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Minnesota House Republicans Draft Four Impeachment Articles Against Gov. Tim Walz

Filing will wait for the session’s start, with House control split plus a two‑thirds Senate vote required.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz responds to questions from reporters regarding whether he will seek a third term during a press conference following an event on the state's new Paid Family and Medical Leave program, Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in Minneapolis.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (C) looks on during a vigil for Renee Good on the steps of the state capitol building on January 09, 2026 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Earlier this week a federal agent fatally shot Good in her car during an incident in south Minneapolis. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images).

Overview

  • Draft language reviewed by House Research accuses Walz of concealing or permitting fraud, obstructing oversight, prioritizing politics over lawful administration, and failing to execute laws on public funds.
  • The effort is led by Reps. Mike Wiener, Pam Altendorf, Ben Davis, Krista Knudsen, and Drew Roach, with Wiener saying at least 10 GOP lawmakers back the move.
  • Sponsors say they intend to introduce the resolution when the Legislature reconvenes on February 17.
  • Impeachment would need a House majority to advance, and any conviction would require a two‑thirds vote in the Senate, with the House currently split 67–67.
  • The push follows years of state and federal fraud probes, including a DOJ estimate that as much as $9 billion may have been stolen, while Walz denies wrongdoing and has exited the 2026 race.