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Tim Walz

Tim Walz is the governor of the US state of Minnesota. He was Kamala Harris' running mate in the 2024 US presidential election.

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JD Vance appears surrounded by Trump posters.

JD Vance: Who is Donald Trump's running mate in US election?

JD Vance: Who is Donald Trump's running mate in US election?

JD Vance was confirmed as Donald Trump's running mate in July. Many see him as the new face of the MAGA movement.
PoliticsOctober 30, 2024
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (left) and Vice President Kamala Harris (right) board the Air Force Two passenger plane a day after Harris named Walz as her running mate for the 2024 US presidential election.

US election: Who is Tim Walz, Kamala Harris's running mate?

US election: Who is Tim Walz, Kamala Harris's running mate?

The governor of Minnesota supports progressive policies, and Democrats hope his everyman appeal can win rural votes.
PoliticsOctober 29, 2024
This combination image shows Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance (L) and Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz during a vice presidential debate hosted by CBS News

Walz, Vance vie for US voters in vice presidential debate

Walz, Vance vie for US voters in vice presidential debate

Republican JD Vance and Democratic candidate Tim Walz contended for American voters in a surprisingly civil debate.
PoliticsOctober 2, 202401:48 min
A view of DW reporter Ines Pohl (left) walking with union representative and campaign volunteer Jeffrey Plummer (right) in a quiet suburban road

US Democrats, Republicans compete for Pennsylvania votes

US Democrats, Republicans compete for Pennsylvania votes

Ahead of the vice presidential debate, DW's Ines Pohl went to the key swing state to find out what voters want.
PoliticsOctober 1, 202404:05 min
Taylor Swift in a glittering bodysuit on state during a concert of her Eras Tour. She's looking straight at the camera and pointing.

Taylor Swift and the US election: Do endorsements matter?

Taylor Swift and the US election: Do endorsements matter?

Kamala Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz, were overjoyed when the singer shared her support for the Democratic team.
PoliticsSeptember 19, 2024
The US Democrats' presidential candidate Kamala Harris waving to supporters at the DNC

DNC: Kamala Harris urges US to take 'new way forward'

DNC: Kamala Harris urges US to take 'new way forward'

Can the euphoria on display at the DNC carry the Democrats all the way to the US presidential election in November?
PoliticsAugust 23, 2024
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Ret. Gen. Ben Hodges looks at the camera, speaking in a video call

Ben Hodges: Harris White House would be good for Ukraine

"Ukraine has the right to defend itself," said retired US Army General Ben Hodges, speaking with DW in Washington.
ConflictsAugust 10, 202415:25 min
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz arrive at a campaign rally in Philadelphia, smiling and waving

Kamala Harris hits campaign trail with running mate Tim Walz

Democrats are hoping the Minnesota governor will win over voters in battleground states like Wisconsin and Michigan.
PoliticsAugust 7, 202402:33 min
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