Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday morning that he will seek a third term as governor.
The 61-year-old Democrat would be the first governor in state history to serve three consecutive four-year terms if reelected.
“We’ve made historic progress in our state, but we’re not done yet. I’m staying in the fight — and I need you with me,” Walz said on social media Tuesday along with his campaign announcement video.
I’m running for reelection to continue serving as Governor of Minnesota.
We’ve made historic progress in our state, but we’re not done yet. I’m staying in the fight — and I need you with me. pic.twitter.com/NsVCXfq4M2
— Tim Walz (@Tim_Walz) September 16, 2025
His reelection bid comes just a year after his unsuccessful campaign for vice president of the United States, which saw him face national scrutiny for inaccurate statements he made about his military record, his family’s use of IVF, a DUI arrest, and more.
One of his biggest obstacles to reelection will be the state’s ballooning fraud problem, most prominently on display in the $250 million Feeding Our Future scandal.
“Governor Walz’s record is one of misplaced priorities and broken promises. His claim that ‘we’re just getting started’ is not a promise — it’s a threat,” said Republican Party of Minnesota Chair Alex Plechash. “Minnesotans cannot afford four more years of higher taxes, failing schools, unsafe streets, fraud, and policies that undermine fairness for women and girls.”
Walz was first elected in 2018 and reelected in 2022. He spent 12 years in Congress representing Minnesota’s First Congressional District before running for governor.
The current field of Republican candidates includes Rep. Kristin Robbins, Dr. Scott Jensen, Kendall Qualls, Phillip Parrish, and Brad Kohler.
Anthony Gockowski
Anthony Gockowski is Editor-in-Chief of Alpha News. He previously worked as an editor for The Minnesota Sun and Campus Reform, and wrote for the Daily Caller.
