Meet Governor Tim Walz

Governor Tim Walz has dedicated his career to serving the American people, fighting for working families, and ensuring economic opportunity for all. At 17, he enlisted in the Army National Guard, where he served for 24 years, eventually reaching the rank of Command Sergeant Major. Thanks to the GI Bill, he earned his college degree and later became a high school teacher and football coach, leading his team to a historic state championship. His deep connection to rural America helped him win a congressional seat in a Republican-leaning district, where he worked to support farmers and small-town communities.

As Governor of Minnesota, Walz has delivered tangible results. He cut taxes for working families, lowered insulin costs, and eliminated junk fees. He took bold action to protect reproductive rights, making Minnesota the first state to codify abortion protections after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. His leadership in public safety ensured more funding for law enforcement while implementing universal background checks for gun purchases.

A Strong Running Mate for Kamala Harris

Governor Walz’s experience, values, and leadership make him the ideal running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris. Harris has spent her career taking on corporate giants, leading the fight for reproductive rights, and standing firm against global threats like Putin’s aggression. Together, they form a stark contrast to Donald Trump and J.D. Vance, whose extreme Project 2025 agenda threatens Americans' freedoms, economic stability, and democracy.

Delivering for the Middle Class

Few leaders have done more for working families than Governor Walz:

• Lowered insulin prices to $35 per month for many Minnesotans
• Eliminated junk fees, putting money back in people’s pockets
• Signed paid leave into law, ensuring families can care for loved ones without losing wages
• Funded law enforcement, adding more police officers and investing in body cameras worked across party lines to pass a bipartisan infrastructure package

A Veteran and Advocate for Rural America

A lifelong Midwesterner, Walz grew up working on his family farm before enlisting in the National Guard, following in his father’s footsteps as a veteran. He retired as the highest-ranking enlisted National Guard soldier in Southern Minnesota and has remained a steadfast champion for veterans.

As a gun owner and avid pheasant hunter, Walz supports the Second Amendment while recognizing the need for responsible gun laws. As governor, he enacted universal background checks, ensuring public safety while respecting the rights of law-abiding citizens.

A Champion for Veterans and Education

During his six terms in Congress, Walz was a respected ranking House Veterans Affairs Committee member. He worked to reduce veteran suicides and improve resources for service members. His commitment to education stems from two decades as a high school teacher, where he inspired students both in the classroom and on the football field, leading Mankato West to its first state championship.

A Family Man Who Fights for Reproductive Rights

Governor Walz and his wife, Gwen, met while teaching high school in Nebraska before settling in Minnesota. As a former union member, Walz has always stood with teachers, workers, and families. He and Gwen faced years of fertility challenges before welcoming their daughter, Hope, through reproductive health care like IVF. His experience reinforces his commitment to ensuring all Americans access reproductive health care.

A Leader Focused on America’s Future

Governor Tim Walz has a proven track record of delivering results from economic growth to public safety and reproductive rights. His leadership has strengthened Minnesota’s middle class, and his vision for America’s future aligns with the values of hardworking families nationwide.