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Tim Walz

Timothy James Walz (born April 6, 1964) is an American politician, former educator, and Army National Guard veteran serving since 2019 as the 41st governor of Minnesota. From 2007 to 2019, he was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Minnesota's 1st congressional district. Walz is a member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor…

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Awards
Army Commendation Medal · Army Achievement Medal (2) · National Defense Service Medal (2) · Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Education
University of Houston (attended) · Chadron State College (BS) · Minnesota State University, Mankato (MS) · Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (attended)
Battles/wars
Operation Enduring Freedom
Born
Timothy James Walz (1964-04-06) April 6, 1964 (age 62) West Point, Nebraska, U.S.
Branch/service
United States Army Nebraska National Guard Minnesota National Guard · Nebraska National Guard · Minnesota National Guard
Children
2

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Early life and education

Early career

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

Governor of Minnesota (2019–present)

2024 vice presidential campaign

Political positions

Personal life

Awards and decorations

Official

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Tim Walz

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Tim Walz

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Awards · 4
Tim Walz → Army Achievement Medal (2), Army Commendation Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal (2)
Education · 4
Tim Walz → Chadron State College (BS), Minnesota State University, Mankato (MS), Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (attended), University of Houston (attended)
related to Official · 4
Tim Walz → Archived January, Kamala Harris, Representative Tim Walz, Wayback Machine
Branch/service · 3
Tim Walz → Minnesota National Guard, Nebraska National Guard, United States Army Nebraska National Guard Minnesota National Guard
Preceded by · 3
Tim Walz → Gil Gutknecht, Mark Dayton, Mark Takano (acting)
Rank · 2
Tim Walz → Command Sergeant Major (highest held), Master Sergeant (retired as)
Succeeded by · 2
Tim Walz → Jim Hagedorn, Phil Roe
Battles/wars · 1
Tim Walz → Operation Enduring Freedom

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Tim WalzAwardsArmy Achievement Medal (2)1.00infobox
Tim WalzAwardsNational Defense Service Medal (2)1.00infobox
Tim WalzAwardsGlobal War on Terrorism Service Medal1.00infobox
Tim WalzBattles/warsOperation Enduring Freedom1.00infobox
Tim WalzBornTimothy James Walz (1964-04-06) April 6, 1964 (age 62) West Point, Nebraska, U.S.1.00infobox
Tim WalzBranch/serviceUnited States Army Nebraska National Guard Minnesota National Guard1.00infobox
Tim WalzBranch/serviceNebraska National Guard1.00infobox
Tim WalzBranch/serviceMinnesota National Guard1.00infobox
Tim WalzChildren21.00infobox
Tim WalzEducationUniversity of Houston (attended)1.00infobox
Tim WalzEducationChadron State College (BS)1.00infobox
Tim WalzEducationMinnesota State University, Mankato (MS)1.00infobox
Tim WalzEducationSaint Mary's University of Minnesota (attended)1.00infobox
Tim WalzLieutenantPeggy Flanagan1.00infobox
Tim WalzPartyDemocratic (DFL)1.00infobox
Tim WalzPreceded byMark Dayton1.00infobox
Tim WalzPreceded byMark Takano (acting)1.00infobox
Tim WalzPreceded byGil Gutknecht1.00infobox
Tim WalzRankMaster Sergeant (retired as)1.00infobox
Tim WalzRankCommand Sergeant Major (highest held)1.00infobox
Tim WalzRelativesLynne Walz (cousin)1.00infobox
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Tim WalzSucceeded byPhil Roe1.00infobox
Tim WalzSucceeded byJim Hagedorn1.00infobox
Tim WalzUnit1st Battalion, 125th Field Artillery Regiment1.00infobox
Tim WalzWebsiteCampaign website1.00infobox
Tim WalzYears of service1981–20051.00infobox

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