Tim Walz is the 41st governor of Minnesota, assuming office in January 2019 after serving six terms in the U.S. House of Representatives. A member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, Walz previously worked as a high school teacher and served in the Army National Guard. His governorship has focused on expanding education funding, improving healthcare access, and investing in infrastructure, while navigating challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic and statewide economic recovery.