Tim Walz

Tim Walz

Democratic Party

Governor of Minnesota

Tenure

2019 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

5

Predecessor

Mark Dayton

Prior offices

U.S. House Minnesota District 1

Successor: Jim Hagedorn

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Compensation

Base salary

$127,629

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 8, 2022

Education

High school

Butte High School, Butte, NE

Bachelor's

Chadron State College, Chadron, NE

Graduate

Minnesota State University

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Military National Guard

Years of service

1996 - 2005

Personal

Religion

Christian: Lutheran

Profession

Teacher

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Tim Walz (Democratic Party) is the Governor of Minnesota. He assumed office on January 7, 2019. His current term ends on January 4, 2027.

Walz (Democratic Party) ran for re-election for Governor of Minnesota. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Prior to being elected governor of Minnesota, Walz was the U.S. representative for Minnesota's 1st congressional district from 2007 to 2019. He was re-elected in 2016 with 50.3 percent of the vote. This district was one of 13 Democratic-held U.S. House districts that Donald Trump (R) won in the 2016 presidential election. In the U.S. House, Walz served as the ranking member of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Biography

Walz was born in 1964 in West Point, NE. After graduating from public high school in Butte, NE, Walz went on to earn his B.S. at Chadron State College and his M.S. at Minnesota State University in 1989 and 2001, respectively, having also attended Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Prior to his political career, Walz worked as a school teacher. He also served in the Army National Guard and is a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Political career

Below is an abbreviated outline of Walz's academic, professional, and political career:

Governor of Minnesota (2019-present)

Walz assumed office as the governor of Minnesota on January 7, 2019.

U.S. House of Representatives (2007-2019)

Walz represented Minnesota's 1st Congressional District from 2007 to 2019.

Click [show] to view Walz's committee assignments.

2017-2018 At the beginning of the 115th Congress, Walz was assigned to the following committees: Committee on Agriculture Committee on Veterans' Affairs 2015-2016 Walz served on the following committees: Agriculture Committee Armed Services Committee Subcommittee on Military Personnel Veterans' Affairs Committee Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations 2013-2014 Walz served on the following committees: Agriculture Committee Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy and Forestry Ranking member Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials United States House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations 2011-2012 Walz served on the following House committees: Agriculture Committee Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Veterans' Affairs Committee Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs

Click [show] to see Walz's key votes.

