Tim Walz

ON THE ISSUES

• Champion for clean, affordable energy
• Committed to bold climate action

WHY THIS RACE MATTERS

• Holding this critical Gubernatorial seat will help keep Minnesota as a national climate leader at the state level

CANDIDATE BACKGROUND

Tim Walz is running for reelection for Governor of Minnesota. Prior to serving as Governor, he served for six terms in Congress. As Governor, Tim Walz has been an incredible champion and has made Minnesota a leader in climate action at the state level. 

As Governor, he most notably signed a law requiring Minnesota to get all of its electricity from wind, solar and other carbon-free sources by 2040. He also worked to get nearly 40 other climate initiatives, including tax rebates for electric vehicles, and expanded access to E.V. charging stations. During his first term, he signed an executive order that established a climate change sub-cabinet within his Administration.