ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Tim Walz officially announced on Tuesday that he will seek a third term as governor of Minnesota.

"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," Walz posted on social media Tuesday morning.

Here's his official announcement:

Governor was mulling reelection bid

The backstory:

Until now, it was unclear if Gov. Walz would seek a third term. Last year, he ran for the White House as Kamala Harris' vice presidential pick. Earlier this year, there were reports that the governor was mulling a bid for the U.S. Senate after Tina Smith announced she wouldn't run in 2026.

Gov. Walz has also been mentioned as a potential conte

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