Democrats urge Sen. Amy Klobuchar to enter Minnesota governor race after Tim Walz drops 2026 re-election bid amid massive welfare fraud scandal fallout.

The timeline ahead of the fall ballot casting is of greater interest given Monday’s announcement by Gov. Tim Walz that he is ending his re-election bid for a historic third term.

Embattled Democratic Gov. Tim Walz ended his re-election bid but vowed to remain in office as Amy Klobuchar considers a gubernatorial campaign.

The Minnesota governor has faced scrutiny and criticism over a series of fraud cases in the state's welfare programs.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, a Democrat, announced Monday that he would drop his bid for reelection as governor, saying that he would not be able to give a campaign all of his attention as he works to defend Minnesota against allegations of fraud and right-wing attacks -- including from President Donald Trump.

A controversial Minnesota election policy that allows a single registered voter to “vouch” for up to eight people seeking same-day registration is under fire amid the state’s massive fraud scandal

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will not seek reelection for a third term as governor, saying he can't give a political campaign his all after what he described as an "extraordinarily difficult year for our state.

Democratic Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday that he will discontinue his campaign for a third term, and several of the state’s highest-ranking Democrats are considering running to replace him, though none have announced a campaign yet.

A chief judge issued a 90-day window Wednesday to set a date for a special election on dissolving Twin Lakes after petitioners collected enough signatures to trigger the process.