Tim Walz wins Minnesota governor's race, extending DFL control

U.S. Rep. Tim Walz was elected governor of Minnesota, defeating Republican Jeff Johnson to extend DFL control of the governor's mansion for a third term.

Johnson, a Hennepin County commissioner, promised to take the state in a new direction, bringing policies that would align Minnesota with its more conservative neighboring states. He pledged to lower taxes and cut spending if necessary to do so.

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