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) < > Judge: Missouri Halloween Sign Law Is Unconstitutional Oct 15, 2024 9:22 AM CDT Ilia Malinin Elevates Figure Skating With Legal Backflip Oct 15, 2024 3:00 PM CDT 'Full-Scale Human Catastrophe' Looms in Southern Africa Oct 15, 2024 2:00 PM CDT Paris Launches Ambitious Eco-Revamp Ahead of Notre Dame Reopening 11 hours, 13 minutes ago Walgreens to Close 1.2K US Stores in Revamp Oct 15, 2024 11:18 AM CDT Historic Vote May End Aristocrats' Role in Parliament 12 hours, 13 minutes ago Santa Monica College Shuts Down After Campus Shooting 12 hours, 44 minutes ago Elton John Brings Televangelist's Story to Broadway 11 hours, 43 minutes ago Maine Shooting Victims Sue Army for Inaction Oct 15, 2024 12:40 PM CDT Trump Campaign Owes St. Cloud $209K for Rally Oct 14, 2024 6:58 PM CDT Cricket Coach Fired Amid Assault Allegations Oct 15, 2024 4:00 PM CDT Tori Amos Pens Children's Book Oct 15, 2024 1:00 PM CDT Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Take In a Baseball Game Oct 15, 2024 1:15 AM CDT Serena Williams Undergoes Surgery to Remove Neck Cyst 4 hours, 23 minutes ago King Charles Is Heading to Samoa Oct 15, 2024 2:15 AM CDT Cruz and Allred Face Off in Key Texas Debate Oct 15, 2024 1:45 AM CDT Jury Selection Advances in Delphi Murder Trial Oct 15, 2024 9:16 AM CDT Jim Harbaugh Tackles Health Concerns in Surprise Press Talk Oct 15, 2024 12:50 AM CDT Report an error