Key votes: 115th Congress, 2017-2018 For detailed information about each vote, click here. Votes on domestic policy (click to expand) Did not vote on: Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (Conference report) (HR 2)  Bill Passed (369-47) on December 12, 2018 Proposed providing funding for commodity support, conservation, trade and international food aid, nutrition assistance, farm credit, rural development, research and extension activities, forestry, horticulture, and crop insurance through fiscal year 2023. Voted Nay on: Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (HR 2 (second vote))  Bill Passed (213-211) on June 21, 2018 Proposed providing funding for commodity support, conservation, trade and international food aid, nutrition assistance, farm credit, rural development, research and extension activities, forestry, horticulture, and crop insurance. It also proposed modifying the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, previously known as the food stamp program. Voted Nay on: Securing America’s Future Act of 2018 (HR 4760)  Bill Failed (193-231) on June 21, 2018 Proposed funding a border wall, limiting legal immigration, a mandatory worker verification program, allowing DACA recipients to apply for legal status, and preventing separation of families at the border. Did not vote on: Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (HR 2)  Bill Passed (369-47) on December 12, 2018 Reauthorizes through FY2023 and modifies some Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs. Voted Nay on: Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (HR 36)  Bill Passed (237-189) on October 3, 2017 Proposed amending the federal criminal code to make it a crime for any person to perform or attempt to perform an abortion if the probable post-fertilization age of the fetus was 20 weeks or more. The bill provided exceptions for an abortion: (1) that was necessary to save the life of the pregnant woman, or (2) when the pregnancy was the result of rape or incest. Voted Nay on: Kate's Law (HR 3004)  Bill Passed (257-167) on June 29, 2017 Proposed increasing criminal penalties for individuals in the country illegally who were convicted of certain crimes, deported, and then re-entered the U.S. illegally. Voted Nay on: No Sanctuary for Criminals Act (HR 3003)  Bill Passed (228-195) on June 29, 2017 Proposed withholding federal funds from states and localities that chose not to follow federal immigration laws. Voted Nay on: American Health Care Act of 2017 (HR 1628)  Bill passed (217-213) on May 4, 2017 Proposed modifying the budgetary and fiscal provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare. Votes on economic affairs and regulations (click to expand) Voted Yea on: Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 (Conference report) (HR 6157)  Bill Passed (361-61) on September 26, 2018 Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Departments of Defense, Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Education. Did not vote on: Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019 (Conference report) (HR 5895)  Bill Passed (377-20) on September 13, 2018 Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Department of Energy, water resources, the legislative branch, military construction, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, among other programs. Did not vote on: Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 (HR 6157)  Bill Passed (359-49) on June 28, 2018 Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Departments of Defense, Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Education. Did not vote on: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 (HR 5895)  Bill Passed (235-179) on June 8, 2018 Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Department of Energy, water resources, the legislative branch, military construction, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, among other programs. Did not vote on: Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (S 2155)  Bill Passed (258-159) on May 22, 2018 Proposed exempting some banks from the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Did not vote on: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 1625)  Bill Passed (256-167) on March 22, 2018 Proposed providing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes. Voted Nay on: The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (HR 1892)  Bill Passed (240-186) on February 9, 2018 Proposed providing appropriations through March 23, 2018. Did not vote on: Further Extension Of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 1892)  Bill Passed (245-182) on February 6, 2018 Proposed providing appropriations through March 23, 2018. Voted Nay on: Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. (HR 195)  Bill Passed (266-150) on January 22, 2018 Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through February 8, 2018. Voted Nay on: Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. (HR 195)  Bill Passed (230-197) on January 18, 2018 Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through February 16, 2018. Voted Nay on: Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 1370)  Bill Passed (231-188) on December 21, 2017 Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through January 19, 2018. Voted Nay on: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (HR 1)  Bill Passed (227-203) on December 19, 2017 Proposed providing for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018. Voted Yea on: Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes (HJ Res 123)  Bill Passed (235-193) on December 7, 2017 Proposed funding the government until December 22, 2017. Voted Nay on: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (HR 1)  Bill Passed (227-205) on November 16, 2017 Proposed amending the Internal Revenue Code to reduce tax rates and modify policies, credits, and deductions for individuals and businesses. Voted Nay on: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2018 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2019 through 2027. (H Con Res 71)  Bill Passed (216-212) on October 26, 2017 Proposed establishing the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2018 and setting forth budgetary levels for FY2019-FY2027. (This bill proposed adopting the Senate's budget resolution.) Did not vote on: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2018 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2019 through 2027. (H Con Res 71)  Bill Passed (219-206) on October 5, 2017 Proposed establishing the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2018 and setting forth budgetary levels for FY2019-FY2027. Voted Nay on: Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 3354)  Bill Passed (211-198) on September 14, 2017 Proposed providing FY2018 appropriations for the federal government. It combined 12 appropriations bills. Voted Yea on: Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2017 (Included amendments to suspend the debt ceiling and fund the government) (HR 601)  Bill Passed (316-90) on September 8, 2017 Proposed suspending the debt ceiling and funding the government until December 8, 2017, and providing funding for Hurricanes Harvey and Irma relief efforts. Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2017 (HR 601)  Bill Passed (419-3) on September 6, 2017 Proposed providing $7.85 billion for disaster relief requirements, including response and recovery efforts from Hurricane Harvey. Voted Nay on: Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 (HR 10)  Bill passed (233-186) on June 8, 2017 Proposed amending the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, among other acts. Voted Yea on: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 (HR 244)  Bill passed (309-118) on May 3, 2017 Proposed a $1.2 trillion budget to fund the government through the end of the fiscal year on September 30, 2017. Votes on foreign policy and national security issues (click to expand) Did not vote on: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (HR 5515)  Bill Passed (351-66) on May 24, 2018 Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities Voted Nay on: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 695)  Bill Passed (250-166) on January 30, 2018 Proposed providing appropriations for military functions administered by the Department of Defense and for other purposes, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. Voted Yea on: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018—Conference report (HR 2810)  Bill Passed (356-70) on November 14, 2017 Proposed authorizing FY2018 appropriations and setting forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. Voted Nay on: Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 3219)  Bill Passed (235-192) on July 27, 2017 Proposed making appropriations for defense, military construction, Veterans Affairs, the Legislative Branch, energy and water development, and for other purposes for the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2018. Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (HR 3364)  Bill Passed (419-3) on July 25, 2017 Proposed providing congressional review and measures to counter aggression by the governments of Iran, the Russian Federation, and North Korea, and for other purposes. Voted Yea on: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (HR 3180, second vote)  Bill Passed (380-35) on July 28, 2017 Proposed authorizing appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. Voted Nay on: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (HR 3180)  Bill Failed (241-163) on July 24, 2017 Proposed authorizing appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. Voted Yea on: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (HR 2810)  Bill Passed (344-81) on July 14, 2017 Proposed authorizing fiscal year 2018 appropriations and setting forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It did not provide budget authority. Voted Yea on: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017 (HR 1301)  Bill passed (371-48) on March 8, 2017 The $577.9 billion fiscal year 2017 defense spending bill proposed $516.1 billion in base budget funding and $61.8 billion for Overseas Contingency Operations/ Global War on Terrorism funding. 114th Congress The first session of the 114th Congress enacted into law six out of the 2,616 introduced bills (0.2 percent). Comparatively, the 113th Congress had 1.3 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the first session. In the second session, the 114th Congress enacted 133 out of 3,159 introduced bills (4.2 percent). Comparatively, the 113th Congress had 7.0 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session. For more information pertaining to Walz's voting record in the 114th Congress, please see the below sections. Economic and fiscal Trade Act of 2015 See also: The Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, 2015 Trade adjustment assistance On June 12, 2015, the House rejected the trade adjustment assistance (TAA) measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015—by a vote of 126-302. Trade adjustment assistance (TAA) is a federal program providing American workers displaced by foreign trade agreements with job training and services. The measure was packaged with trade promotion authority (TPA), also known as fast-track authority. TPA is a legislative procedure that allows Congress to define "U.S. negotiating objectives and spells out a detailed oversight and consultation process for during trade negotiations. Under TPA, Congress retains the authority to review and decide whether any proposed U.S. trade agreement will be implemented," according to the Office of the United States Trade Representative. Walz was one of 144 Democrats to vote against the bill. Trade promotion authority On June 12, 2015, the House passed the trade promotion authority (TPA) measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015 —by a vote of 219-211. TPA gives the president fast-track authority to negotiate trade agreements sent to Congress without the opportunity for amendment or filibuster. Although the House approved TPA, it was a largely symbolic vote given the measure was part of a package trade bill including trade adjustment assistance (TAA), which was rejected earlier the same day. Walz was one of 157 Democrats to vote against the measure. Trade promotion authority second vote After the trade adjustment assistance (TAA) and trade promotion authority (TPA) did not pass the House together on June 12, 2015, representatives voted to authorize TPA alone as an amendment to HR 2146—the Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act—on June 18, 2015. The amendment passed by a vote of 218-208, with all voting members of the House maintaining his or her original position on TPA except for Ted Yoho (R-Fla.). Walz was one of 158 Democrats to vote against the amendment. Trade adjustment assistance second vote The House passed HR 1295—the Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015—on June 25, 2015, by a vote of 286-138. The Senate packaged trade adjustment assistance (TAA) in this bill after the House rejected the TAA measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015. Along with trade promotion authority (TPA), which Congress passed as part of HR 2146—the Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act—TAA became law on June 29, 2015. Walz was one of 175 Democrats to vote in favor of HR 1295. Defense spending authorization On May 15, 2015, the House passed HR 1735—the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016—by a vote of 269-151. The bill "authorizes FY2016 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation." Walz voted with 40 Democrats and 228 Republicans to approve the bill. The Senate passed the bill on June 18, 2015, by a vote of 71-25. President Barack Obama vetoed the bill on October 22, 2015. On November 5, 2015, the House passed S 1356—the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016—by a vote of 370-58. The second version of the $607 billion national defense bill included $5 billion in cuts to match what was approved in the budget and language preventing the closure of the Guantanamo Bay military prison. Walz voted with 134 other Democrats and 235 Republicans to approve the bill. On November 10, 2015, the Senate passed the bill by a vote of 91-3, and President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 25, 2015. 2016 Budget proposal On April 30, 2015, the House voted to approve SConRes11, a congressional budget proposal for fiscal year 2016, by a vote of 226-197. The non-binding resolution was designed to create 12 appropriations bills to fund the government. All 183 Democrats who voted, including Walz, voted against the resolution. 2015 budget On October 28, 2015, the House passed HR 1314—the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015—by a vote of 266-167. The bill increased military and domestic spending levels and suspended the debt ceiling until March 2017. Walz voted with 186 Democrats and 79 Republicans in favor of the bill. It passed the Senate on October 30, 2015. President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 2, 2015. Foreign Affairs Iran nuclear deal See also: Iran nuclear agreement, 2015 On May 14, 2015, the House approved HR 1191—the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015—by a vote of 400-25. The bill required President Barack Obama to submit the details of the nuclear deal with Iran for congressional review. Congress had 60 days to review the deal and vote to approve, disapprove, or take no action on the deal. During the review period, sanctions on Iran could not be lifted. Walz voted with 176 Democrats to approve the bill. Approval of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action On September 11, 2015, the House rejected HR 3461—To approve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, signed at Vienna on July 14, 2015, relating to the nuclear program of Iran—by a vote of 162-269. The legislation proposed approving the nuclear agreement with Iran. Walz voted with 161 Democrats for the bill. Suspension of Iran sanctions relief On September 11, 2015, the House approved HR 3460—To suspend until January 21, 2017, the authority of the President to waive, suspend, reduce, provide relief from, or otherwise limit the application of sanctions pursuant to an agreement related to the nuclear program of Iran—by a vote of 247-186. HR 3460 prohibited "the President, prior to January 21, 2017, from: limiting the application of specified sanctions on Iran or refraining from applying any such sanctions; or removing a foreign person (including entities) listed in Attachments 3 or 4 to Annex II of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPA) from the list of designated nationals and blocked persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Asset Control of the Department of the Treasury." Walz voted with 185 Democrats against the bill. Presidential non-compliance of section 2 On September 10, 2015, the House passed H Res 411—Finding that the President has not complied with section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015—by a vote of 245-186. Section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 required the president to submit all materials related to the nuclear agreement for congressional review. House Republicans introduced the resolution because two agreements between the International Atomic Energy Agency and Iran were not submitted to Congress. Walz voted with 185 Democrats against the resolution. Export-Import Bank On October 27, 2015, the House passed HR 597—the Export-Import Bank Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2015—by a vote of 313-118. The bill proposed reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank and allowing it to resume offering assistance in the form of loans and insurance to foreign companies that wanted to buy U.S. goods. Walz voted with 185 Democrats and 127 Republicans in favor of the bill. Domestic USA FREEDOM Act of 2015 On May 13, 2015, the House passed HR 2048—the Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ensuring Effective Discipline Over Monitoring Act of 2015 or the USA FREEDOM Act of 2015—by a vote of 338-88. The legislation revised HR 3199—the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005—by ending the bulk collection of metadata under Sec. 215 of the act, requiring increased reporting from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, and requiring the use of "a specific selection term as the basis for national security letters that request information from wire or electronic communication service providers, financial institutions, or consumer reporting agencies." Walz voted with 141 Democrats and 196 Republicans to approve the legislation. It became law on June 2, 2015. Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act On May 13, 2015, the House passed HR 36—the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act—by a vote of 242-184. The bill proposed prohibiting abortions from being performed after a fetus was determined to be 20 weeks or older. The bill proposed exceptions in cases of rape, incest, or to save the life of the mother. Walz voted with 179 Democrats against the bill. Cyber security On April 23, 2015, the House passed HR 1731—the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015—by a vote of 355-63. The bill proposed creating an information sharing program that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. It also proposed including liability protections for companies. Walz voted with 134 Democrats and 220 Republicans to approve the bill. On April 22, 2015, the House passed HR 1560—the Protecting Cyber Networks Act—by a vote of 307-116. The bill proposed procedures that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. Walz voted with 78 Democrats and 37 Republicans against the bill. Immigration On November 19, 2015, the House passed HR 4038—the American SAFE Act of 2015—by a vote of 289-137. The bill proposed instituting additional screening processes for refugees from Iraq and Syria who applied for admission to the U.S. Walz voted with 46 Democrats and 242 Republicans in favor of the bill. 113th Congress The second session of the 113th Congress enacted into law 224 out of the 3215 introduced bills (7 percent). Comparatively, the 112th Congress had 4.2 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session. For more information pertaining to Walz's voting record in the 113th Congress, please see the below sections. National security HR 644 See also: Bowe Bergdahl exchange On September 9, 2014, the Republican-run House approved H.R. 644, a resolution condemning President Barack Obama's act of exchanging five Guantanamo Bay prisoners for Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl. The House voted 249-163 for resolution, with all Republicans and 22 Democrats supporting the bill. Fourteen Democrats and five Republicans did not vote on the resolution, while all other Democrats opposed its passage. Walz dissented from the majority of the Democratic party and voted in favor of the bill. NDAA Walz voted in support of HR 1960 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014. The bill passed the House on June 14, 2013, with a vote of 315 - 108. Both parties were somewhat divided on the vote. DHS Appropriations walz voted in opposition of HR 2217 - the DHS Appropriations Act of 2014. The bill passed the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 245 - 182 and was largely along party lines. Economy 2013 Farm Bill See also: United States Farm Bill 2013 The comprehensive farm bill failed in the House due largely in part to the votes of 8 Democratic House members who joined the Republican majority to vote down the measure. Reps. Collin Peterson, John Barrow, Bishop, Cheri Bustos, Sean Maloney, Mike McIntyre, Bill Owens, and Walz were the 8 Democratic members who voted to reject the bill. According to analysis by OpenSecrets.org, many of these Democratic members have received significant political contributions from agricultural organizations that benefit from crop insurance subsidies. Five of the eight are on the House Agriculture Committee--Peterson, Bustos, Maloney, McIntyre, and Walz-- from which agribusiness firms routinely target committee members with sizable contributions. Walz voted against the Farm Bill on July 11, 2013. The bill passed in a 216-208 vote. The bill passed included farm policy, but did not include food stamps. Government shutdown See also: United States budget debate, 2013 On September 30, 2013, the House passed a final stopgap spending bill before the shutdown went into effect. The bill included a one-year delay of the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate and would have also stripped the bill of federal subsidies for congressional members and staff. It passed through the House with a vote of 228-201. At 1 a.m. on October 1, 2013, one hour after the shutdown officially began, the House voted to move forward with going to a conference. In short order, Sen. Harry Reid rejected the call to conference. Walz voted against the stopgap spending bill that would have delayed the individual mandate. The shutdown ended on October 16, 2013, when the House took a vote on HR 2775 after it was approved by the Senate. The bill to reopen the government lifted the $16.7 trillion debt limit and funded the government through January 15, 2014. Federal employees also received retroactive pay for the shutdown period. The only concession made by Senate Democrats was to require income verification for Obamacare subsidies. The House passed the legislation shortly after the Senate, by a vote of 285-144, with all 144 votes against the legislation coming from Republican members. Walz voted for HR 2775. Immigration Morton Memos Prohibition Walz voted against House Amendment 136 - Prohibits the Enforcement of the Immigration Executive Order. The amendment was adopted by the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 224 - 201. The purpose of the amendment as stated on the official text is to "prohibit the use of funds to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the Morton Memos." These memos would have granted administrative amnesty to certain individuals residing in the United States without legal status. The vote largely followed party lines. Healthcare Repealing Obamacare Walz has voted against all attempts to repeal or delay the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Social issues Violence Against Women Act Walz voted to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act which provides aid to prosecute cases of violent acts against women and men. Abortion Walz voted against HR 1797 - Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. The resolution passed the House on June 18, 2013, with a vote of 228 - 196. The purpose of the bill was to ban abortions that would take place 20 or more weeks after fertilization. Previous congressional sessions Specific votes Rep. Walz voted for the stimulus bill. A total of 57 percent of U.S. voters believed that the stimulus had hurt the economy (36 percent) or had no impact (21 percent). Only 38 percent believed the stimulus helped the economy. Walz also voted in favor of the "Cash for Clunkers" bill. According to a June 2009 Rasmussen Reports poll, 54 percent of likely U.S. voters opposed Cash for Clunkers, while 35 percent supported it. Walz supported the "Cap and Trade" bill. Just after the bill’s passage, 42 percent of likely U.S. voters said that cap and trade would hurt the economy, while 19 percent believed it would help. Only 15 percent said that the bill would have no impact. Finally, Walz voted in favor of the health care reform bill. A total of 57 percent of likely voters somewhat favored repeal of the health care reform bill, including 46 percent who strongly favored repeal. Only 35 percent of likely voters opposed repeal. A total of 51 percent of likely voters believed the health care reform bill would be bad for the country, while 36 percent believed it will be beneficial.

