Tim Walz: The Current Governor of Minnesota

Early Life and Education

Timothy James Walz was born on April 6, 1964, in West Point, Nebraska.

He graduated from Creighton Preparatory School in Omaha and earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Creighton University.

Walz also holds a Master of Arts in public administration from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Military Career

Walz served in the United States Army from 1989 to 2005.

He deployed to Iraq in 2003 with the 1st Battalion, 194th Armor Regiment, of the Minnesota National Guard.

Walz retired with the rank of command sergeant major.

Political Career

After his military service, Walz entered politics and was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2006.

He served four terms before being elected to the United States Congress in 2018.

In 2018, Walz was elected governor of Minnesota and took office on January 7, 2019.

Policies

Walz is a progressive Democrat and his policies focus on:

• Education
• Healthcare
• Economic development
• Environmental protection

Personal Life

Walz is married to Gwen Walz and they have two children.

He is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys hunting, fishing, and hiking.

Walz is also a cancer survivor, having been diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2008.