Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who ran with Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election last year, said he will seek a spot in the U.S. Senate, according to his spokesperson on Wednesday.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Gov. Tim Walz has decided he won’t run for U.S. Senate and will instead continue weighing a third term for governor. “He loves his job as Governor and he’s exploring the possibility of another term to continue his work to make Minnesota the best state in the country for kids,

The confirmation comes nearly two weeks after Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announced she will be running for the seat following Sen. Tina Smith’s decision not to seek re-election.