Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is Harris' VP pick. Who is his family?

Kamala Harris picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her vice presidential running mate on Tuesday, Reuters reported, propelling the plain-spoken Midwestern progressive into the national spotlight while adding a key ally to her campaign for the presidency.

Walz, 60, brings political mastery, suburban-and-rural appeal and patriotism to a competition seen as helpful for Democrats to clinch a 2024 win against the Republican ticket of former President Donald Trump and Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio.

Who is Gwen, Tim Walz’s wife?

Gwen Walz was born in Glencoe, Minnesota, and grew up in the western part of the state, according to the official governor’s website.

Alongside her three sisters, Gwen was raised by her parents, Val and Linn, who were educators and small business owners. She has received degrees from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter and Minnesota State University in Mankato. Gwen began her English teaching career in western Nebraska, where she met Tim Walz and married in 1994.

Who are Walz’s children?

The Walz’s have two children together: Hope and Gus. In March, Walz shared his family’s struggle to conceive and the IVF journey that brought them their daughter.

Who are Tim Walz’s parents?

Walz is the son of Darlene Rose and James F. Walz. His father was a public school administrator, and his mother was a community activist. He said his parents taught him the values of hard work and community service.

Sam Woodward contributed to the reporting of this story.

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