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IncumbentTim Walz
DemocratIncumbent
IncumbentTim Walz
Minnesota Democratic Governor nominee?
$446.5K
AUG 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleGovernor
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age62 years old (Apr 6, 1964)
GenderMale
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LocationMinnesota
BackgroundPolitician
EducationB.S., Chadron State College (1989)
Notable personal detailsTimothy James Walz is an American politician, former educator, and Army National Guard veteran who has served as the 41st governor of Minnesota since 2019. He previously represented Minnesota's 1st congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2007 to 2019. Walz worked as a teacher and coach and served in the Nebraska and Minnesota National Guard before entering electoral politics.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports raising taxes on high-income households and corporations while expanding targeted tax credits and funding for social programs; has proposed new levies (capital gains surtax, higher corporate rate, a top individual income tax tier) and payroll-funded paid family leave. Also proposed targeted tax relief for lower- and middle-income residents alongside revenue-raising measures to pay for education and expanded services.
Healthcare
Tim Walz has supported expanding government options to increase coverage and affordability, backing a Minnesota public-option/MinnesotaCare buy-in and state-level measures to stabilize premiums. He has previously expressed support for moving toward single-payer in the longer term while pursuing incremental state reforms such as reinsurance and public-option implementation. His governorship has also acted to protect access to reproductive and gender-affirming care within state policy.
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Immigration & Border
Tim Walz has defended state policies that limit local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, opposed large-scale ICE operations in Minnesota, and supported state measures expanding access to services for undocumented residents such as driver’s licenses. He has publicly called for removal or restriction of federal enforcement actions in the state while saying immigration is a broken federal system that requires reform.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports and has codified legal protections for abortion and broader reproductive health care in Minnesota, including protections for people traveling to Minnesota for reproductive care and preservation of access to contraception and fertility treatments.
Climate & Energy
Tim Walz has advanced state-level climate policies as Governor of Minnesota, including a 2023 law establishing a carbon-free electricity standard that phases to 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040 and a climate action framework targeting significant emissions reductions by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2050. His administration has funded clean energy investments, electric-vehicle and weatherization initiatives, and workforce training for clean-energy jobs. His record includes support for some contested fossil-fuel projects (e.g., Line 3 permitting), indicating pragmatic decisions alongside an
Public Safety & Guns
Tim Walz has supported and signed multiple gun safety measures including universal background checks and an extreme risk (red flag) law, and has expressed support for an assault-weapons ban and additional restrictions such as safe-storage and limits on automatic-weapon conversion devices. He describes himself as a veteran, gun owner, and hunter while arguing these measures are commonsense steps to reduce gun violence and protect children.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedMay 19, 2026
Tim Walz is in the news for wrapping up his time as Minnesota governor, including a final State of the State address that is expected to focus on his record and the rest of the legislative session. He has also launched a new federal PAC, Small Town PAC, to recruit and support Democratic candidates in rural areas. Earlier, he testified before Congress over a major Minnesota fraud scandal that drew criticism of his administration and has been tied to his decision not to seek re-election.
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Articles
ADAustin Daily Herald21 days ago
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to deliver final State of State after tenure m...
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SPSt. Paul Pioneer Press29 days ago
Walz launches ‘Small Town PAC’ to boost Dems in rural areas
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L5Live 5 News WCSC3 months ago
Lawmakers grill Gov. Walz over fraud scandal
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BNBaltimore News4 months ago
Minnesota Gov. Walz says he won't run for public office again
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Polls
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