Minnesota Poll: Walz Approval Slips, Voters Evenly Divided on Whether He Should Seek Third Term - Albert Lea Tribune

Minnesota Poll: Walz approval slips, voters evenly divided on whether he should seek third term - Albert Lea Tribune

By Ryan Faircloth, Star Tribune (TNS) Gov. Tim Walz’s approval rating has dropped to 49% since his failed run for vice president last year, and about half of Minnesotans say he shouldn’t seek a third term in 2026, according to a new poll. The results suggest the DFL governor could face headwinds if he runs for a third consecutive term, particularly from voters in greater Minnesota and suburbs outside Hennepin and Ramsey counties. A majority of i…

Minnesota Poll: Walz approval dips, half say he shouldn’t run again

The DFL governor’s approval rating is underwater outside Hennepin and Ramsey Counties. Republicans say the numbers suggest he could be vulnerable if he runs again.