Walz and Flanagan Running Again, House Will Operate Remotely, and more
This week, Gov. Tim Walz announced that he and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan are running for re-election in the 2022 election. His campaign announcement focused on his response to COVID-19, overseeing the passage of police reform legislation, spending on education and child care, new renewable energy initiatives and investments in infrastructure.
A Republican has not been elected as governor in Minnesota since 2006, when Tim Pawlenty was reelected.