A spokesperson for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Wednesday he will not run for the U.S. Senate and will instead explore a third term in his current office.

Minnesota Gov. and Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz speaks to supporters at Capitol Diner outside Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on the last official stop on the campaign trail on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

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.

A spokesperson says Walz is proud of the DFL's "deep bench of talent" in Minnesota and is excited to see who the voters elect.

A spokesperson for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Wednesday he will not run for the U.S. Senate and will instead explore a third term in his current office.

Gov. Tim Walz has officially ruled out a run for U.S. Senate. Walz had been giving it some thought since Sen. Tina Smith, a fellow Democrat, announced she wouldn't run in 2026 earlier this month.

Democratic Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced Thursday that she is stepping into the race for the 2026 U.S. Senate

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.

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.