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) < > Kylie Kelce Announces 4th Pregnancy on Instagram 5 hours, 20 minutes ago Chase Elliott Named NASCAR's Most Popular Driver Again 5 hours, 28 minutes ago Massachusetts to End Hotel Shelters for Homeless Families 7 hours, 3 minutes ago Diddy Seeks Jail Release Amid Sex Trafficking Trial 10 hours, 14 minutes ago Louisiana Lawmakers Want Juvenile Trials Shifted to Adult Court 11 hours, 14 minutes ago Turkish Doctor Denies Fraud in Baby Deaths Case 12 hours, 14 minutes ago Massachusetts Officer Fatally Shoots Dog Mistaken as Coyote 13 hours, 5 minutes ago US Targets Gazprombank With New Sanctions Nov 22, 2024 12:10 PM CST New Zealand Enforces Ban on Public Gang Symbols Nov 22, 2024 12:06 PM CST Judge Dismisses Gabby Petito Family's Lawsuit Against Moab Nov 22, 2024 11:50 AM CST Some Gaza Families Are Eating Just Once a Day Nov 22, 2024 2:30 AM CST NYCFC's New Stadium to Be Named Etihad Park Nov 22, 2024 2:00 AM CST Carlo Acutis to Be Canonized by Pope Francis Nov 21, 2024 2:17 PM CST Women Achieve Legislative Majority in Colorado, New Mexico Nov 21, 2024 1:59 PM CST 30-Year Mortgage Rates Near Highest Level Since July Nov 21, 2024 1:14 PM CST Search Is On for Thief Who Stole 9/11 Memorial Rose Nov 21, 2024 12:39 PM CST Alabama Inmate Faces Execution via Nitrogen Gas Nov 21, 2024 12:33 PM CST 12 Arrested Over Deadly Train Station Collapse Nov 21, 2024 12:27 PM CST Report an error