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) < > Chain Reaction Crash in Central Utah Kills 5 7 hours, 51 minutes ago 17 Killed in Dual Mass Shootings in South Africa 9 hours, 6 minutes ago South Korea to Compensate Dog Meat Farmers Sep 27, 2024 9:38 AM CDT Taliban Face Legal Action Over Women's Rights Violations Sep 27, 2024 3:45 AM CDT Erosion Forces Residents of Alaska Village to Relocate Permanently Sep 27, 2024 3:15 AM CDT King Frederik Marks Rebuilding of Copenhagen's Boersen Sep 27, 2024 2:45 AM CDT Top NIH Neuroscientist Found Guilty of Research Misconduct Sep 27, 2024 2:15 AM CDT Intel: North Korea's Uranium Enough for Double-Digit Bomb Arsenal Sep 26, 2024 2:53 PM CDT Hong Kong Celebrates Arrival of New Giant Pandas Sep 26, 2024 2:00 PM CDT Executive Order to Make Active Shooter Drills Less Traumatizing Sep 26, 2024 1:26 PM CDT Naomi Campbell Barred From Holding Charity Trustee Role Sep 26, 2024 12:59 PM CDT Ohio Residents Return Home After Chemical Leak Contained Sep 26, 2024 11:45 AM CDT Harrods Apologizes for Abuse by Late Owner Al Fayed Sep 26, 2024 11:15 AM CDT Barbra Streisand Approves Multi-Part Documentary on Her Life Sep 26, 2024 10:53 AM CDT Father of Teen Accused in NC Mass Shooting Pleads Guilty Sep 26, 2024 10:42 AM CDT LeBron and Bronny James Set for NBA History Sep 26, 2024 3:15 AM CDT Finnish Zoo to Return Costly Pandas Early Sep 26, 2024 2:45 AM CDT Philadelphia Bakery's Cookie Poll Gains Widespread Attention Sep 26, 2024 2:15 AM CDT Report an error