{"id":2487104,"date":"2025-09-16T11:15:02","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T15:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tim-walz-to-seek-third-term-as-minnesota-governor\/"},"modified":"2025-09-16T11:16:00","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T15:16:00","slug":"tim-walz-to-seek-third-term-as-minnesota-governor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tim-walz-to-seek-third-term-as-minnesota-governor\/","title":{"rendered":"Tim Walz to seek third term as Minnesota governor"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftim-walz-to-seek-third-term-as-minnesota-governor%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2487104&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota has announced that he will seek a third term in office. in his campaign proclamation, Walz highlighted achievements such as implementing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/consumer-prices-outpace-americans-wage-growth-as-inflation-surges\/\" title=\"Consumer Prices Outpace Americans\u2019 Wage Growth As Inflation Surges\">paid family leave program<\/a> and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-releases-list-of-president-trumps-accomplishments-and-it-is-historic\/\" title=\"White House Releases List of President Trump\u2019s Accomplishments \u2013  And It Is Historic!\">child tax credit<\/a>. He emphasized his commitment to making Minnesota a state where everyone has the prospect to succeed. Minnesota is among the few states that permit governors to serve three terms.<\/p>\n<p>Walz was first elected in 2018 and won reelection in 2022 by a solid margin. He previously served six terms in the U.S. House of Representatives. Several Republicans, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/florida-passes-new-elections-bill-adding-restrictions-to-vote-by-mail-and-ballot-drop-boxes\/\" title=\"BREAKING: Florida Passes Voter Fraud Bill Requiring Signatures At All Dropboxes\">including state rep<\/a>. Kristin Robbins and Scott Jensen, have declared their candidacies to challenge him, but Walz is not expected to face a serious primary threat.<\/p>\n<p>Walz gained national attention as the 2024 Democratic vice presidential nominee alongside Vice President Kamala harris. Post-election,he has been active addressing the democratic Party&#8217;s challenges. His governorship has <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >overseen notable events<\/a>, including the george Floyd murder in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic, and dealing wiht a divided state government. recently, he has responded to tragic violent incidents in Minnesota, including shootings that affected lawmakers and schoolchildren, underscoring the need for unity and action against gun violence. <br \/> <!DOCTYPE html><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Tim Walz to seek third term as Minnesota governor<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2181399\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Gov. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/tim-walz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tim Walz<\/a> (D-MN) announced on Tuesday that he will seek a third term as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/minnesota\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Minnesota<\/a> governor.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">In a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/tim_walz\/status\/1967936393747063151?s=46\" target=\"_blank\">video<\/a>&nbsp;announcing his campaig<\/span>n, Walz touted measures enacted during his time in office, including a paid family leave program and a child tax credit.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/3809175\/lombardo-reelection-campaign-nevada-governor\/\">Lombardo launches reelection campaign for Nevada governor as Democrats eye chance to flip competitive seat<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3809131\/arnold-schwarzenegger-redistricting-california-ballot-measure\/\">Schwarzenegger rails against Newsom&#8217;s proposal to redraw California&#8217;s congressional maps<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/3808490\/geoff-duncan-launches-democratic-bid-georgia-governor-trump-critic\/\">Geoff Duncan launches Democratic bid for Georgia governor, vows to &#8216;stand up&#8217; to Trump<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;But we&rsquo;re not done yet, and that&rsquo;s why I&rsquo;m running for reelection. I want to make Minnesota a place where everyone has a chance to succeed, in every corner of the state,&rdquo; Walz said.<\/p>\n<p>Minnesota is one of the few states that allows incumbent governors to run for a third term. Gov. JB Pritzker (D-IL) also recently <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3452503\/pritzker-to-announce-running-third-term-governor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">announced a campaign<\/a> for a third term.<\/p>\n<p>Walz was reelected in 2022 against Republican state lawmaker Scott Jensen by over seven points. He was elected by an 11-point margin in the 2018 election. He also served in the House for six terms, representing a southern Minnesota district.<\/p>\n<p>Several Republican candidates have launched their campaigns, including Republican state Rep. Kristin Robbins and Jensen. Walz is not expected to face a significant primary challenge.<\/p>\n<p>Walz rose to national prominence when he was tapped by former Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic vice presidential nominee in the 2024 general election. Since the end of that campaign, some have speculated he could launch a presidential campaign, as he has traveled across the Midwest to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3427760\/tim-walz-democrats-be-a-little-meaner-party-toxic-brand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">offer his analysis about Democrats&rsquo; losses<\/a> in the 2024 election.<\/p>\n<p>Walz has overseen many pivotal moments for his state, including the 2020 police murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the COVID-19 pandemic. He has also worked with a divided government during his tenure at the Capitol.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/3458085\/house-of-representatives-senate-members-not-seeking-reelection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>LIST: THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE WHO HAVE SAID THEY WON&rsquo;T SEEK REELECTION<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>More recently, Walz has dealt with two <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-announces-hell-personally-patrol-dc-streets-with-law-enforcement\/\" title=\"Trump Announces He\u2019ll Personally Patrol DC Streets with Law Enforcement\">high-profile violent incidents<\/a>: the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3442053\/two-minnesota-lawmakers-shot-by-suspect-impersonating-police\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">murder<\/a> of Democratic state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, the attempted murder of a state senator and his wife, and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3790208\/tim-walz-minnesota-gun-control-special-session\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> a school shooting<\/a> at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis in which two students were fatally shot and several were severely injured.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;ve seen how we help each other through the hard times, and boy, we&rsquo;ve seen terrible times this year. I&rsquo;m heartbroken and angry about the beautiful people we lost to gun violence. But it&rsquo;s in these moments that we have to come together,&rdquo; Walz said in his announcement video.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tim Walz announces bid for third term as Minnesota governor<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2910,"featured_media":2487105,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/tim-walz-speech.webp?w=650","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[37335,50676,36113],"class_list":["post-2487104","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-minnesota-governor","tag-third-term-2","tag-tim-walz"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/tim-walz-speech.webp?w=650","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2487104","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2910"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2487104"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2487104\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2487108,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2487104\/revisions\/2487108"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2487105"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2487104"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2487104"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2487104"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}