Democrat Tim Walz Tim WalzGOP Senate candidate says Trump, Republicans will surprise in Minnesota Presidential race tightens in Minnesota as Trump plows resources into state National Guard activated in Minneapolis after homicide suspect's reported suicide MORE won Minnesota’s gubernatorial election on Tuesday, defeating Republican Jeff Johnson.

Walz previously served since 2007 as the congressional representative for the state’s 1st Congressional District. He will replace Democrat Mark Dayton (D), who is retiring from the governor’s mansion after two terms.

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Walz defeated two challengers in a mid-August primary, including party-backed candidate state Rep. Erin Murphy and Attorney General Lori Swanson.

Johnson, the Hennepin County, Minn., commissioner, had earned President Trump Donald John TrumpOmar fires back at Trump over rally remarks: 'This is my country' Pelosi: Trump hurrying to fill SCOTUS seat so he can repeal ObamaCare Trump mocks Biden appearance, mask use ahead of first debate MORE’s backing after he defeated former Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R) in the GOP primary in mid-August.