Walz: Career Overview
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After joining the Army National Guard at age 17 in April 1981, Tim Walz:
- spent several years employed in agriculture and factory jobs
- earned a bachelor’s degree in Social Science Education in 1989
- worked several years as a teacher while continuing to serve in the National Guard
- was elected to the U.S. House in 2006, representing Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District
- was elected Governor of Minnesota in 2018
- was named as presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ VP running mate in August 2024
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