Elections

2022

See also: Minnesota gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2022

General election

General election for Governor of Minnesota

The following candidates ran in the general election for Governor of Minnesota on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tim Walz (D)	52.3	1,312,349
		Scott Jensen (R)	44.6	1,119,941
		James McCaskel (Legal Marijuana Now Party)	1.2	29,346
		Steve Patterson (Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis Party of Minnesota)	0.9	22,599
		Hugh McTavish (Independence-Alliance Party of Minnesota)	0.7	18,156
		Gabrielle Prosser (Socialist Workers Party)	0.3	7,241
		Joyce Lacey (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	11
		Mohamed Mourssi-Alfash (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	5
		Loner Blue (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	4
		Joshua Olgbolahan Jubril (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	0
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	1,009

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Cory Hepola (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Governor of Minnesota

Incumbent Tim Walz defeated Ole Savior in the Democratic primary for Governor of Minnesota on August 9, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tim Walz	96.5	416,973
		Ole Savior	3.5	14,950

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 431,923
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Brandon Millholland-Corcoran (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Governor of Minnesota

Scott Jensen defeated Joyce Lacey and Bob Carney Jr. in the Republican primary for Governor of Minnesota on August 9, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Scott Jensen	89.3	288,499
		Joyce Lacey	6.6	21,308
		Bob Carney Jr.	4.1	13,213

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 323,020
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Mike Murphy (R)
• Neil Shah (R)
• Michelle Benson (R)
• Paul Gazelka (R)
• Mike Marti (R)
• Kendall Qualls (R)
• Richard Stanek (R)
• Scott Magie (R)

Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis Party of Minnesota primary election

Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis Party of Minnesota primary for Governor of Minnesota

Steve Patterson defeated Darrell Paulsen in the Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis Party of Minnesota primary for Governor of Minnesota on August 9, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Steve Patterson	59.1	1,003
		Darrell Paulsen	40.9	693

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,696
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Legal Marijuana Now Party primary election

Legal Marijuana Now Party primary for Governor of Minnesota

James McCaskel defeated Chris Wright in the Legal Marijuana Now Party primary for Governor of Minnesota on August 9, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		James McCaskel	51.9	1,461
		Chris Wright	48.1	1,356

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,817
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2018

See also: Minnesota gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2018

See also: Minnesota gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2018 (August 14 Republican primary)

General election

General election for Governor of Minnesota

Tim Walz defeated Jeff Johnson, Chris Wright, and Josh Welter in the general election for Governor of Minnesota on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tim Walz (D)	53.8	1,393,096
		Jeff Johnson (R)	42.4	1,097,705
		Chris Wright (Grassroots Party)	2.7	68,667
		Josh Welter (L)	1.0	26,735
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	1,084

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,587,287 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Christopher Seymore (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Governor of Minnesota

Tim Walz defeated Erin Murphy, Lori Swanson, Tim Holden, and Ole Savior in the Democratic primary for Governor of Minnesota on August 14, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tim Walz	41.6	242,832
		Erin Murphy	32.0	186,969
		Lori Swanson	24.6	143,517
		Tim Holden	1.1	6,398
		Ole Savior	0.7	4,019

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 583,735
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Tina Liebling (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Governor of Minnesota

Jeff Johnson defeated Tim Pawlenty and Matt Kruse in the Republican primary for Governor of Minnesota on August 14, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jeff Johnson	52.6	168,841
		Tim Pawlenty	43.9	140,743
		Matt Kruse	3.5	11,330

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 320,914
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Nikolay Nikolayevich Bey (R)
• Bob Carney Jr. (R)
• Christopher Chamberlin (R)

2016

See also: Minnesota's 1st Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Democratic. Incumbent Tim Walz (D) narrowly defeated Jim Hagedorn (R) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Walz faced no primary challenger, while Hagedorn defeated Steve Williams in the Republican primary on August 9, 2016.

