{"id":6889,"date":"2026-01-06T06:09:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T12:09:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=6889"},"modified":"2026-01-06T06:09:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T12:09:08","slug":"st-paul-walz-wont-seek-third-term","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/st-paul-walz-wont-seek-third-term\/","title":{"rendered":"St. Paul: Walz Won\u2019t Seek Third Term"},"content":{"rendered":"

St. Paul, Minnesota<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Minnesota Governor Tim Walz says he will not run for a third term in office.<\/p>\n

Walz announced his decision in a public statement. He said he wants to focus on the work of governing. He said Minnesota faces major challenges in 2026.<\/p>\n

Walz: \u201cI ran for this job so I could do this job.\u201d<\/h2>\n

In his statement, Walz reflected on the past year. He described 2025 as a difficult year for Minnesota. He said it ended on a \u201csour note.\u201d<\/p>\n

Walz pointed to ongoing fraud cases tied to state programs. He said state leaders have made progress. He also said political voices are trying to use the crisis for gain.<\/p>\n

Walz also criticized President Donald Trump and allies. He said they want to turn Minnesotans against each other. He said their goal is to make the state \u201ccolder\u201d and \u201cmeaner.\u201d<\/p>\n

Walz said he does not want to spend his time campaigning. He said he wants to spend his time working. He wrote that he is leaving the race with \u201czero sadness\u201d and \u201czero regret.\u201d<\/p>\n

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St. Paul: Walz Won\u2019t Seek Third Term<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What happens next<\/h2>\n

Walz remains governor through the end of his current term. The 2026 election will now be an open race for Democrats and Republicans.<\/p>\n

State leaders are expected to share more details soon. That includes possible candidates from both parties. Walz did not endorse a successor in his statement.<\/p>\n

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