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flag Chris Schmitter, Minnesota’s top aide since 2019, departs to join Gov. Walz’s 2026 campaign, succeeded by Patrick Tanis.

flag Chris Schmitter, Minnesota’s longest-serving governor’s chief of staff since 2019, will leave his role at the end of October 2025 to join Gov. flag Tim Walz’s campaign for a potential third term. flag Schmitter, a key architect of progressive policies like the state’s child tax credit and a central figure during major events including the pandemic and the George Floyd protests, will become a senior advisor. flag Patrick Tanis, who has worked with Walz since 2005 and served as deputy chief of staff since 2019, will succeed him. flag The transition marks a shift as Walz prepares for a possible 2026 reelection bid.

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