Apparently enough is enough for Minnesota Democrat Governor Tim Walz.
Walz, who was hand picked at former Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate in the 2024 presidential election, said in a Wednesday interview with MS NOW that he will “never run for an elected office again”, thus ending his career in office.
Walz doubled down on his departure, adding “never again,” to local Minneapolis outlet KARE 11, and announcing that he currently has “no political considerations.”
“And I will just do the work,” Walz said, the outlet reported, adding that there are “other ways to serve” and he will “find them.”
Walz also told MS Now that “old white guys who are former governors tend to land on their feet,” KARE 11 reported.
Walz’s on-air comments come to little surprise after he ended his 2026 reelection campaign for governor earlier this month amid his administration being caught in the spotlight with widespread scrutiny over fraud allegations related to Somali-run operations in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area.
“I know this news may come as a surprise. But I’m passing on the race with zero sadness and zero regret,” Walz said in a statement announcing he was dropping out of the 2026 gubernatorial race.
“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.”
Walz has not publicly commented on further moves at the time of publication. However, his replacement in the North Star State appears to already be gaining momentum
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) announced yesterday she is running for governor of Minnesota, promising to take on President Donald Trump
Klobuchar’s decision gives Democrats a high-profile candidate and proven statewide winner as their party tries to hold onto the office occupied by Walz for two terms.
“Minnesota, we’ve been through a lot,” Klobuchar said in a video announcement. “These times call for leaders who can stand up and not be rubber stamps of this administration — but who are also willing to find common ground and fix things in our state.”