Gov. Tim Walz is the latest to throw his support behind Minnesotan Ken Martin to become the next leader of the Democratic National Committee. Walz on Thursday endorsed Martin for the job. Martin, 51,

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday endorsed Ken Martin as the next Democratic National Committee Chairman. Walz said in a statement he's endorsing Martin because he has built a national model for how to elect Democrats in a competitive state.

Former vice presidential hopeful Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) is backing Ken Martin, the Democratic state party chair in Minnesota, in his bid to take the helm of the Democratic National Committee (DNC).

Minnesota Republicans have filed a lawsuit against Gov. Tim Walz (DFL) over the coming special election in House District 40B, where the winning Democratic candidate was recently ruled ineligible over residency requirements.

TALLAHASSEE — Accusing Gov. Ron DeSantis of violating “his mandatory statutory duty,” the American Civil Liberties Union on Thursday filed a lawsuit asking a judge to order DeSantis to set special elections for two legislative seats that opened as part of a political shakeup after President-elect Donald Trump’s win in November.

Republicans argued Gov. Tim Walz called for a special election too early and asked for a halt ahead of the legislative session.