Politics / Tim Walz Inside Tim Walz's Potential Impact on Democratic Ticket Walz brings experience with young voters and union households By Newser.AI Read our AI policy Posted Aug 6, 2024 4:50 PM CDT Copied Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, right, laughs as he stands with Fridley, Minn., Mayor Scott Lund during a visit to the Cummins Power Generation Facility in Fridley, Minn., Monday, April 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File) Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate for the 2024 election, may have low recognition outside his state, but his track record shows strengths that may benefit the Democratic ticket. In 2022, Walz garnered significant support from young voters and union households in Minnesota, securing nearly 6 in 10 votes in the latter group. While he didn't win when it came to white voters without a college degree, he won 44% of their vote, versus the 32% secured by Democratic candidates nationally. Harris aims for Walz to bolster the Democratic appeal in the Midwest and among working-class voters, segments where he fared relatively well compared to national Democrats. A pre-selection survey by ABC News/Ipsos revealed that nearly 9 in 10 US adults were unfamiliar with Walz. For those aware of him, public opinion was evenly split, with 6% viewing him favorably and 7% unfavorably. Walz's background as a military veteran and former high school teacher may enhance his appeal. Although he lost among military veteran households in recent elections, he showed better performance among white men compared to the national Democratic average. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP) < > LA Kings Apologize for Scarves Sold During Armenian Night 6 hours, 53 minutes ago San Diego FC Takes Action Against Homophobic Chant 7 hours, 23 minutes ago Leaders of Major US Human Smuggling Ring Arrested 7 hours, 53 minutes ago King Charles Meets Trudeau Amid US-Canada Tensions 8 hours, 23 minutes ago Senate Blocks Bill Banning Transgender Women in Sports 8 hours, 53 minutes ago SS United States Completes First Leg of Voyage to Become Reef Mar 3, 2025 11:06 AM CST Hulu's Oscars Debut Marred by Technical Glitches Mar 3, 2025 10:50 AM CST Car Rams Crowd in Germany Mar 3, 2025 9:30 AM CST South Sudan Farmers Turn to Coffee Amid Crisis Mar 3, 2025 2:15 AM CST US Figure Skating Stars Honor Crash Victims Mar 3, 2025 1:45 AM CST Black Bear Rescued in Pakistan After Abuse Mar 3, 2025 1:15 AM CST San Diego FC Condemns Homophobic Chant at Home Opener Mar 3, 2025 12:45 AM CST Former Gang Member Wins New Zealand Open Mar 3, 2025 12:16 AM CST Report an error