U.S. House, Minnesota District 1 General Election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Tim Walz Incumbent	50.3%	169,074
	Republican	Jim Hagedorn	49.6%	166,526
	N/A	Write-in	0.1%	277
Total Votes				335,877
Source: Minnesota Secretary of State

U.S. House, Minnesota District 1 Republican Primary, 2016

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Jim Hagedorn	76.5%	10,851
Steve Williams	23.5%	3,330
Total Votes		14,181
Source: Minnesota Secretary of State

2014

See also: Minnesota's 1st Congressional District elections, 2014

U.S. House, Minnesota District 1 General Election, 2014

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Tim Walz Incumbent	54.2%	122,851
	Republican	Jim Hagedorn	45.7%	103,536
	N/A	Write-in	0.1%	308
Total Votes				226,695
Source: Minnesota Secretary of State

2012

See also: Minnesota's 1st Congressional District elections, 2012

U.S. House, Minnesota District 1 General Election, 2012

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Tim Walz Incumbent	57.5%	193,211
	Republican	Allen Quist	42.3%	142,164
	NA	Write-in	0.2%	505
Total Votes				335,880
Source: Minnesota Secretary of State, "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" (dead link)

Full history

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2010 On November 2, 2010, Tim Walz (D) won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Randy Demmer (R), Steven Wilson (I) and Lars Johnson (Party Free) in the general election. U.S. House, Minnesota District 1 General Election, 2010 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Democratic Tim Walz incumbent 49.3% 122,365      Republican Randy Demmer 44% 109,242      Independent Steven Wilson 5.3% 13,242      Party Free Lars Johnson 1.2% 3,054      N/A Write-in 0% 102 Total Votes 248,005 2008 On November 4, 2008, Tim Walz (D) won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Brian J. Davis (R) and Gregory Mikkelson (I) in the general election. U.S. House, Minnesota District 1 General Election, 2008 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Democratic Tim Walz incumbent 62.5% 207,753      Republican Brian J. Davis 32.9% 109,453      Independent Gregory Mikkelson 4.5% 14,904      N/A N/A 0.1% 290 Total Votes 332,400 2006 On November 7, 2006, Tim Walz (D) won election to the United States House. He defeated Gil Gutknecht (R) in the general election. U.S. House, Minnesota District 1 General Election, 2006 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Democratic Tim Walz 52.7% 141,556      Republican Gil Gutknecht incumbent 47.1% 126,486      N/A Write-in 0.1% 379 Total Votes 268,421

Campaign themes

2022

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2018

Campaign website

Walz's campaign website stated the following:

