Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Ends Bid For Third Term As Governor

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is ending his bid for a third term as governor amid President Donald Trump’s relentless focus on a fraud investigation into child care programs in the state. Less than four months after announcing his reelection campaign, Walz said Monday that the issue and Republican attacks make it too hard to serve full-time as governor and be a candidate for another term. A person close to Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar says she's considering running for governor. Around a dozen Republicans are already in the race. The state leans Democratic, but Trump in 2024 narrowed the GOP's usual vote deficit.