Tim Walz, Minnesota
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With a 53% approval rating, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz ranks in the bottom half of governors nationwide, according to a Morning Consult poll.
Minnesota has been a Democratic stronghold in statewide races for decades, but slipping approval ratings for Walz could open the door for Republicans in 2026.
Illegal migrants and other non-citizens in Minnesota could circumvent election law and vote simply by presenting a driver’s license on election day — though election officials stress that the practice is illegal.
Governor Tim Walz says that for the second year in a row, Minnesota has seen a drop in overdose deaths and hospitalizations.
The DFL Party is hosting the event after negotiations between Walz and legislative Republicans on a special legislative session on gun control and school safety reached an impasse.
Governor Tim Walz has announced Minnesota is seeing a decline in overdose deaths and hospitalizations for a second year in a row.