After the defeat of Kamala Harris in the election, the debate about the future of her deputy Tim Walz intensified. Governor Walz of Minnesota was a relatively unknown figure. But he became nationally known when Harris chose him as his vice presidential candidate.

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Now that Walz is returning to Minnesota politics, he faces questions about a divided Legislature and his next steps.

In Minnesota, Democrats managed to retain a one-seat majority in the Senate. But control of the House of Representatives is still uncertain.

As per the latest data, both Democrats and Republicans hold 65 seats in the state's House, and results for four seats are yet to be declared. If the results of the remaining four seats hold the status quo, there could be a tie in the House. That will create new challenges for Walz. If he wants to advance democratic initiatives.

But now the question is, 60-year-old Tim Walz will participate in the election for the third time in 2026? Source: Al-Jazeera