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) < > F-35 Fighter Jet Crashes in Alaska Jan 29, 2025 12:15 AM CST Youngest White House Press Secretary Makes Her Debut Jan 28, 2025 1:31 PM CST Kim Jong Un Pushes Nuclear Expansion After Trump's Inauguration Jan 29, 2025 2:15 AM CST Brittney Griner Joins Atlanta Dream, Ends 11-Year Phoenix Stint Jan 29, 2025 12:45 AM CST Jake and Logan Paul Tease New HBO Max Project Jan 29, 2025 1:15 AM CST Vatican Issues Ethical Guidelines for AI Use Jan 29, 2025 1:45 AM CST New Mexico Hunters Warned of Record PFAS Levels in Wildlife 3 hours, 36 minutes ago Antony Blinken Has a Book Deal Jan 28, 2025 10:35 AM CST Music Stars Unite for FireAid Concert Benefiting Wildfire Relief 4 hours, 6 minutes ago Utah Fights to Keep Sundance Film Festival as Relocation Looms 4 hours, 36 minutes ago Serbian PM Resigns Amidst Protests, Unrest Jan 28, 2025 1:49 PM CST Dogs Survive Plane Crash, Find Homes as Tribute to Pilot 2 hours, 51 minutes ago X Partners With Visa to Launch Real-Time Payments System Jan 28, 2025 1:42 PM CST Netanyahu Invited to White House by Trump Jan 28, 2025 1:36 PM CST Daughter of Ex-President Zuma Faces Court Over Terrorism Charges 4 hours, 59 minutes ago East Palestine, Norfolk Southern Reach $22M Settlement Over Derailment Jan 28, 2025 11:10 AM CST Plane Catches Fire in South Korea Jan 28, 2025 12:58 PM CST Boeing's $3.8B Q4 Loss Continues Troubled Streak Amid Strikes Jan 28, 2025 10:30 AM CST Report an error