
Tim Walz
Democrat
Candidate Profile
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
Tim Walz
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
Vice President of the United States
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
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WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
National Rifle Association (2014); National Shooting Sports Foundation (2014)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (24)
Women Winning (2024); Jennifer Schultz (2022); Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations (2019); Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (2019); Outfront Minnesota (2019)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (211)
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (2024); Committee of Thirteen Legislative Fund (2024); National Association of Letter Carriers (2024); American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (2023); American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (2023)
OTHER INFORMATION
Tim Walz's Executive Actions on Vote Smart.
Discover the Network's breakdown of Tim Walz' background, bio, and work
In April 2023, Gov Walz signed three bills into law which:
- Ban conversion therapy
- Protects gender-affirming care. Walz also issued an executive order protecting access to gender-affirming care.
- Protects abortion (no limitations mentioned)
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
In January of 2023, Walz signed legislation as MN governor that includes no limitations on when a woman may get an abortion. Source
Walz signed an enacted SF2995 which widened abortion access, weakened protections of unborn children, and increased abortion funding.
Before he was the VP pick, Walz toured a Planned Parenthood with VP Harris in March of 2024. Source
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
In January of 2024, Walz joined other Dem governors in signing an amicus brief Food and Drug Administration, et al., v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, in a press release from the governor's office read: "Mifepristone is a safe, highly effective, and widely used medication prescribed for medication abortions and miscarriage management – used in well over half of all abortions." Source
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
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iVoterGuide Notes:
Walz would likely disagree with this. In 2017, while a member of congress, Walz voted no on H. J. Res. 43, which enabled states to defund Planned Parenthood. In 2021, as governor, Walz’s administration gave $100K in COVID-19 funds to a group that provides ‘abortion doulas.’ Source
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
Mixed record on this.
Walz signed a law "that would have prevented any school that requires students to submit a statement of faith from participating in a program that allows high school students to earn college credits. A month later, the state agreed it would not enforce the law while the litigation is ongoing but has continued to defend the law in court.”
Walz "signed a bill in 2023 that amended the Minnesota Human Rights Act to include a ban on discriminating against a person’s “gender identity.” But, about a year later, Walz signed another amended version, which added religious exemptions to the law.
NATIONAL SECURITY
Aggressive authoritarian behavior against beleaguered democracies is a threat to U.S. national interests.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Walz said: “We stand ready to support the federal government in guiding our nation through this violent time, and I am committed to standing together with leaders at all levels of government, regardless of political party, to work towards peace. It’s time to unite, protect democracy, and work together to end this violence and hold Russia accountable.” Source
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
Though this does not necessarily serve as proof of a stance of policy towards China, Walz has a long relationship with China including teaching there, honeymooning there and running a company that organized trips to China. Source
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
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Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
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iVoterGuide Notes:
Walz in July of 2024: "We need a two-state solution … The atrocities of October 7 are painful and they're real, and Israel's right to defend itself is real. But, also, the situation in Gaza is intolerable. The humanitarian crisis must be brought to an end." Source
Walz in June of 2024: "The ability of Jewish people to self-determine themselves is foundational to everything... and the failure to recognize the state of Israel is taking away that self-determination. So it is antisemitic." Source
HEALTHCARE
The government should require everyone to obtain health insurance.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
As a member of congress, Tim Walz voted for the final house version of Obamacare, which included the individual mandate.
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
Likely B.
Though the legislation has not passed in MN, Walz favors a public option for MN residents to buy-in to the state’s version of Medicaid. Walz in 2019: "This buy-in option will offer a high-quality, affordable plan to Minnesotans with more services, lower deductibles and lower copays than what is currently available within the individual market," and "When the market fails to offer enough choice for Minnesota families, Minnesota's public option will bridge that gap." Source
ECONOMY
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
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Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
Since Walz has implemented policy which allows illegal immigrants to access tuition-free college education, it is reasonable to assume he would likely disagree with this statement.
The minimum wage in the United States should be $15-$18 dollars per hour.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
Walz on X: "I support a $15 minimum wage. I voted for a $15 minimum wage in Congress, and would be proud to sign it into law if it came to my desk as Governor." (2018)
IMMIGRATION
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
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Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
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iVoterGuide Notes:
The executive branch should reinstate the "Remain in Mexico" policy which requires migrants seeking asylum to remain in Mexico until their court date.
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EDUCATION
How would you improve the quality of education in the United States?
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I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
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Parents should have the freedom to make education decisions for their minor children.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
In April of 2023, Walz “signed a bill that allows Minnesota courts to take temporary emergency jurisdiction over child custody disputes if one parent takes a child into the state to obtain a sex-change operation or sex-change drugs. The bill prohibits Minnesota courts from cooperating with court orders from other states if the other parent is trying to prevent the child from obtaining the drugs or the operation.” Source
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
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2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
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iVoterGuide Notes:
On X: "In 2023, Minnesota enacted a red flag law and expanded background checks. And in 2024, we raised the penalty for straw purchasing guns and banned deadly binary gun triggers."
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
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ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
Not a felony, but in 1995 Walz was arrested in Nebraska for drunk driving he pleaded guilty to reckless driving, a misdemeanor, lost his license for 90 days, and paid a fine. Source
VALUES
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
Walz "identified Pilgrim Lutheran Church in St. Paul as his parish during a 2020 briefing on the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials published by Pilgrim Lutheran Church instruct parishioners not to refer to God using male pronouns, push congregants to support reparation funds, encourage them to celebrate Ramadan and include a modified gender-neutral version of the Lord’s Prayer, among other liberal practices." Source Source
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
Walz would likely agree with this statement. Voters can vote without photo ID, and his record as governor does not indicate a desire to change that. According to a 2021 article, Walz opposed a 2021 bill the MN state senate passed requiring photo ID to vote. Source
The Electoral College should be abolished.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
Walz said, “I think all of us know the Electoral College needs to go. We need, we need national popular vote..." (2024) source
EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
What is your definition of a woman?
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Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
Walz on X: "It's clear – climate change is an urgent and an existential threat."
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
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iVoterGuide Notes:
In February of 2023, Walz signed legislation establishing a Minnesota carbon-free electricity standard; his office’s press release mentioned that the energy, despite being carbon free, is still reliable. Source
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