Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, a Democrat, announced Wednesday he will not run for the state’s open Senate seat in 2026.

Walz, who was Kamala Harris’ running mate in the 2024 presidential election, will consider running for a third term as governor instead.

“He loves his job as Governor and he’s exploring the possibility of another term to continue his work to make Minnesota the best state in the country for kids,” Teddy Tschann, a spokesperson for Walz, said in a statement.

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