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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has been making headlines this week for signaling his near-certain intention to seek a third term in office. While he stopped short of an official confirmation, speaking Wednesday at an Inver Grove Heights elementary school, Walz told reporters, I think that's a safe assumption when asked about running again in 2026, adding that a formal announcement should be expected in the coming days. He emphasized the privilege of his role and his desire not to "switch horses mid-stream," referencing the work left to do for the state, particularly following a tough summer marked by tragedy and soul-searching for his family and administration, as reported by KARE 11 and Fox 9.
Walz’s possible reelection bid is deeply intertwined with Minnesota’s recent surge in gun violence, most notably the politically motivated shooting at Annunciation Church and the fatal attack on state political leaders earlier this summer. He’s spent considerable time attending memorial services for those lost, meeting with affected families, and rallying lawmakers toward commonsense gun reforms. Walz is actively organizing a special legislative session, expressing certainty it will happen, with or without pre-agreement from legislative leaders. He has publicly declared that the session’s main focus will be on firearms regulations, including proposals for an assault weapons ban, high-capacity magazine clips, safe storage laws, liability insurance, and strengthening the state’s red flag law. Fox 9 and CBS News Minnesota note Walz's comments on the urgency and pain fueling these actions, saying, "We have got to do something to make our streets safer, make our schools safer, and do some commonsense things." However, given the political makeup of the legislature, passing major reforms will be a challenge, a point echoed by analysts on KSTP.
Another significant move came in public health: Walz issued an executive order making COVID-19 vaccines more easily accessible for Minnesotans, particularly after federal changes limited booster availability. His order gives health professionals more flexibility and positions Minnesota as a leader in pushing back against politicized limits on vaccine distribution, according to the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy.
On social media, Walz has kept active, weighing in on national controversies. On September 7, he posted pointed criticism of presidential rhetoric online, reacting to Donald Trump’s inflammatory comments about Chicago and immigration. There’s speculation in the blogosphere about Walz’s leadership style in crisis, contrasting him sharply with Trump, especially given the polarized reactions to recent acts of political violence targeting Democrats. Jewish Dems commented that Walz’s response to tragedy marked him as a figure of unity, calling out silence from other leaders and distinguishing his approach as one Minnesota needs.
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