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) < > Greek Seasonal Firefighters Demand Change 2 hours, 37 minutes ago Japanese Race Walker Suspended for Suspected Doping 4 hours, 37 minutes ago Trevi Fountain Tourists Toss Coins Into Makeshift Pool 4 hours, 40 minutes ago Railway Roof Collapse in Novi Sad Claims 13 Lives Nov 1, 2024 2:10 PM CDT Biden Sends $425M More in Military Aid to Ukraine Nov 1, 2024 2:06 PM CDT Tarantino Donates Original Pulp Fiction Script to Museum Nov 1, 2024 10:40 AM CDT Wawa Beverage Tumblers Recalled Over Metal Straw Hazard Nov 1, 2024 1:45 AM CDT Arkansas Buys Land for New Prison Construction Nov 1, 2024 1:15 AM CDT $635M Allocated to Modernize Bridges Across 19 States Nov 1, 2024 12:45 AM CDT British Abortion Protest Ban Sparks Debate on Silent Prayer Nov 1, 2024 12:15 AM CDT Slovak Appeals Court Upholds Ex-President's Sentence Oct 31, 2024 3:00 PM CDT Supreme Court Rejects Richard Moore Execution Reprieve Oct 31, 2024 2:52 PM CDT North Korea Digs Trenches in the DMZ Oct 31, 2024 2:32 PM CDT Germany Shuts Iranian Consulates After Prisoner's Execution Oct 31, 2024 2:23 PM CDT Ohio Bids Farewell to Trailblazer Jo Ann Davidson Oct 31, 2024 2:21 PM CDT Trump Opts for Election Day Vote After All Oct 31, 2024 1:00 PM CDT Stellantis Faces Revenue Slide Amid Product Launch Hitches Oct 31, 2024 12:50 PM CDT Peloton Names Apple Fitness+ Co-Founder as New CEO Oct 31, 2024 10:44 AM CDT Report an error