How old is Tim Walz? A brief biography of Kamala Harris' running mate
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen her running mate. On Tuesday, she selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to be the vice president on her 2024 campaign ticket.
The Minnesota governor had been speculated to be Harris' pick, among a short list of other contenders, such as Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg.
Alongside Harris, Walz is expected to make an appearance at a campaign rally Tuesday in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Here's a brief biography of Tim Walz.
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How old is Tim Walz?
Gov. Tim Walz is 60 years old, born on April 6, 1964.
He was born in West Point, Nebraska, and grew up in Valentine, Nebraska. He joined the National Guard at 17 and served for 24 years. He earned a social science degree at Chadron State College in 1989 and a Master of Science in educational leadership from Minnesota State University, Mankato in 2001.
After college, he taught abroad in China and returned to the States to serve full-time in the National Guard. He also taught social studies and coached at a school where he would meet his future wife, Gwen Whipple.
He served as a U.S. Representative for Minnesota's first district, serving six terms in the House from 2007 to 2019. He was elected Minnesota's 41st governor and his tenure began in 2019.
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How old is Kamala Harris?
Vice President Kamala Harris is 59 years old, born Oct. 20, 1964.
When she was sworn in at age 56 in 2021, Harris became the first woman, the first Black American and the first South Asian American to hold the role of vice president.
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