East Twin Cities

Wayne Johnson, a political commentator active on social media, has recently posted a series of messages addressing Minnesota's political landscape and the upcoming gubernatorial election.

On September 20, 2025, Johnson criticized the current state leadership by stating, "90% of issues in MN could be addressed if @GovTimWalz was not reelected. #crime #lawenforcementcrisis #fraud #businesssclimate #houseing #budgetcrisis #politicalclimate @GrageDustin We need the right person." In this post, he attributed a range of state challenges to Governor Tim Walz’s administration and called for new leadership.

Later that day, Johnson shifted focus toward solutions rather than criticism. He wrote, "We do not need to focus on what Walz has done wrong. Our message needs to be what we do to fix it. Many fixes will be easy if the candidate is elected and is committed to change and moving MN forward. The Governor is the must win if we hope for a better MN." This statement emphasized proactive messaging and underscored the importance of winning the governorship in order to implement change.

On September 21, 2025, Johnson expressed optimism about future political shifts in Minnesota: "Today starts a new week. May it start a new direction for MN. Little steps each day can lead to big changes next November. 1 change at the top can change everything!! #Election2026 #Governor2026"

These comments come as Minnesota prepares for its 2026 gubernatorial election cycle. Governor Tim Walz has served as Minnesota’s governor since January 2019 and previously represented Minnesota’s 1st congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives.

The state's political climate remains closely watched as candidates and commentators debate key issues such as crime rates, economic conditions, housing availability, budget concerns, and law enforcement policies ahead of the next election.