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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz: His career in photos

Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz responds to cheers at a campaign event Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024 in Eau Claire, Wis.



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Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz responds to cheers at a campaign event Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024 in Eau Claire, Wis. Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel ORG XMIT: MJS2408071706090168 (Via OlyDrop)
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Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is greeted by the crowd Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024 in Eau Claire, Wis.



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Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is greeted by the crowd Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024 in Eau Claire, Wis. Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel ORG XMIT: MJS2408071647520159 (Via OlyDrop)
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Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris enters the stage with her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, at a campaign rally in Philadelphia on Aug. 6, 2024.
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris enters the stage with her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, at a campaign rally in Philadelphia on Aug. 6, 2024.
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Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz reacts as Vice President and 2024 Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks at Temple University's Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, Aug. 6, 2024, on the first day of their "Battleground State Tour."
Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz reacts as Vice President and 2024 Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks at Temple University's Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, Aug. 6, 2024, on the first day of their "Battleground State Tour."
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Second gentleman Doug Emhoff, Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and his wife Gwen Walz appear on stage in Philadelphia, Aug. 6, 2024.
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff, Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and his wife Gwen Walz appear on stage in Philadelphia, Aug. 6, 2024.
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks at a Biden-Harris campaign and DNC press conference on July 17, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The press conference was held to address Project 2025 and Republican policies on abortion.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks at a Biden-Harris campaign and DNC press conference on July 17, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The press conference was held to address Project 2025 and Republican policies on abortion.
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks at a Biden-Harris campaign and DNC press conference on July 17, 2024, at a venue named in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The press conference was held to address Project 2025 and Republican policies on abortion.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks at a Biden-Harris campaign and DNC press conference on July 17, 2024, at a venue named in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The press conference was held to address Project 2025 and Republican policies on abortion.
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Governors Kathy Hochul of New York and Tim Walz of Minnesota arrive for a news conference after a meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House on July 3, 2024, in Washington, DC. Biden met with all of the nation's Democratic governors, virtually or in person, to shore up support following his performance in the first presidential debate against Donald Trump.
Governors Kathy Hochul of New York and Tim Walz of Minnesota arrive for a news conference after a meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House on July 3, 2024, in Washington, DC. Biden met with all of the nation's Democratic governors, virtually or in person, to shore up support following his performance in the first presidential debate against Donald Trump.
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks to reporters after a meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House on July 3, 2024, in Washington, DC. Biden met with all of the nation's Democratic governors, virtually or in person, to shore up support following his performance in the first presidential debate against Donald Trump.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks to reporters after a meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House on July 3, 2024, in Washington, DC. Biden met with all of the nation's Democratic governors, virtually or in person, to shore up support following his performance in the first presidential debate against Donald Trump.
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks in Des Moines during the 2023 Polk County Steak Fry at Water Works Park on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks in Des Moines during the 2023 Polk County Steak Fry at Water Works Park on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023.
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks with union organizers before they march on businesses in downtown Minneapolis on Oct.14, 2022, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks with union organizers before they march on businesses in downtown Minneapolis on Oct.14, 2022, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz provides an update on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic and the investigation into the death of George Floyd, who died while in the custody of Minneapolis police officers, during a news conference in St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S. May 27, 2020. Picture taken May 27, 2020.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz provides an update on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic and the investigation into the death of George Floyd, who died while in the custody of Minneapolis police officers, during a news conference in St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S. May 27, 2020. Picture taken May 27, 2020.
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Gov. Tim Walz speaks during a press conference on healthcare funding Thursday, March 14, in St. Cloud.
Gov. Tim Walz speaks during a press conference on healthcare funding Thursday, March 14, in St. Cloud.
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Gov. Tim Walz (left) listens to Arvig Engineering Manager Brett Christiansen at Arvig's central office in Melrose on Monday, Jan. 27, 2020.
Gov. Tim Walz (left) listens to Arvig Engineering Manager Brett Christiansen at Arvig's central office in Melrose on Monday, Jan. 27, 2020.
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Gov. Tim Walz talks with St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis, police chief Blair Anderson and fire chief Matt Love during a public safety roundtable meeting Thursday, March 10, 2022, at St. Cloud City Hall.
Gov. Tim Walz talks with St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis, police chief Blair Anderson and fire chief Matt Love during a public safety roundtable meeting Thursday, March 10, 2022, at St. Cloud City Hall.
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Jul 7, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz throws out the ceremonial first pitch before a game between the Texas Rangers and the Minnesota Twins at Target Field.
Jul 7, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz throws out the ceremonial first pitch before a game between the Texas Rangers and the Minnesota Twins at Target Field.
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Gov. Tim Walz speaks during a roundtable discussion on childcare issues in Minnesota on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at the Initiative Foundation in Little Falls.
Gov. Tim Walz speaks during a roundtable discussion on childcare issues in Minnesota on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at the Initiative Foundation in Little Falls.
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Gov. Tim Walz speaks during the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association annual legislative conference on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2019, at the River's Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud.
Gov. Tim Walz speaks during the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association annual legislative conference on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2019, at the River's Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud.
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