Public office

Governor of Minnesota

Tim Walz holds this office now.

The statewide elected executive office of Minnesota.

Selection:
elected
Term structure:
4 years
Jurisdiction:
Minnesota

Current holder

Based on official term dates and the verification notes below.

Tim Walz

In office as of 2026-10-29 → verified through 2026-11-30

Selection: elected

About this office

Main duties
The governor must take care that the laws are faithfully executed, serves as commander in chief, makes appointments authorized by law, and may grant pardons with the Board of Pardons.
Term length
4 years
Term limit
No limit
How the office is filled
Elected statewide
If the office is vacant
The lieutenant governor becomes governor for the remainder of the term.

Sources: Minnesota Constitution — executive provisions.

Officeholder history

Term dates and every limitation attached to them.

current

Tim Walz

In office as of 2026-10-29 → end not established

The official sources confirm Tim Walz was in office on October 29, 2026; the date the current service began is not recorded here yet. Re-check after the November 3, 2026 election; several governorships change hands in December and January.

Elections and activity

2026 United States General Election →2026 United States General Election →

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Sources

Show2 official sources, last checked Oct 29, 2026.

2026 State Canvassing Board (Primary): certified official results

Minnesota Secretary of State

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Supports: Minnesota 2026 general election U.S. Senate and Governor nominees, official candidate names, party labels

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