19 Facts About Tim Walz Harriss Pick for Vice President
Early Life and Career
Timothy James Walz (born April 6, 1964) is an American politician who has served as the 41st governor of Minnesota since 2019. He was a high school social studies teacher and football coach before entering politics.
Military Service
Walz served for 24 years in the US Army National Guard, retiring as a command sergeant major. He deployed to Iraq in 2005-2006.
Political Career
Walz was elected to the US House of Representatives in 2006, where he served until 2019. He was a member of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs and the House Armed Services Committee.
Governor of Minnesota
Walz was elected governor of Minnesota in 2018. He is a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL).
Controversies
Walz has been criticized for his support of government-issued IDs for illegal aliens. He has also been criticized for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Personal Life
Walz is married to Gwen Walz and they have two children. He is a Roman Catholic.
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