Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz declares "I will never run for an elected office again" amid massive fraud scandal that forced him to abandon 2026 re-election bid.

The announcement comes weeks after the Democratic governor unexpectedly announced this month that he would not run for re-election.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who unexpectedly pulled his reelection campaign​ earlier this month, said in an interview with MS NOW​ on Wednesday he "will never run for an elected office again."

Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz told MS Now there are other ways to serve the country and he would find them after saying that “I will never run for an elected office again.” He announced

Tim Walz points to unnamed community leaders and recent unrest in Minneapolis, saying public service doesn’t begin or end with holding office

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will not seek reelection to a third term as governor, he announced Monday. This comes as Walz faces growing criticism for his handling of fraud in the state. Walz was first elected to Minnesota governor in 2018 and was reelected in ...

“This is about the election. Pay attention,” cautioned the TV host. A recent letter from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi

Gov. Tim Walz confirmed he received a letter from Attorney General Pam Bondi outlining requests from the federal government to “help bring back law and order to Minnesota.”

Officials are warning that states need to be prepared for what happens next.