Chris Schmitter to leave Walz's office

Walz’s chief of staff to transition to campaign

The Minnesota State Capitol Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (Nicole Neri/Minnesota Reformer)Gov. Tim Walz’s closest advisor, who helped the second-term Democrat manage an array of crises and shepherd through progressive wins during the 2023 legislative session, will leave his government role to work for Walz’s reelection for an unprecedented third, four-year term. Chris Schmitter, who has served as Walz’s chief of staff since he took office in 2019, …

Chris Schmitter to leave Walz's office

Gov. Tim Walz's longtime adviser will take on a new senior role in the governor's re-election campaign.