Minnesota State Representative Isaac Schultz announced on Apr. 20 that the Rules and Legislative Administration Committee discussed impeachment resolutions against Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison. The resolutions accuse both officials of corrupt conduct in office, with additional allegations of crimes and misdemeanors against Ellison.
The discussion marks the first time in Minnesota state history that impeachment resolutions filed against a constitutional officer have been considered by a legislative committee, according to Schultz. The move comes amid ongoing concerns from some lawmakers and constituents about alleged mismanagement of taxpayer funds under the current administration.
Schultz said he has witnessed whistleblower testimonies over the past two years in the Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee. He stated, “Whistleblowers have been penalized, stripped of their jobs, and personally targeted by the Walz Administration during his attempts to cover up the fraud epidemic.” He also referenced reports from the Office of the Legislative Auditor describing non-compliance with state law that allegedly resulted in significant losses due to fraud.
The resolutions were referred for further investigation to the Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee, which is expected to report back to the House by May 1, 2026. Schultz said, “Frankly, at this stage, we do not know the full extent or depth of the fraud and its connection to both Governor Walz and Attorney General Ellison.” He added that a thorough investigation is necessary before any further action can be taken.
For an impeachment resolution to pass in Minnesota’s House of Representatives requires a majority vote—68 votes—while conviction and removal require a two-thirds vote in the Senate. According to Schultz, House Democrats voted unanimously against investigating these allegations; as a result, “the motion failed on a tie vote of 8-8.”
Schultz concluded by saying he will continue efforts toward accountability: “I will not stop pressing for accountability to restore the public’s trust in their state government.”
