Gov. Tim Walz launches third-term campaign
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday morning, Sept. 16, 2025, that he will seek a third term, releasing a campaign video stating he’s "always tried to do what's right for Minnesota." The bid sets up a 2026 race in which Republicans including Dr. Scott Jensen, Rep. Kristin Robbins, and Kendall Qualls are competing for their party’s nomination; no Minnesota governor has won three consecutive four-year terms since the state adopted four-year terms in 1958.
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Key Facts
- Announcement date: Sept. 16, 2025, via campaign video
- Historical note: No governor has won three straight four-year terms since 1958
- GOP field mentioned: Dr. Scott Jensen, Rep. Kristin Robbins, Kendall Qualls
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Challenging history between Gov. Walz and potential third term
- Announcement date: Sept. 16, 2025, via campaign video
- Historical note: No governor has won three straight four-year terms since 1958
- GOP field mentioned: Dr. Scott Jensen, Rep. Kristin Robbins, Kendall Qualls