“	Agriculture Minnesota’s farmers and farm economy are second to none; we will help them compete and thrive in the global marketplace. Agriculture and rural communities are vital to Minnesota’s economy and way of life. We live in one of the most fertile and productive agricultural regions in the world and our farmers are some of the best at producing the food, feed, fuel and fiber we all depend on. Agriculture contributes over $121 billion in economic activity and supports over 400,000 jobs across our state. Minnesota is a state that was built on the strength of its agricultural sector and we need to ensure that our family farmers and rural communities are able to compete in the global marketplace. The Walz Flanagan Administration will: Work aggressively to expand markets and make sure our producers and businesses have the level playing field they need to compete in our global marketplace. Partner with our farmers and businesses to unleash Minnesota’s innovative spirit to add value to farm commodities and create good paying jobs across our state. Support new and beginning farmers by helping them overcome barriers to entry and find opportunities to carry on Minnesota’s strong farming traditions. Invest in agriculture-related research to continue enhancing productivity of Minnesota agriculture and develop new win-win solutions to complex problems. Support the growth of organic and locally grown products that offer new opportunities for both rural and urban Minnesotans to be part of Minnesota’s strong agricultural tradition. Achieve cleaner water by working together and looking for win-win solutions to this complex problem. American Indian Issues Minnesota is home to 11 Tribal Nations and a significant urban Indian population. Tim Walz and Peggy Flanagan will work in partnership with Native communities to create policies that benefit Indian Country. In order to address the problems Minnesotans face, our government has to look like Minnesota. Tim and Peggy will ensure that Minnesota’s Native communities are treated with dignity, as sovereign nations and have equitable access to positions in state government. That starts with the ticket: when elected Lt. Governor, Peggy Flanagan will be the highest ranking female Native American in the history of the United States. The Walz Flanagan Administration will: Honor tribal sovereignty and government to government relationships. Minnesota’s tribes are sovereign nations and should be treated as such. Treaty rights must be regarded as the supreme law of the land and will be honored. Tribal governments will be consulted in decision making on the front end. When our tribal communities are thriving in Minnesota, the entire state benefits. Prioritize equitable education for Native students. Make BIE school funding permanent, invest in Dakota and Ojibwe language immersion programs in culturally contextualized schools Ensure history and culture of Native people are included in Minnesota’s K-12 education system Support and fund Adult Basic Education programs, career skill development for Native adults Work with tribal agencies, non-profits and especially schools to provide wrap around services for Native students and their families Support tuition waivers for Native American students in higher education – with priority given to future educators Work in collaboration with tribes to combat the opioid crisis. Lessen barriers to treatment by providing funds to expand culturally competent long-term treatment programs Acknowledge and work to heal multi-generational and historic trauma Increase access to harm-reduction methods and non-judgmental, non-coercive services Protect and invest in the well being Native American children and their families. Fund public housing, food stability and supportive assistance programs and work with tribes to create stable family networks Educate those working with Native American families on historical trauma and Native families’ increased vulnerability Commit to addressing systemic racism and implicit bias in state agencies Recognize that Native American children are best served by being placed with Native families – reduce barriers for Native families to take custody of their relatives Childcare Children and families are our top priority. Every Minnesotan deserves access to affordable, quality child care. And they deserve to live in a community that allows them to put their children first. That’s a smart investment for all of us—and our future. Too many families struggle to find child care they can afford and to take leave to be with their children when they are born. Minnesota has some of the most expensive and hard-to-find child care services in the country, especially in rural areas where whole communities may be devoid of child care options. This is more than a family challenge—it’s a social and economic issue for our state. It impacts parents’ ability to work, families’ ability to achieve financial security, and children’s readiness for kindergarten. We know that there is no smarter investment for our state than ensuring our littlest citizens have access to safe, robust care whether from their parents or child care programs that allow parents to continue to work and remain independent. The Walz Flanagan Administration will support families by working to make child care more affordable and accessible for all. Tim and Peggy will: Increase the Child and Dependent Care tax credit that is available to low-income families to help cover the costs of child care. Increase income limits for the Child and Dependent Care tax credit to make sure more Minnesota families can get the support they need to work and care for their kids. Fully fund and forecast the Child Care Assistance Program. Remove red tape and fees that make opening and running a child care program unnecessarily difficult and costly. Create a Child Care Innovation Center, which will offer seed funding, training, and technical assistance to folks who want to start a child care program. Support progressive paid parental leave policies, so that all parents are able to stay home as they welcome a new member to their family. Economy We will build an economy that works for every Minnesotan. Minnesota’s economy is one of the strongest in the country. Our unemployment rate and job growth have outpaced our neighbors. Our state is strong because our investments pay off, whether it’s funding our children’s education, our communities’ services, or our state’s infrastructure. But we can—and should—do more. Our economy leaves behind disadvantaged people in many pockets of the state. Residents face a lack of housing from North Mankato to North Minneapolis. Child care is out of reach for families from Alexandria to Apple Valley, and a college education is too expensive for young people across the state. Rather than let emerging problems divide our state, we see that they unite us to act. Our state’s future depends on all of us coming together to tackle these challenges. It’s the right thing to do, and it helps all of our residents be part of our state’s economy. The Walz Flanagan Administration will continue Minnesota’s leadership in progressive action, securing broad prosperity for all. Tim and Peggy will: Guarantee and fully fund pre-K and K-12 education for our children, making Minnesota the “education state” and creating a workforce that propels Minnesota’s growth. Minnesota can and should continue to create the industries of tomorrow. Stand up for our unions. Union membership is the surest pathway to the middle class. Tim and Peggy will stand up against assaults on our right to collective bargaining and push back against so-called “Right to Work” legislation. Remove barriers to growth by encouraging equity and inclusion. Initiatives like connecting rural residents to the internet through dramatically expanded broadband and closing the opportunity gap for minorities not only creates fairness, it creates economic growth. Improve our infrastructure by passing a $1 billion dollar bonding bill that will include badly needed funding for highways, bridges, mass transit, and bikeways at the state, metro and local levels. Support Minnesota’s businesses while keeping working Minnesotans at the forefront. Minnesota has a fantastic workforce and a great quality of life. Government should serve Minnesota’s families. Tim and Peggy support re-investing in the Minnesota Investment Fund and Minnesota Job Creation Fund to help start-up companies create new jobs. Expand the Middle Class and encourage people to organize. Our state government should protect our economy from increasing concentration of wealth in the top one percent. One way to ensure that is removing barriers so that workers are free to organize. Another is to expand the Working Family Tax Credit and other tax breaks for the lower- and middle-class, while ensuring that the top one percent pay their fair share. Education Every student in Minnesota deserves the opportunity to learn in the best schools in the country with caring, qualified teachers. As a 20 year classroom high school teacher, Tim is deeply committed to the success of every student. Education is personal to him. Minnesota is consistently rated as one of the best places to be an educator in the entire country. We should be proud of our educators and the work they put in to make sure Minnesota has the best trained workforce in the world. Minnesota continues to have some of the highest performing students in the nation. But our state also continues to have an opportunity gap that leaves too many children of color and children from greater Minnesota behind. Closing the opportunity gap must be a top priority. These challenges are real. But Minnesotans can come together to solve them. The Walz Flanagan Administration will: Fully and equitably fund our schools and reject the budgetary gimmicks we’ve used in the past, because all kids should have access to a high quality education regardless of their zip code. Tim and Peggy will ensure funding for our schools that is not only stable, but equitable. Support and listen to educators, and ensure every student has a caring, qualified, committed teacher. Educators believe in children. It is not just a job, it’s a calling. We must ensure every educator has the resources, mentoring, time, and support they need. As trusted professionals, they are the best equipped to make decisions that impact their classrooms and students. Work intentionally to close the opportunity gap for all students across Minnesota. We must provide them the tools and time to learn. A child’s chance to succeed should not depend on living in a particular zip code. If we’re serious about every child’s future, let’s do what works. We need resources in all schools so students have the support professionals they need (nurses and school counselors), more one-on-one time to learn, inviting classrooms, and a well-rounded curriculum. Support universal Pre-K for Minnesota’s kids. All students deserve learning opportunities at an early age. We need to pursue a two-generation strategy so that we are supporting kids and their families together. Early learning should also be better integrated with Minnesota’s child care assistance programs. We know opportunity gaps begin early. By addressing education equity early we will provide all of our kids a chance to succeed. Prioritize education funding coming from the state. Communities should not be reliant entirely on local property taxes to fund schools – that’s a recipe for racial and geographic disparities. Follow best practices on recruiting educators of color and providing a diverse teaching staff. Some students go all the way through grade school without having an educator who looks like them or who shares similar cultural experiences. It is important to expose children to a diverse teaching staff. Let’s follow the research on recruiting educators of color, including increasing educator salaries and looking into loan forgiveness for educators of color willing to work in high needs fields of education. Nix vouchers – In order to give Minnesota students the best chance at success, we need to keep funding to our public schools, not diverting it into voucher programs. Giving every Minnesotan a shot at higher education. Provide 2 years tuition free education at Minnesota state institutions for individuals whose families make less than 125k a year. Energy, Environment, And Climate Working together to build a sustainable and just future for our environment and for all Minnesotans. Creating a sustainable future does not require picking winner and losers. It requires us to work together. We can combat