Minnesota House Republicans are preparing to introduce articles of impeachment against Governor Tim Walz, alleging corrupt conduct in office and citing violations of his constitutional oath. The draft, provided by Rep. Mike Wiener, accuses Walz of specific wrongdoings and demands accountability. The Governor's office has responded by criticizing the effort, linking it to political retribution.
Arguing that " are demanding accountability of their elected officials," Minnesota House Republicans are set to introduce articles of impeachment against Minnesota Governor Tim Walz this legislative session.
Rep. Mike Wiener has provided FOX 9 with impending articles of impeachment drafted by the Minnesota House Research Department.The Minnesota Constitution provides House lawmakers with the power of impeachment, and the Senate with the power to try any impeachment efforts once passed.According to the draft, "Timothy J. Walz has engaged in corrupt conduct in office by violating his constitutional oath to faithfully execute the laws of this state."Four articles within the draft allege the following:If ultimately approved, the resolution provides that Walz be "impeached for corrupt conduct in office."The Speaker of the House of Representatives, currently Rep. Lisa Demuth — who is also running against Walz for governor — would ensure that "Walz is served with papers giving notice of the articles of impeachment as expeditiously as possible."Rep. Wiener says currently 10 GOP lawmakers are also backing the effort.A full copy of the impeachment draft can be found below:"The taxpayers have been frauded of an estimated $9 billion. They are demanding accountability of their elected officials," Rep. Wiener told FOX 9. "No one is above the law, and our constitution gives us the tools to hold the governor accountable for ‘corrupt conduct.’"A statement provided by the Office of Governor Walz provided the following statement to FOX 9: "These legislators are apparently trying to capitalize on the president’s vow for ‘retribution’ against the state. Respected career attorneys have resigned over the DOJ’s behavior. The federal government is attempting to pull billions from their constituents. It is shameful that this is how they’re choosing to spend their time, and we urge them to get serious."The Minnesota Legislature's 2026 session starts on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, with both the House and Senate convening at noon for their floor sessions.To move forward with the impeachment, it would require a majority vote in the Minnesota House.Even if approved, that would not mean Walz would be immediately removed from office.Any impeachment would move to the Minnesota Senate, where it would require a two-thirds vote to remove him.
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