19 Interesting Facts About Tim Walz, Harriss Pick for Vice President

Background and Early Life

Tim Walz is the 41st Governor of Minnesota, first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022.

Born in Red Wing, Minnesota, Walz worked as a high school social studies teacher before entering politics.

He served in the Army National Guard and was deployed to Iraq in 2005.

Walz was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2006 and served until 2019.

In Congress, he was a member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee and served as its ranking member from 2017.

Walz supported the Affordable Care Act and voted against the Iraq War.

As Governor, Walz has focused on healthcare, education, and economic development.

He has expanded access to affordable healthcare and increased funding for public schools.

Walz has also supported renewable energy and clean water initiatives.

Walz is married to Gwen Walz and they have two children.

He is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys hunting, fishing, and camping.

Walz is a graduate of Mankato State University and the University of Northern Iowa.