climate change, protect our lakes, rivers, and streams, and build an environmentally just Minnesota, but only if every Minnesotan has a seat at the table and has the opportunity to have their voice heard. All too often environmental issues—from climate change to public land management—are framed as issues that divide us. Rural versus urban. Pro-job versus pro-environment. These are false divisions. We are One Minnesota. In Congress, Tim represented a rural district but he also worked tirelessly to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect our public lands since his first day in office. He did this by listening to his constituents, finding common ground on complex issues—everyone wants clean air and clean water—and building broad coalitions to support environmental policies that benefit us all. Minnesota has long been recognized for its environmental stewardship and as Governor and Lt. Governor, Tim and Peggy will continue to address our environmental issues head on and work with all Minnesotans to create solutions. The Walz Flanagan Administration will: Expand the Renewable Energy Standard to end our dependence on fossil fuels. Minnesota already gets 21% of its energy from renewable sources. And thousands of Minnesotans from all over the state now work in the clean energy economy. To continue to grow this sector, Tim and Peggy support increasing our renewable energy standard to ensure that by 2030, at least 50% of our energy comes from renewables. Reduce carbon emissions in all sectors to fight climate change. Tim and Peggy support reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050 and as Governor and Lt. Governor, they will work to make sure that we reduce emissions in all sectors of the economy. Work with farmers on clean water solutions across Minnesota. Farming is vital to Minnesota’s economy. Farmers are great stewards of the land and Tim and Peggy will work alongside them to enact policies and programs that support innovative farming practices, like cover crops and drainage water management, which clean our water and improve a farmer’s bottom line. Fight for energy justice. The environmental challenges facing Minnesota often have a disproportionate impact on low-income Minnesotans, communities of color, the elderly, and children. These impacts amplify the economic and health challenges these communities face. As Governor and Lt. Governor, Tim and Peggy will incorporate the values of environmental justice and robust stakeholder engagement initiatives across the State’s Executive Branch agencies. Follow Minnesota’s processes when considering new projects. Minnesota has one of the most stringent environmental review processes in the country. As Minnesota is considering new energy projects, Tim and Peggy will follow these processes before making any decisions. Advocate for tribal rights while assessing Minnesota projects. Tim and Peggy have been working from the beginning to make sure that tribal concerns over Line 3 are heard and addressed. Tim submitted a letter to the Public Utilities Commission expressing his concern that tribal rights be respected through the review process. Gun Violence Prevention Minnesotans deserve to feel safe in their communities, and to have their second amendment rights respected. Gun Violence is taking an increasing toll on our communities. When any Minnesotan dies from gun violence, it’s a tragedy for all Minnesotans. Tim has taken some heat over his record on guns in the DFL primary. so it’s important to have a clear understanding of the facts. Yes, Tim has received campaign contributions from the NRA in his past congressional campaigns. He has donated all of the campaign contributions he received from the NRA to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, which supports families of those who are injured or killed representing our nation in uniform. He will not accept any additional campaign contributions from the NRA. In fact, he expects them to spend a lot of money trying to defeat him. The most crucial element to look at is Tim’s record on taking action to prevent gun violence. Here are the facts: In Congress, Tim has supported common sense gun violence prevention measures for years. He’s done that by: Voting in support of universal background checks Voting for “No Fly, No Buy” legislation Voting to fund the CDC to study gun violence Voting against Concealed Carry reciprocity that would allow gun owners from states with Concealed Carry laws on the book to to take their guns across state lines into states without such laws. Being an original co-sponsor on the bill to ban so-called “bump stocks” In addition to his work on this issue in Congress, there are things that we can do here in Minnesota. The Walz Flanagan Administration wants to keep families safe and let Minnesotans enjoy their Second Amendment rights: Support a Ban on Assault Weapons in Minnesota. Tim has long said that he’s open to an assault weapons ban, and he’s seen enough – we need a ban on military style assault rifles in Minnesota. Pass Universal Background Checks. The facts don’t lie – in states where there are universal background check laws on the books, there are 52 percent fewer mass shootings. 48 percent fewer law enforcement officials are shot to death with handguns. 48 percent fewer people commit suicide by firearm. This is a step we can take to keep guns out of the hands of those who shouldn’t have them. Fight dangerous “Stand Your Ground” bills. Research conducted by the American Medical Association tells us that states with “Stand your Ground” laws on the books see a significant spike in homicide by firearm. This bill would be a non-starter in Tim and Peggy’s administration. Fund our public institutions to do research into gun violence If Washington won’t fund research into gun violence, Minnesota will. Tim and Peggy will work to pass legislation that funds our public institutions to conduct research into gun violence prevention. Institute the Gun Violence Prevention Order in Minnesota. This common sense law would enable law enforcement and family members to petition a court to prohibit an individual from possessing firearms if a judge finds they pose a significant danger to themselves or others. Build the coalition to make progress on gun violence prevention. Minnesota had to fend off destructive legislation this year that would have made our communities less safe. As a lifelong sportsman and hunter, Tim has the credibility among law-abiding gun owners to build the coalitions necessary to finally get things done on this issue. Health Care Health care is your right. Minnesotans cannot reach their full potential if they’re struggling to access affordable, quality health care. We have made great progress in ensuring more Minnesotans than ever before can access health coverage; now we need to bring our brightest health care experts together with Minnesota’s working families to find solutions to new health care challenges. Too many Minnesota families are priced out of the health care market—forced to purchase expensive health insurance for their family rather than pay this month’s college tuition bill. Too many Minnesotans must drive hours for a simple doctor’s office visit or, more importantly, to ensure their new baby is born in a facility equipped to handle it. Of course, no Minnesotan hopes to use our health care system. But when they do, they want it to be affordable, they want it to be close to home, and they want to get better quickly. Minnesota might rank among one of the healthiest states in the union, but many Minnesotans are suffering from significant health disparities and a lack of adequate mental health care services. We can and must do better. The Walz Flanagan Administration will: Provide a strong public health care option for any Minnesotan who wants it. Tim believes that a single payer type system is on Minnesota’s horizon, but that immediate action needs to be taken to control costs and improve care. Minnesotans don’t have to wait for the federal government to act. We have a public health care option right now—MinnesotaCare—that delivers high quality care at a price Minnesotans can afford. Tim and Peggy will fight for it on Day One. Bring the best health care minds and Minnesota families facing health care challenges together. Tim and Peggy will build a One Minnesota coalition focused on reducing health care costs and increasing Minnesotans’ access to real health care that makes sense for their community. Tackling barriers to mental health care. The impact of mental health in our communities has been ignored for too long. Access to affordable mental health care is a right, too. It’s time we listen to and deliver for Minnesotans and their families facing mental health challenges. They deserve our love, respect and commitment to meaningful action. Make additional investments into medical research here in Minnesota. Minnesota is poised to make huge steps forward on the prevention side of health care, which experts agree will bring down costs. With Minnesota’s great public institutions, our medical device industry, and our premier medical facilities, Tim and Peggy think that Minnesota is where we can find the solutions that will change the game when it comes to bringing health care costs down. Stand with organizations that support women’s health. Tim believes in a woman’s right to choose and has a 100% voting record with Planned Parenthood. He will continue this support as Governor. LGBTQ Minnesotans Every Minnesotan deserves to feel safe and included in their community. In 1996, Tim Walz formed the Gay Straight Alliance at Mankato West High School after one of his students came out as gay. In 2005, during his first run for Congress, Tim campaigned in support of full marriage equality when the issue was far from politically safe. Peggy helped build the Vote No (against the proposed statewide marriage ban) campaign in 2012- and joined with faith leaders across the state to defeat the proposed amendment. In Congress, Tim was a leader on repealing Don’t Ask Don’t Tell and was a leading voice against Donald Trump’s hateful transgender troop ban. It’s clear that the fight has now moved to protecting transgender Minnesotans – Tim and Peggy will be there every step of the way. The Walz Flanagan Administration wants every Minnesotan to feel safe in their communities, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity: Stand against so-called “Bathroom Bills.” These bills only serve to endanger trans people while doing nothing to make our schools safer. Ban the harmful practice of “Conversion Therapy.” Time to send this cruel practice to the ashbin of history where it belongs. Take on bullying and harassment in schools. Minnesota kids can’t learn if they don’t feel safe in school. Tim and Peggy will build on the work on the anti-bullying bill passed during the 2014 legislative session. Racial Equity Minnesota has some of the greatest racial disparities of any state – that has to change. Let’s create an administration that looks like Minnesota. In order to address the problems face by Minnesotans, our government has to look like Minnesota. Tim and Peggy will ensure that people of color have equitable access to positions in state government. That starts with the top of the ticket: when elected Lt. Governor, Peggy Flanagan will be the highest ranking female Native American in the history of the United States. As Minnesotans, one of our core values is fairness. Unfortunately, we haven’t yet been able to live up to that value when it comes to racial equity. People of color and indigenous people in Minnesota experience disparities in almost all facets of life. Whether it’s educational outcomes, injustice in our criminal justice reform system, or lack of representation by people of color and indigenous people in our government, Minnesota has a lot of work to do to achieve equity. We have to stop viewing racial disparities as a problem that only impacts Minnesotans of color and indigenous Minnesotans and start realizing that it’s an issue that affects all of us. The Walz Flanagan Administration will: Make access to education for everyone a priority. We know that there are investments that Minnesota can make to help students from diverse backgrounds. That includes programs that encourage hiring more people of color and indigenous people as teachers and getting POCI students exposure to careers in STEM. Nurture healthy families across Minnesota. We must make meaningful investments into improving access to childcare, invest in families that want to combat the opioid epidemic, and ensure that health