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) < > Hidden Figures of Space Race Awarded Congressional Medals 9 hours, 1 minute ago Vermont Town Official, Family Found Dead in Home Sep 18, 2024 2:24 PM CDT Trump Repeats False Claims on Chinese Auto Factories Sep 18, 2024 9:10 AM CDT Donna Kelce to Appear in 2 Hallmark Movies Sep 18, 2024 10:06 AM CDT Norway Reports First Bluetongue Cases Since 2009 11 hours, 23 minutes ago Kentucky Senator Progresses After Lawn Mower Accident 11 hours, 21 minutes ago Japanese Child Fatally Stabbed Near Shenzhen School 14 hours, 28 minutes ago Special Prosecutor Appointed in Karen Read Murder Case 18 hours, 25 minutes ago 2 Killed, 2 Injured in Idaho Gas Station Blast 19 hours, 25 minutes ago Queen Margrethe II Hospitalized After Fall 13 hours, 39 minutes ago Hackers Demand $6M in Bitcoin From Sea-Tac Sep 18, 2024 10:40 PM CDT GM Offers Adapters for Access to Tesla Superchargers Sep 18, 2024 10:05 PM CDT Ossoff Pushes for Senate Oversight in Postmaster Selection 20 hours, 18 minutes ago Jean Smart to Launch SNL 's 50th Season 18 hours, 55 minutes ago Connecticut Aquarium Settles Federal Probe Over Whale Deaths Sep 18, 2024 10:17 PM CDT Zoo Plans to Trademark 'Moo Deng the Hippo' 8 hours, 51 minutes ago Father Believed Son Possessed Before Supermarket Killing Spree Sep 18, 2024 3:45 AM CDT Court Rules Oxford Staff Not Liable in Shooting 7 hours, 16 minutes ago Report an error