The Democrat, who rose from relative obscurity to be chosen as Kamala Harris’s running mate last year, says he will instead explore a third term as governor.

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,

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is not running for the United States Senate now occupied by Sen. Tina Smith (DFL). In an announcement through his spokesperson, Walz says “he loves his job as Governor,” and he’s exploring the possibility of another term.