[ [link removed] ]Tim Walz[ [link removed] ]Tim Walz



Hi John,

Like many Minnesotans, I was glad to turn the page on 2025. It was an
extraordinarily difficult year for our state.

In September, I announced that I would run for a historic third term as
Minnesota’s Governor. And I have every confidence that, if I gave it my
all, I would succeed in that effort.

But as I reflected on this moment with my family and my team over the
holidays, I came to the conclusion that I can’t give a political campaign
my all. Every minute I spend defending my own political interests would be
a minute I can’t spend defending the people of Minnesota.

So I’ve decided to step out of the race and let others worry about the
election while I focus on the work.

I know this news may come as a surprise. But I’m passing on the race with
zero sadness and zero regret. After all, I didn’t run for this job so I
could have this job. I ran for this job so I could do this job. Minnesota
faces an enormous challenge this year. And I refuse to spend even one
minute of 2026 doing anything other than rising to meet the moment.
Minnesota has to come first – always.

Today, I’m proud of the work we’ve done to make Minnesota America’s best
place to live and raise kids – from our new paid leave policy to our child
tax credit to our free lunch program.

And I’m proud of the team we’ve built together, John. I can’t
thank you enough for your support of my campaign. Thank you for the trust
you placed in me, and the generosity you’ve shown me.

With deep gratitude,

Tim Walz



 




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