Former US vice-presidential candidate Tim Walz announced he is not seeking a third term as Minnesota governor, citing ongoing concerns about fraud allegations in state programs. His decision, made just months after launching his re-election campaign, comes amid intensified scrutiny and Republican attacks.

• Tim Walz is a Democrat and was Kamala Harris's running mate in 2024.
• The controversy stems from alleged misuse of pandemic-era aid programs, including the nonprofit Feeding Our Future.
• Minnesota has not elected a Republican to statewide office since 2006.
• Potential Democratic contenders include US Senator Amy Klobuchar, state Attorney General Keith Ellison, and Minnesota's Secretary of State Steve Simon.