Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday announced his plans to seek reelection, launching a historic bid for a third consecutive term.

Walz, a Democrat, revealed his intention to run again in a video posted on social media, touting policy achievements in office and making an appeal for unity.

"We've made historic progress in our state, but we're not done yet. I'm staying in the fight," the governor said.

In his announcement video, Walz called Minnesota "the best place on Earth with the best people," but acknowledged the state has "seen terrible times this year."

"I'm heartbroken and angry about the beautiful people we lost to gun violence," Walz said, referencing the high-profile political assassination of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark and the mass shooting at Annunciation

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