Walz returns to Minnesota after unsuccessful vie for the White House

Morgan Reddekopp KSTP

(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Governor Tim Walz has returned to his St. Paul home after his appearance at Kamala Harris’ concession speech Wednesday afternoon.

He posted on social media for the first time since losing the election and thanked Harris for selecting him as her running mate.

While the outcome is not what we wanted, I am grateful to the millions of Americans who joined our campaign and stood up for our greatest ideals: decency, compassion, and love of our neighbor.

Now more than ever, we need you to continue fighting for those values and the country…
— Tim Walz (@Tim_Walz) November 7, 2024

He returns to a divided government in Minnesota. While Democrats will keep their one-seat majority in the State Senate, Republicans gained enough seats in the election to tie control of the State House at 67-67.