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) < > SS United States Completes First Leg of Voyage to Become Reef 10 hours, 53 minutes ago Hulu's Oscars Debut Marred by Technical Glitches 11 hours, 9 minutes ago Car Rams Crowd in Germany 12 hours, 29 minutes ago South Sudan Farmers Turn to Coffee Amid Crisis 19 hours, 45 minutes ago US Figure Skating Stars Honor Crash Victims 20 hours, 15 minutes ago Black Bear Rescued in Pakistan After Abuse 20 hours, 45 minutes ago San Diego FC Condemns Homophobic Chant at Home Opener 21 hours, 15 minutes ago Former Gang Member Wins New Zealand Open 21 hours, 43 minutes ago Report an error