Walz Says He Will Never Run for Elected Office Again

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he is done with elections and will focus on other ways to serve.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks to reporters after he announced that he would not seek reelection, at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul, Minn., on Jan. 5, 2026. Tim Evans/Reuters

Minnesota Governor and 2024 Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz said he will not seek elected office again, telling MS NOW in an interview this week that his political career is over as the state reels from immigration enforcement related incidents, major fraud allegations, and unrest.

“I have no political consideration and will never run for an elected office again,” Walz said. “Never again.”