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Tim Walz

Governor

Democrat

Minnesota

In office sinceJan 7, 20197 years · 2 terms
Next electionNov 20261 month away
7Years in office
2027Term ends
State
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District info
Statewide seat
8 districts
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Population–
State officials

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About

Timothy James Walz is an American politician, former educator, and Army National Guard veteran serving since 2019 as the 41st governor of Minnesota. From 2007 to 2019, he was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Minnesota's 1st congressional district. Walz is a member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), which affiliates with the national Democratic Party, and was the party's vice presidential nominee in the 2024 presidential election.

2026 Race

On the ballot | Nov 3, 2026

Open seat: Tim Walz is not on the ballot.

  • Lisa DemuthRepublican
  • Amy KlobucharDemocratic
  • Steven YoungGreen
State Government
Divided government
SenateDemocratic majority
D 51%R 49%
HouseCoalition or split
D 50%R 50%

Veto override: 2/3 of members elected in each chamber

Source: Ballotpedia, as of Sep 27, 2026

Executive Record

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