, he announced Monday. This comes as Walz faces growing criticism for his handling of fraud in the state. Walz was first elected to Minnesota governor in 2018 and was reelected in ...

Gov. Tim Walz confirmed he received a letter from Attorney General Pam Bondi outlining requests from the federal government to “help bring back law and order to Minnesota.”

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz offered AG Pam Bondi a "pro tip" on Sunday: she should "work on" releasing the files tied to dead sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein The post ‘Pro Tip’: Tim Walz Tells Pam Bondi to ‘Work On’ the Epstein Files,

Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz claimed Wednesday he will never seek elected office again once his current term wraps up.