🚨 BREAKING: Tim Walz to make an announcement TOMORROW in regards to his political future.
Speculation is saying he will likely withdraw from the governors race. pic.twitter.com/afTrC0BvbM
— Dustin Grage (@GrageDustin) January 5, 2026
The Brief
Gov. Tim Walz is likely to announce on Monday that he will drop out of the 2026 governor’s race, political insider Blois Olson reports, citing sources.
The governor has faced heavy criticism from President Trump and Republican opponents over his handling of the state’s fraud cases.
Walz has scheduled an 11 a.m. news conference to “discuss the news of the day.”
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is likely to announce Monday that he will drop out of the 2026 governor’s race, political insider Blois Olson reported on Sunday.
Gov. Walz announcement
What we know:
Sunday afternoon, a spokesperson announced Governor Walz would hold a news conference at 11 a.m. to take questions and discuss “the news of the day.” No other details about the press conference were shared by the governor’s office.
https://www.fox9.com/news/gov-walz-likely-drop-out-2026-mn-governors-race-report