Former State Sen. Lynne Walz of Fremont confirmed Wednesday she will run as a Democratic candidate for Nebraska governor in 2026 after a statewide listening tour. Walz launched an exploratory committee for governor in November and hinted she would enter the race if her concerns for the state matched those of Nebraskans.

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Former state senator Lynne Walz announced Wednesday she will run for Nebraska governor. Currently, Walz is the only Democrat who’s announced a run for Governor.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz are asking ICE to leave Minnesota after a resident was killed by an ICE officer.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says political strain and ongoing investigations led him to exit the 2026 race less than a year before the election.

The Minnesota National Guard has been “mobilized” and are staging to support local enforcement, under the direction of Governor Tim Walz.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is ending his bid for a third term amid President Donald Trump’s relentless focus on a fraud investigation into child care programs in the state and its Somali community.

Walz, who was the Democratic nominee for vice president on Kamala Harris' 2024 campaign, has come under fire for his handling of allegations of large-scale fraud in Minnesota's social service programs.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz invited President Trump to visit state amid heated dispute over federal ICE operations in Minneapolis targeting criminal illegal immigrants.