Gov. Tim Walz will not run for Sen. Tina Smith's seat when she vacates it in 2026, a spokesperson from his office confirmed ...

Gov. Tim Walz, the former Democratic VP nominee, says he won't run for the open U.S. Senate seat in 2026 as he considers a third term as governor.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) won’t seek the open Senate seat being vacated by outgoing Sen. Tina Smith (D), taking one of the most prominent names in the state off the list of possible candidates.

Several Democrats are being entertained as options to succeed Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN), who announced she would not run for ...

Minnesota U.S. Sen. Tina Smith’s decision not to seek reelection is setting off a scramble by potential candidates in both ...

ST PAUL, Minn. — Gov. Tim Walz won't join his Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan in the 2026 race to replace Sen. Tina Smith in Congress, the governor's spokesperson said Wednesday morning. According to his ...

Tim Walz, who was Kamala Harris' running mate in ... announced she will run for the Senate seat being vacated by Tina Smith next year. Advertisement The seat, long held by Democrats, could draw ...

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is considering running for the U.S. Senate seat in 2026. The seat will be vacated by Senator Tina Smith, who announced she will not seek a second term. Walz is also ...

Tim Walz is considering a run for Senate next year ... His consideration of the seat comes after Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) announced her retirement from the blue-leaning battleground on Thursday.