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) < > Woman Who Helped Sink Trudeau Enters Race to Lead Canada 3 hours, 13 minutes ago Kemp Proposes Medicaid Changes for Low-Income Families 7 hours, 50 minutes ago Canada Considers US Submarine Purchase Amid Trade Tensions 9 hours, 27 minutes ago NOLA Clears Homeless Encampments Ahead of Super Bowl 10 hours, 29 minutes ago Trump Enlists NJ Congressman to Halt Offshore Wind 10 hours, 58 minutes ago Rare 1904 Olympic Gold Medal Goes Up for Auction 15 hours, 37 minutes ago Ohtani Donates $500K to Aid in Wildfire Relief 16 hours, 7 minutes ago Nintendo Unveils Switch 2 16 hours, 37 minutes ago China Faces 3rd Year of Population Decline 17 hours, 7 minutes ago Lorne Michaels Donates Career Archive to University of Texas Jan 16, 2025 1:08 PM CST South Carolina Unveils $1.8B Accounting Oversight Jan 16, 2025 1:45 AM CST Texas Deputy Shot Serving Warrant Jan 16, 2025 1:15 AM CST Cuba Begins Prisoner Release After Vatican-Brokered Deal Jan 16, 2025 12:15 AM CST West Virginia Governor Enacts Vaccine Policy Change Jan 15, 2025 10:33 AM CST Tiger Woods Debuts in TGL With Enthusiastic Flair Jan 15, 2025 8:43 AM CST Australia Vows Strong Response if Russian Harm Confirmed Jan 15, 2025 1:45 AM CST West Virginia Couple on Trial for Child Labor Jan 15, 2025 1:15 AM CST Biden Designates 2 National Monuments in California Jan 15, 2025 12:45 AM CST Report an error