Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz won't seek Minnesota's open U.S. Senate seat next year and is instead considering a run for a third term as governor, the Democrat's spokesman announced Wednesday. “He loves his job as governor,

Gov. Tim Walz will not run for Minnesota's U.S. Senate seat, but could seek a third term as governor, according to a spokesperson.

Sen. Tina Smith, who has represented Minnesota in the U.S. Senate since 2018, won’t try for another six-year term next year. An open seat could set off a scramble in both parties ahead of the midterm election.