care providers are providing culturally competent care. Provide economic opportunities for every Minnesotan. When Minnesota has a surplus, we should use that money to in invest in our communities, not give tax break to tobacco companies and the wealthiest Minnesotans. This includes targeted job creation programs in communities of color and indigenous communities. Push for criminal justice reform and civil rights for everyone. Tim and Peggy favor creating a taxation and regulation system for adult-use cannabis in Minnesota. African Americans in Minnesota are negatively and disproportionately impacted by these laws. They also support outlawing private prisons in Minnesota – There should be no profit motive attached to recidivism. Transportation Transportation connects Minnesotans and creates jobs. Our transportation network provides the critical connections that enable Minnesotans to get to and from home, work, school and the things we enjoy most in life. Whether traveling by car, bus, bike, rail or boat, Minnesotans rely on a well-maintained transportation system to get ourselves where we’re going. For too long, the fight at the Capitol has been over how to divide the pie of transportation dollars between rural and urban Minnesotans and between mass transit and roads. That’s the wrong debate. The debate should be about which investments most improve our transit and transportation systems and how those investments can connect more people to opportunities to improve their lives. Our transit and transportation systems work together to move us around this beautiful state and we need both systems to be robust and reliable. We must also solve the funding gap. Today, Minnesota no longer raises enough revenue from the gas tax to do much more than maintain our extensive road network. If we want to expand the capacity of our urban freeways, reduce crashes at major suburban intersections, or build new roads connecting one rural town to another, we have to stop fighting over how to divide the pie and start working together to grow the pie. The Walz Flanagan Administration will: Secure a stable funding source for transit and transportation by increasing the gas tax because Minnesota must modernize and expand our transportation and transit system in order to connect more people to opportunity and to compete for major employers and the jobs they bring to our state. To meet our current and future needs, Tim and Peggy will increase the gas tax and expand funding for transit and transportation in a way that is fair and equitable. Expand the transit network both in the metro and in rural Minnesota to help take commuters off the road, make less congestion for those who choose to drive, reduce pollution, and save wear and tear on our roads. Younger generations increasingly show a preference for transit, while older residents look to transit to keep them mobile and in their homes longer. Tim and Peggy support expanding bus networks across the state. They also support strategic investments in high speed commuter rail, light rail and bus rapid transit projects, which move even more people at greater speeds. Build a stronger partnership with employers and freight haulers since the movement of freight around this state impacts jobs, our environment, and our cost of living. Tim and Peggy will engage the businesses, farmers and others hauling freight through our state in a conversation about how our transportation system can be more efficient for freight haulers while still protecting the needs of our communities. Create a taskforce on the future of transportation because travel patterns are changing and more people are choosing to bike and walk. Others are choosing to utilize ride sharing services or to maximize their income by driving for one of these services. Autonomous vehicles are on the horizon. To keep pace with the changes we’re experiencing, Tim and Peggy will convene a One Minnesota taskforce on the future of transportation in our state. Wages, Benefits, And Workers' Rights Minnesotans deserve living wages, excellent benefits, and the right to organize. Minnesotans believe that all families should have the opportunity to thrive. Parents should have the time to eat dinner with their kids and help with homework. Grown children should be able to take care of an ailing parent. And every Minnesotan deserves time to welcome a new child into the world Increasingly, some of these simple, basic Minnesota values seem to have fallen by the wayside. The Walz Flanagan Administration will fight to make sure everyone has the chance to thrive – Tim and Peggy will: Increase the Minnesota minimum wage to $15 an hour. $15 an hour is not the answer for all of Minnesota’s woes, but it’s central to ensuring that Minnesotans can thrive. On this issue, we have to lead by example – everyone on the Walz Flanagan campaign is paid a living wage (and receives benefits too!). Improve and expand safe and sick time laws so that when a member of your family is sick you can care for that person. When Minnesota workers are sick, they deserve a chance to get healthy. Tim and Peggy think businesses should allow workers to accumulate sick and safe time. They’ll also ensure that there is strong enforcement of laws that prevent employers from penalizing workers for using the sick time. The sick time needs to cover a large range of issues (from domestic violence to providing long-term care). Fight for fair scheduling rules because showing up for our families is important. One obstacle that modern families face are schedules without predictability or advance notice. Fair scheduling rules ensure that workers receive proper notification regarding their schedules, are compensated for last minute changes, and can rest in between shifts. Expand paid family leave, since so many families are sandwiched between raising their children and caring for their parents and grandparents. Fight wage theft and expand protections against wage theft. Sadly there are still bad-actor employers who find ways to steal wages from workers. Tim and Peggy will ensure that there are stiff penalties, a strong Department of Labor & Industry to hold them accountable, and training to educate workers. Protect bargaining rights and encourage worker organizations, because being able to work together with your co-workers and bargain for a better deal is an important way to help workers get the pay and benefits they need and to check the power of corporations. Tim and Peggy will protect the right to collectively bargain and will support worker organizations as they fight for their future. Support Defined Benefit Pensions. These pensions are critical to providing a dignified retirement to people who dedicate their lives to public service. Tim and Peggy will make sure Defined Benefit Pensions are supported and defended. Veterans Those who’ve raised their hand to serve our nation deserve the best care and services our nation and state can provide. As a retired command sergeant major in the Minnesota National Guard, the highest-ranking enlisted soldier to ever serve in Congress, and the top Democrat on the U.S. House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, Tim Walz knows this better than anyone. While the Federal Government shoulders the primary responsibility for providing veterans benefits, health care and services through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the state of Minnesota provides important and critical services to Minnesota veterans and their families as well. That is why the WalzFlanagan ticket developed, in coordination with Minnesota veterans and their advocates, the One Minnesota Veterans’ Opportunity and Care Plan. The One Minnesota Veterans’ Opportunity and Care Plan will help make Minnesota a national leader in state-provided care and services for veterans. The One Minnesota Veterans’ Opportunity and Care plan has three main components: Improving Care and Opportunity, Honoring Families, and Building Coalitions. Reinvigorating State Veterans Homes: Veterans homes provide long-term care services for Minnesota’s veterans. As Governor, Tim will protect and expand the services of Minnesota Veterans Homes by: Funding the continued renovation and modernizing of current facilities. This will protect the health and safety of residents and improve their quality of life. Opening as many as three new veterans homes in Minnesota. This will be done by building off the partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and local communities who are fundraising and building local support. Governor Dayton and the State Legislature allocated funding for these new facilities in May 2018. Prioritizing adequate funding to ensure all veterans homes are fully staffed and are able to provide the care the resident-veterans have earned and deserve. Expanding Access to Veterans Courts: Veterans Courts are a specialty court that works to hold veterans who commit crimes accountable, but also to ensure they get necessary treatment for addiction and psychological trauma they may have endured while serving. As Governor, Walz will expand access to these courts to provide diversion and treatment options for U.S. military veterans who are struggling with addiction and serious mental illness. Increasing Funding for County Veterans Service Officers (CVSOs): CVSOs mission is to work one-on-one with Minnesota veterans and their families to help them apply for and obtain the benefits to which they are entitled, including assisting with suicide prevention education and outreach for veterans suffering from PTSD and addiction issues. Tim knows the support CVSOs provide is critical and as Governor, Walz will work to provide additional support for County Veterans Service Officers by: Tripling county funding (a typical rural county gets $10,000 from the state for training and outreach); Cutting red-tape by streamlining the paperwork to maximize CVSO impact and effectiveness; Meeting the needs of Native American veterans who live on tribal lands and face unique challenges interfacing with the federal and state government. Increasing Quality of Life for Disabled Veterans: Disabled veterans currently only receive a discount on hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses if their service-connected disability rating is 100% or more. As governor, Walz would work to lower the threshold so that more disabled veterans can enjoy the great outdoors and improve their quality of life. Partnering with Labor: Ensuring veterans can find a job and provide for their families is critical. That is why as Governor, Tim Walz will partner with labor and other private organizations to ensure programs that connect veterans with good paying jobs, like Helmets to Hardhats, are getting the support they need to succeed. Providing for Surviving Spouses: Currently, the Homestead Market Value Exclusion for surviving spouses is capped at 8 years. As Governor, Tim Walz would make this exclusion permanent by eliminating the eight-year cap. This change would allow the surviving spouse to receive the exclusion until they remarry, sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of the property. Protecting Military Beneficiaries: As Governor, Tim Walz would crack down on bad actors trying to scam people out of money in the name of helping veterans and active military personnel. He would do this by: Prohibiting a party from entering or attempting to enter into an agreement with a military beneficiary if that beneficiary assigns pay or other benefits to third party in a manner that violates federal law. Protecting Veterans and beneficiaries from giving a source of income (i.e. pension) to bad actors like predatory lenders. State Veterans Cemeteries: Ensuring each and every eligible Minnesota veteran and their family has the opportunity to be buried in such a cemetery if they choose honors the service and sacrifice of our veterans and their family. As Governor, Tim Walz will build off his work in Congress helping to start the Veterans Cemetery in Preston, MN by protecting and expanding the services of the Minnesota State Veterans Cemeteries. Veterans Advisory Council and Inter-agency Roundtable Meeting: Tim Walz or a member of his administration will convene a quarterly meeting and invite representatives of local, county, state and federal governments— along with the private sector and veterans’ advocates—to join him in collaborating around how we can continue to improve our advocacy on behalf of Minnesota’s veterans. The purpose will be to share best practices, identify any holes in services and benefits, and develop solutions.	”
—Tim Walz for Governor

