SEATTLE—The Washington State Democrats on Wednesday announced that Vice Presidential candidate and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) is to visit Washington state for a private event on Tuesday, October 8 at 9 a.m. in Hunts Point near Bellevue.
“WA Democrats are excited to welcome Governor Walz to Washington on Tuesday morning,” the State Democratic Party released in a statement. “With ballots already being cast in some states, it is more important than ever that we explain our vision for an opportunity economy that doesn’t just help families get by but helps them get ahead. We look forward to helping Governor Walz make that case in the closing weeks of this election.”
Governor Walz grew up working on his family’s farm in Nebraska then enlisted in the Army National Guard where he served for 24 years and specialized in heavy artillery and retired as the highest-ranking enlisted National Guard soldier in southern Minnesota.
Governor Walz represented Minnesota’s First Congressional District for six terms before becoming governor on Minnesota in 2018. Prior to elected office, Walz was a social studies teacher and helped coach high school football. He is married to Gwen Whipple and they have two children together.
Walz recently faced Republican Vice-Presidential candidate JD Vance on Tuesday, October 2, it their first and only debate that was hosted by CBS News.
Presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris (D) last visited the Evergreen state in May of this year for a fundraiser in Seattle.
FEATURED IMAGE: From the presidential campaign website of Harris-Walz.
Author: Mario Lotmore
