Walz won't seek reelection amid growing scrutiny over fraud scandal

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) announced Monday that he was dropping his reelection bid for a third term as scrutiny grows over his handling of a massive fraud scandal in his state.

"Every minute I spend defending my own political interests would be a minute I can't spend defending the people of Minnesota against the criminals who prey on our generosity and the cynics who prey on our differences," Walz said in a statement, who still projected confidence of his ability to win a third term had he remained in the race.

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Walz won't seek reelection amid growing scrutiny over fraud scandal
by Caroline Vakil - 01/05/26 9:19 AM ET

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) announced Monday that he was dropping his reelection bid for a third term as scrutiny grows over his handling of a massive fraud scandal in his state.

"Every minute I spend defending my own political interests would be a minute I can't spend defending the people of Minnesota against the criminals who prey on our generosity and the cynics who prey on our differences," Walz said in a statement, who still projected confidence of his ability to win a third term had he remained in the race.

"So I've decided to step out of the race and let others worry about the election while I focus on the work," he added...