Tim Walz: From High School Teacher to Minnesota Governor

Early Life and Career

Timothy James Walz was born on April 6, 1964, in Mankato, Minnesota.

Before entering politics, Walz worked as a high school geography teacher and football coach in Mankato.

He served in the U.S. Army National Guard for 24 years, retiring as a command sergeant major in 2014.

Walz began his political career in 2006 when he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.

He served in the House for 12 years, representing Minnesota's 1st Congressional District.

In 2018, Walz was elected Governor of Minnesota, defeating Republican incumbent Scott Jensen.

He was re-elected in 2022, defeating Republican challenger Scott Jensen.

As Governor, Walz has focused on issues such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure.

He has signed into law several significant pieces of legislation, including:

The One Minnesota Budget, which invests heavily in education, healthcare, and infrastructure
The Protect the Vote Act, which expands voting access
The Clean Energy Act, which invests in renewable energy and energy efficiency

Walz has also taken action on climate change, gun violence prevention, and racial justice.

In 2020, Walz was considered as a potential vice presidential running mate for Joe Biden.

However, Biden ultimately selected Kamala Harris as his running mate.

Walz's experience as a teacher, veteran, and politician made him a strong candidate for vice president.