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Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for US president, has named Tim Walz, the governor of Minnesota, as her running mate ahead of the much anticipated November election.
This decision puts to an end intense speculation over which candidate Harris would pick to challenge the Republican nominee and former president, Donald Trump, and his vice-presidential pick, Ohio senator JD Vance.
Tim Walz started his political career in 2006 by running for office in a Republican-leaning congressional district, where he successfully unseated the incumbent.
He retained his congressional seat until his election as governor of Minnesota in 2018, a position he secured again in 2022.
Under Walz’s administration, Minnesota has achieved significant progressive legislative milestones, including universal school meals, legalized marijuana, abortion protections, and gun control measures.
Meanwhile, it was his simple retort against Trump and his allies that caught national Democrats’ attention most: he called them weird. His clips on TV shows went viral, showing him pushing back on Republicans’ “weird behavior” while showcasing a list of what he’s accomplished as a Democratic governor and how Democrats would govern if they win the White House again, Guardian reported.
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Before he entered public office, he was a school teacher in Mankato, Minnesota, teaching geography to high school students. He also served in the army national guard for 24 years.
Walz’s diverse experience and legislative achievements make him a strategic choice for Harris as they prepare to contest the November election.
