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) < > Decades-Old Baby Swap Case Unfolds in Norway 2 hours, 14 minutes ago Waymo Expands Robotaxi Service to All of LA 2 hours, 59 minutes ago Renowned Artist Frank Auerbach Dies at 93 3 hours, 31 minutes ago The Estimate for Fixing Tropicana Field Is In 3 hours, 37 minutes ago Spy Satellite Imagery Reveals Historic Battle Site in Iraq 4 hours, 56 minutes ago Thunberg Leads Protest Against Azerbaijan Hosting Climate Talks 16 hours, 29 minutes ago New Zealand's Prime Minister Apologizes for Decades of Abuse 16 hours, 59 minutes ago Man Detained After Car Hits Exercisers in Zhuhai 17 hours, 29 minutes ago 5 Found Dead in Linked Wichita Shootings 17 hours, 59 minutes ago Singles' Day Losing Luster as E-Commerce Looks Abroad Nov 11, 2024 11:19 AM CST Taliban Joins UN Climate Conference for First Time Nov 11, 2024 1:45 AM CST Taylor Swift Dominates 2024 MTV EMAs Nov 11, 2024 1:15 AM CST Cuba Shaken by Earthquake Amid Hurricane Recovery Nov 11, 2024 12:45 AM CST King Charles III Leads Remembrance Sunday Ceremony Nov 11, 2024 12:15 AM CST Alitalia Dismisses Remaining Staff Amid ITA Merger Hurdles Nov 10, 2024 11:16 AM CST Report an error