Timothy James Walz
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In August 2024, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris selected Tim Walz as her vice presidential running mate. Walz had previously served as a U.S. Representative for Minnesota’s 1st district from 2007 to 2019 and became Governor of Minnesota in 2019. Before politics, he worked as a high school social studies teacher and football coach. He received the Army Commendation Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.
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Born in West Point, Nebraska on April 6, 1964, Timothy James Walz grew up in Nebraska and attended Chadron State College, later earning degrees from Minnesota State University, Mankato and Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. He began his career as a high school social studies teacher and football coach, a role that earned him the nickname Coach Walz.
Walz’s political career began in 2006 when he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for Minnesota’s 1st district. He served from 2007 to 2019, building a reputation as a moderate Democrat. In 2018, he ran for Governor of Minnesota and won, taking office in January 2019. On August 6, 2024, Democratic nominee Kamala Harris announced Walz as her vice presidential running mate. He has also appeared on television programs such as The Daily Show and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
Tim Walz married Gwen Whipple in 1994. The couple has two children: Hope Walz and Gus Walz. Walz’s nickname Coach Walz stems from his years teaching and coaching high school football, while America’s dad reflects his public image.
Walz transitioned from teacher and coach to U.S. Representative and then Governor. In 2024, Kamala Harris chose him as her vice presidential running mate, a milestone for Minnesota. His military service, including the Army Commendation Medal, further defines his public life.
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You Know There’s Something Wrong with People When They Talk About Freedom – Freedom to Be in Your Bedroom, Freedom to Be in Your Exam Room, Freedom to Tell Your Kids What They Can Read.
In Minnesota, We Respect Our Neighbors and Their Personal Choices That They Make… Even If We Wouldn’t Make the Same Choices for Ourselves, There’s a Golden Rule: Mind Your Own Damn Business.
I’ve Been Friends with School Shooters.
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Serving as Governor of Minnesota since 2019, Walz previously held the office of U.S. Representative for Minnesota’s 1st district from 2007 to 2019.
Before his political career, Walz worked as a high school social studies teacher and football coach.
On August 6, 2024, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris selected Walz as her vice presidential running mate.
Walz was a U.S. Representative for Minnesota’s 1st district from 2007 to 2019.
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