Profile: Tim Walz, Kamala Harris' Running Mate
Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. Walz is a 60-year-old US Army National Guard veteran and former teacher who appeals to rural, white voters and has pushed progressive policies. He called Donald Trump and JD Vance 'weird,' a label that resonated with many Democrats.
The US Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate.
Walz, born in Nebraska, is 60 years old, a US Army National Guard veteran, and former teacher.
He appeals to rural, white voters and has advanced progressive policies including paid worker leave and free school meals.
Walz has an eclectic background, having taught in China's Guangdong province and being the faculty adviser for the first gay-straight alliance chapter in a Minnesota school.
Enlisting in the US Army National Guard at 17, he served for 24 years and began his political career in 2006.
He won the gubernatorial elections in 2018 and 2022 and currently chairs the Democratic Governors Association.
Known for labeling Donald Trump and JD Vance as 'weird,' Walz’s comment gained traction among Democrats.
Walz, born in Nebraska, is 60 years old, a US Army National Guard veteran, and former teacher.
He appeals to rural, white voters and has advanced progressive policies including paid worker leave and free school meals.
Walz has an eclectic background, having taught in China's Guangdong province and being the faculty adviser for the first gay-straight alliance chapter in a Minnesota school.
Enlisting in the US Army National Guard at 17, he served for 24 years and began his political career in 2006.
He won the gubernatorial elections in 2018 and 2022 and currently chairs the Democratic Governors Association.
Known for labeling Donald Trump and JD Vance as 'weird,' Walz’s comment gained traction among Democrats.