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2016

The following issues were listed on Walz's campaign website and are preserved here for archival purposes.

“	Energy: Since coming to Congress, Tim has been a champion for renewable fuels and transitioning to safer, cleaner sources of energy. He knows that transition will not happen overnight. Moving toward that future will improve our economy, make our nation safer, and help us halt the damage of global climate change. Veterans: As a member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, Tim works across the aisle to demand VA accountability. He continues to bring forward solutions to guarantee that generations of veterans returning home get the care and benefits they have earned...On February 12, 2015, President Obama signed the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act into law. Tim has been focused on mental health care issues since coming to Congress and fought to get the Clay Hunt SAV Act passed. STOCK Act: The STOCK (Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge) Act is a bill that prohibits Members from using nonpublic information available through their positions in Congress to achieve personal financial gain.Specifically, the STOCK Act holds Members of Congress and their senior staff, as well as the President, Vice President and executive branch senior staff accountable for reporting, within 30-45 days, the purchase, sale, or exchange of any stock, bond, or commodity future transaction in excess of $1,000.... In March 2011, Tim introduced the STOCK Act...The act was signed into law by President Obama in April 2012. Jobs and Economy: Southern Minnesotans ship world-leading products and commodities around the globe...Making needed repairs and expanding vital routes are smart investments that help our economy grow. Tim fought for a long-term transportation bill, which passed the House in late 2015. Other critical components of a robust economy include sensible and strategic tax policies that support job creation and business expansion, development of affordable and sustainable energy sources, and policies that promote American production and business growth. Agriculture: Tim serves on the House Agriculture Committee, where he works to ensure Minnesota producers can continue to feed, fuel, and clothe the world. He has focused on conservation to ensure our farmers have the tools they need to be good stewards of the land and that beginning farmers can be successful so that America can continue our proud farming traditions.	”
—Tim Walz's campaign website, https://web.archive.org/web/20170615043500/http://www.walzforgovernor.org/

2012

• Tackling the Debt

Excerpt: "Tim believes we need to confront the national debt in a responsible way that does not harm the economy. By taking a balanced approach that includes cutting wasteful programs, finding more efficiency, closing tax loopholes and bringing more fairness to our tax system, we can responsibly and collectively solve our debt problem."

• The Walz Bipartisan Energy Plan

Excerpt: "The plan increases offshore oil drilling in the short term in a responsible way, and invests the royalty payments made by oil companies for the new offshore drilling to fund renewable energy research, infrastructure renewal, conservation, and environmental restoration – all without raising taxes."

• Revitalizing Our Economy to Work for Middle Class Families

Excerpt: "Tim has fully supported the growth and protection of the backbone of our economy: the middle class. It’s imperative we grow our economy and allow small-businesses the ability to create and expand jobs. This, along with putting money directly in middle class family’s pockets who will spend it at their grocery stores or use it to fix their homes, will help us tackle our long-term debt."

• Walz Jobs Plan

Excerpt: "There are three critical components to Walz’s jobs plan: Tax credits, tax cuts, access to capital, and incentives for hiring; Investments in infrastructure; Stabilizing energy costs, investing in rural America’s next big industry."

Notable endorsements

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Notable candidate endorsements by Tim Walz

Endorsee	Election	Stage	Outcome
Amy Klobuchar  source  (D)	President of the United States (2020)		Withdrew in Convention
Hillary Clinton  source  (D)	President of the United States (2016)	Primary	Lost General

Notable ballot measure endorsements by Tim Walz

Measure	Position	Outcome
Minneapolis, Minnesota, Question 2, Replace Police Department with Department of Public Safety Initiative (November 2021)  source	Oppose	Defeated

Campaign finance summary

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Tim Walz campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2022	Governor of Minnesota	Won general	$11,578,577	$11,635,230
2016	U.S. House, Minnesota District 1	Won	$1,547,720	N/A**
2014	U.S. House (Minnesota, District 1)	Won	$1,575,564	N/A**
Grand total			$14,701,861	$11,635,230
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** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only availabale data.

Analysis

Ideology and leadership

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Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, Walz was a moderate Democratic leader as of July 2014. This was the same rating Walz received in May 2013.

Like-minded colleagues

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Walz most often votes with:

• David Loebsack
• Chris Gibson

Walz least often votes with:

• Jim Matheson
• Justin Amash

Lifetime voting record

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According to the website GovTrack, Walz missed 76 of 6,889 roll call votes from January 2007 to September 2015. This amounted to 1.1 percent, which was lower than the median of 2.2 percent among representatives as of September 2015.

Congressional Staff Salaries

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The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Walz paid his congressional staff a total of $973,195 in 2011. He ranked 60th on the list of the lowest paid Democratic representative staff salaries and ranked 232nd overall of the highest paid representative staff salaries in 2011. Overall, Minnesota ranked 26th in average salary for representative staff. The average U.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.

National Journal vote ratings

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2013

Walz ranked 142nd in the liberal rankings in 2013.

2012

Walz ranked 150th in the liberal rankings in 2012.2012.

2011

Walz ranked 161st in the liberal rankings in 2011.

Voting with party

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2014

Walz voted with the Democratic Party 89.0 percent of the time, which ranked 165th among the 204 House Democratic members as of July 2014.

2013

Walz voted with the Democratic Party 89.1 percent of the time, which ranked 176th among the 201 House Democratic members as of June 2013.

Noteworthy events

Tested positive for coronavirus on December 21, 2021

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Walz announced on December 21, 2021, that he tested positive for COVID-19. He said he was vaccinated at the time he contracted the virus.

Governor Tim Walz’s political response to the death of George Floyd (2020)

On May 26, 2020, the Minneapolis Police Department terminated the employment of four law enforcement officers after an incident during the detainment of Minneapolis resident George Floyd. A police statement indicated that Floyd died at the hospital shortly after the incident. Video of the arrest, which occurred on May 25, showed Floyd on the ground with one of the officers kneeling on Floyd's neck.

After two days of citizen protests, which included arson and looting, Governor Walz activated the National Guard and declared a peacetime emergency in the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. In his May 28, 2020, executive order, Walz said:

“	Since Mr. Floyd’s death, thousands of Minnesotans have expressed their frustration in a peaceful and constructive manner. Demonstrators have gathered in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and surrounding communities to protest Mr. Floyd’s death. Peaceful demonstrations are a keystone of our democratic system. We must also allow those who wish to protest peacefully to do so safely. Unfortunately, some individuals have engaged in unlawful and dangerous activity, including arson, rioting, looting, and damaging public and private property. These activities threaten the safety of lawful demonstrators and other Minnesotans, and both first responders and demonstrators have already been injured. Many businesses, including businesses owned by people of color, have suffered damage as a result of this unlawful activity.	”
—Governor Walz, Executive Order 20-64

Following the initial executive order, Walz also issued:

• June 3, 2020: Executive Order 20-72 - "Activating the Minnesota National Guard and Declaring a Peacetime Emergency to Provide Safety and Protection to the People of Clay County and Surrounding Communities"
• June 3, 2020: Executive Order 20-71 - "Extending the Temporary Nighttime Curfew in the Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul"
• June 1, 2020: Executive Order 20-69 - "Extending the Temporary Nighttime Curfew in the Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul"
• May 31, 2020: Executive Order 20-68 - "Extending the Temporary Nighttime Curfew in the Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul"
• May 30, 2020: Executive Order 20-67 - "Implementing and Coordinating Cooperative Firefighting, Health, and Peace Officer Assistance"
• May 29, 2020: Executive Order 20-65 - "Implementing a Temporary Nighttime Curfew in the Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul"

Decision to self-quarantine for coronavirus on March 18, 2020 and March 17, 2021

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On March 17, 2021, Walz said he would self-quarantine after a member of his staff tested positive for COVID-19. On March 23, 2020, Walz announced a two-week self-quarantine after coming into contact with an individual who later tested positive for coronavirus. Walz ended his quarantine on April 7.

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Ballot measure activity

The following table details Walz's ballot measure stances available on Ballotpedia:

Ballot measure support and opposition for Tim Walz
Ballot measure	Year	Position	Status
Minneapolis, Minnesota, Question 2, Replace Police Department with Department of Public Safety Initiative (November 2021)	2021	Opposed	d Defeated

Personal

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Walz and his wife, Gwen, live in St. Paul with their two children.

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Preceded by Mark Dayton (D)	Governor of Minnesota 2019-Present	Succeeded by -
Preceded by -	U.S. House Minnesota District 1 2007-2019	Succeeded by Jim Hagedorn (R)