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) < > World's Tallest Teenager to Redshirt Freshman Year 19 hours, 9 minutes ago Plank Falls From Boston Skyscraper, Nearly Hits Pedestrians 19 hours, 39 minutes ago Gang Violence in Manhattan Has Killed 4 Bystanders Over 18 Months 20 hours, 9 minutes ago Seattle Man Charged in Random Daylight Stabbing Spree 20 hours, 42 minutes ago Ex-Prosecutor Arrested for Mayor's Brutal Killing Nov 14, 2024 1:45 AM CST Olympic Shot Put Legend Dies at 84 Nov 14, 2024 1:15 AM CST Florida Schools Remove Iconic Books Amid Controversy Nov 14, 2024 12:45 AM CST DOJ Sues to Stop UnitedHealth's Amedisys Acquisition Nov 14, 2024 12:15 AM CST 11 Hurt When Explosion Rocks Louisville Business Nov 13, 2024 2:15 AM CST New Mexico Election Official Faces Online Threats Nov 13, 2024 1:45 AM CST Olympian Withdraws From Boxing Elections After Racist, Sexist Attacks Nov 13, 2024 12:45 AM CST Driver Dies After Bypassing Barricade on Damaged Highway Nov 13, 2024 12:15 AM CST Report an error