Date: August 3rd, 2026 9:29 PM Author: bloomington (🦬)
Walz initially sought a third term as governor in 2026, but withdrew his candidacy after investigations revealed extensive fraud in state-funded social services. This raised criticism over failures in administrative oversight, prompting judicial authorities to conduct a review.[1][2] On January 28, 2026, Walz said that after completing his term as governor, he would "never run for an elected office again".[3]