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Tim Walz has been front and center the past few days, officially announcing his campaign for a third term as Minnesota’s governor—something no one’s pulled off since the state switched to four-year terms—and kicking off a fresh round of headlines and debate. After much speculation, Walz confirmed via social media on Tuesday that he’s running again in 2026, telling followers that historic progress has been made in Minnesota but he’s “not done yet,” and posting a campaign launch video promising to keep fighting for Minnesotans while leveling fresh critiques at Donald Trump, JD Vance, and the general direction of national politics. He’s also been very direct on the urgent need to address gun violence, giving emotional remarks at his Minneapolis campaign rally pledging to push for stricter gun measures and signaling he’d work with any “brave Republicans” willing to help, especially following the recent tragic shooting at Annunciation and the assassination of House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, which has deeply shaken Minnesota’s political community, according to CBS Minnesota and other local reports.
The campaign is launching under new pressure: The most recent KSTP/SurveyUSA poll shows his net approval rating has fallen to zero for the first time, with voters evenly split at 47 percent approve and 47 percent disapprove. Crucially, Walz is notably weak among independents and in his old base of southern Minnesota, only earning 24 percent support there. He still beats all major Republican contenders—including Scott Jensen and Kristin Robbins—in head-to-head polling, though just barely in some cases, and a significant chunk of voters remain undecided, so the 2026 gubernatorial contest could become his tightest yet.
Nationally, Walz is also maintaining his profile. He was the Democratic vice presidential nominee last year and continues to make waves outside Minnesota, slated as a featured speaker at the California Democratic Party convention in Anaheim on May 31. The national spotlight remains trained on his previous stances and controversies—especially his comment about ICE agents, which drew criticism from congressional Republicans during a June hearing, though he refused to apologize, as reported by Fox News.
Business-wise, Walz is touting his One Minnesota Budget, which he signed into law, continuing his message of investing in public schools and economic security, and he’s highlighting the achievement of 151 million free school meals served across the state. Social media activity has been high, with his campaign using X and other platforms to promote his re-election, emphasize Minnesota’s recent accomplishments, and attack Trump-era policies, especially those impacting working families and trade.
While he’s dropped hints he won’t run for president in 2028 if re-elected, speculation still follows him, fueled by his heightened national presence and trailblazer reputation as a former teacher, veteran, and frequent voice for progressive issues, according to reports from Fox News and the Star Tribune.
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