Tim Walz

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Tim Walz

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. Vice President
Date of Birth April 6, 1964 (Age: 62)
Overall Community Sentiment: Leaning Supportive

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Overview
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Personal Background

Tim Walz holds a robust educational background, including a bachelor's degree in social science education and a master's degree focused on human rights and genocide studies. He began his career as a teacher and coach, achieving notable success in guiding his high school football team to a state championship. Walz also served 24 years in the Army National Guard, culminating in a command role and multiple deployments. His professional journey transitioned from teaching and coaching to significant leadership roles within the public sector.

Political Ideas

Tim Walz's political identity is marked by a blend of progressive policy advocacy and a pragmatic approach to governance, often surprising in its ideological flexibility. He champions reproductive rights and climate action while simultaneously showing an unexpected alignment with industrial interests on environmental regulations. His military background and emphasis on veteran care contrast with his liberal policy stances, revealing a nuanced ideological positioning. Walz's rhetoric frequently underscores community and resilience, drawing from his personal and professional experiences.

Campaigns
2024: U.S.A. Vice President

Election History

Vice President of the United States

75,017,613 votes (48.32%)

Loss

Winner: J.D. Vance

2022: Minnesota State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

2022 Minnesota gubernatorial election

1,312,349 votes (52.27%)

Win

Democratic-Farmer-Labor primary results

416,973 votes (96.54%)

Win
2018: Minnesota State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

Minnesota gubernatorial election, 2018

1,393,096 votes (53.84%)

Win

Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party primary results

242,832 votes (41.60%)

Win
2016: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Minnesota's 1st congressional district, 2016

169,074 votes (50.30%)

Win
2014: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Minnesota's 1st congressional district, 2014

122,851 votes (54.20%)

Win
2012: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Minnesota's 1st congressional district, 2012

193,211 votes (57.50%)

Win
2010: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Minnesota's 1st Congressional district election, 2010

122,365 votes (49.30%)

Win
2008: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Minnesota's 1st Congressional district election, 2008

207,753 votes (62.50%)

Win
2006: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota District 1

141,622 votes (53.70%)

Win