SouthernWorldwide.com – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s approval rating has reached its lowest point, trailing behind former President Donald Trump amidst a significant fraud scandal that has drawn widespread criticism.
Walz, who is set to leave office in January and will not seek re-election, currently holds a 39% approval rating within the state. His disapproval rating stands at 53%, with 8% of respondents undecided, according to a recent poll. This data was collected by Mason-Dixon Polling and Strategy Inc. for KARE 11, the Minnesota Star Tribune, and the University of Minnesota’s Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
The poll surveyed 800 likely voters in Minnesota for the November general election. The interviews were conducted via live telephone calls between June 8-10, 2026. These figures represent Walz’s lowest approval rating since he assumed office six years ago.
Regarding the fraud issue, the poll indicates that 45% of voters believe Republicans are better equipped to address it. In contrast, 38% favor Democrats, and 14% expressed no preference for either party.
A final report concerning the fraud scandal has been released, highlighting “overall oversight failures” and identifying drivers of the fraud. This report points to billions in alleged losses faced by Minnesota taxpayers.
The same polling unit reported Donald Trump’s approval rating in Minnesota at 41% this week. This development was noted by conservative commentators on social media platforms.
“Tim Walz has a lower approval rating than President Trump in deep blue Minnesota right now,” stated Townhall columnist Dustin Grage in a post on X. “That’s how toxic the fraud has become for Democrats.”
Over the past year, the Trump administration has shown considerable interest in Minnesota. The administration’s fraud task force has been active in the state, leading to raids, arrests, and ongoing investigations into the rapid growth of fraudulent activities.
Another issue highlighted by the poll is the new state flag, which has garnered significant opposition. 50% of voters disapprove of the new flag, which is supported by Governor Walz.
The new state flag has become a focal point of cultural and political debate. This is occurring in a state already grappling with one of the largest fraud scandals in U.S. history, with substantial involvement from the Somali immigrant community. The flag was approved in 2023 by a 13-member commission established by the Democratic-controlled legislature. Critics argue that the flag’s design is overly simplistic, with some noting its resemblance to Somalia’s national flag.
Minnesota lawmakers have criticized Walz’s legacy, particularly in light of his administration’s handling of the fraud crisis. His final annual address, where he reportedly touted his record on fraud, was met with strong disapproval.
“President Trump is more popular than Tim Walz in his home state because Minnesotans are sick and tired of Walz siding with illegal aliens and Somali fraudsters over his hardworking, taxpaying constituents,” one commentator asserted. “The legacy of Tim Walz will be the fires that destroyed Minneapolis, the fraud that he allowed to be stolen under his watch, and his failures that have harmed our great state.”
The fraud scandal appears to be a primary driver of Walz’s declining approval ratings. His support has dropped by 10 points since the previous year, coinciding with the fraud scandal dominating news cycles.
Among Republicans in Minnesota, only 1% approve of Walz’s job performance. In contrast, 73% of Democrats and 32% of Independents approve.
“He let his fraud crisis blow up and didn’t do anything to fix it while he was busy shoving all this radical stuff into state government,” another observer commented. “After years of extreme far-left ideology and policies that don’t help normal people, Minnesotans have had enough. His legacy is going to be the fraud crisis and desecrating the state flag. Minnesota is just tired of it.”
