Tim Walz
American politician, Governor of Minnesota
Born
April 6th, 1964
61 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the 41st Governor of Minnesota since 2019. Prior to the governorship, held a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2007 to 2019, representing Minnesota's 1st congressional district. Worked on various issues including education, veterans' affairs, and rural development. Ran for Vice President of the United States in the 2020 election as part of the Democratic Party's ticket. Advocated for policies aimed at improving healthcare access and addressing climate change.
Served as Governor of Minnesota
Represented Minnesota's 1st congressional district
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