Governor of Minnesota

Tim Walz

Democrat · Minnesota

41st Governor of Minnesota, in office since 2019. Former U.S. Representative and high school football coach. Re-elected in 2022. Named Kamala Harris's running mate in the 2024 presidential race, which was unsuccessful. Returned to finish his gubernatorial term.

Record

Progressive governor who signed legislation providing free school meals to all students, codifying abortion rights, and legalizing marijuana. 2024 VP candidate who returned as governor. Focus on 'One Minnesota' message bridging rural and urban divides.

Legislative Record

Recently signed into law

• MN Special Session 2025 — FY 2026–2027 Biennial Budget (One-Day Special Session) (Signed into law, Jun 9, 2025)
  Signed approximately a dozen budget bills passed in a one-day special session, including supplemental spending, tax provisions, and a bonding bill; biennial framework targeted $1.6B in supplemental spending and $1.6B in tax cuts. Ended MinnesotaCare eligibility for undocumented adults effective Dec 31, 2025 while preserving it for children.
• MN E-12 Education — $2.3B E-12 Education Finance Bill (Signed into law, Jun 9, 2025)
  Signed Minnesota's $2.3 billion E-12 education finance bill, sustaining the state's universal school meal program (free breakfast/lunch for all students), special-education cross-subsidy reductions, and earlier paid family and medical leave funding.

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