Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz announced on Monday he wouldn’t seek reelection for a third term, opening up a gubernatorial race in 2026 that could attract Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.).
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Walz’s retirement opens path for Klobuchar
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