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January 05

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz ends reelection bid

Walz, a Democrat, said that he would not be able to give a campaign all of his attention as he works to answer allegations of federal funding fraud in Minnesota.
January 05
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will not run for third term
June 17

Trump says calling Walz after Minnesota shootings would be 'waste of time'

President Donald Trump told ABC News on Sunday that he "may" call Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz after a political assassination sent shockwaves through the state.
June 17
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks at a press conference about the shooting of two state lawmakers, on June 14, 2025.
June 17

Trump says calling Walz after Minnesota shootings would be 'waste of time'

President Donald Trump said overnight that calling Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz after a political assassination sent shockwaves through the state would be a "waste of time."
June 17
President Donald Trump said overnight that calling Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz after a political assassination sent shockwaves through the state would be a "waste of time."
November 26

Harris, Walz join campaign finance calls, declare the 'fight’s not over'

The running mates did not address the scrutiny surrounding their campaign finances but celebrated the historic sums of money they were able to raise during the cycle.
November 26
Vice President and 2024 Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz wave to the crowd after speaking at the campaign rally at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Aug. 20, 2024.
November 08

Walz says Democrats need to find 'common ground' with Trump supporters in speech

Gov. Tim Walz urged Democrats to find a "common ground" with Trump supporters and find a path forward in his first speech since the 2024 election night.
November 08
Gov. Tim Walz urged Democrats to find a "common ground" with Trump supporters and find a path forward in his first speech since the 2024 election night.
November 08

Walz, other Democratic governors, vow to fight against Trump's agenda

California's Newsom and Massachusetts' Healy won't assist in mass deportations.
November 08
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks at Eagan High School in Eagan, Minn., Nov. 8, 2024.
November 06

Tim Walz is a dad of 2: What to know about the VP candidate's wife and kids

Walz and his wife Gwen met when they were both public school teachers.
November 06
Democratic vice presidential candidate and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz walks with his family to an early voting location, Oct. 23, 2024, in Saint Paul, Minn.
October 30

Walz downplays Biden's 'garbage' remarks about Trump supporters

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz told "Good Morning America" Wednesday that Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver what "Americans are hungry for -- a unifying president."
October 30
Tim Walz speaks on Good Morning America, Oct. 30, 2024.
October 30

Tim Walz talks Kamala Harris' closing speech, final days of campaign

With less than a week to go before the election, the vice presidential nominee has been campaigning across some of the seven swing states expected to decide the vote.
October 30
VIDEO: Tim Walz talks Kamala Harris' closing speech, final days of campaign
October 21

Tim Walz says Trump is 'spiraling down,' pitches Harris' message of change

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Donald Trump is "spiraling down" after being asked on ABC's "The View" about the former president's recent lewd comments.
October 21
Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz visits The View, Oct. 21, 2024.
October 15

Former President Bill Clinton rallies for Harris-Walz ticket in Georgia

On the eve of early in-person voting in Georgia, former President Bill Clinton rallied for the Harris-Walz ticket mounting the stakes of the election and the importance of voting. 
October 15
On the eve of early in-person voting in Georgia, former President Bill Clinton rallied for the Harris-Walz ticket mounting the stakes of the election and the importance of voting. 
October 15

Walz to campaign with Presidents Obama, Clinton in early-vote push: Sources

Walz will be in North Carolina on Thursday with Clinton and then with Obama next Tuesday in Wisconsin-- corresponding to the states' first days of early voting.
October 15
Democratic vice presidential nominee, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Former US President Barack Obama.
October 11

'My position is the campaign's position,' Walz now says on ditching Electoral College

Democratic VP nominee Tim Walz tried to align his position on the Electoral College with that of Kamala Harris' campaign after saying earlier he wanted to eliminate it.
October 11
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz talks to ABC News' Michael Strahan for an interview that will air on "Good Morning America" on Friday, Oct. 11.
October 11

Walz weighs in on Biden's term when pressed on 'GMA'

Tim Walz said that he wasn’t sure anyone does “everything right” but that President Joe Biden has “done everything in the best interests of the American public."
October 11
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz talks to ABC News' Michael Strahan for an interview that will air on "Good Morning America" on Friday, Oct. 11.
October 11

Harris campaign deploying Walz in new push for male voters in swing states

He will do local tv interviews focused on high school football and hunting.
October 11
Democratic vice presidential nominee, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, delivers remarks at an election campaign event in Superior, Wisc., Sept. 14, 2024.
October 11

Tim Walz talks about Trump, economy and risks of election disruption

ABC News’ Michael Strahan sits down with Gov. Tim Walz in his home state of Minnesota to talk about top issues for voters.
October 11
VIDEO: Tim Walz talks about Trump, economy and risks of election disruption
October 10

'My position is the campaign's position,' Walz on eliminating the Electoral College

The Democratic VP nominee aligned himself with the position of the Harris-Walz campaign on the Electoral College in an interview with Michael Strahan airing Friday on "Good Morning America."
October 10
'My position is the campaign's position,' Walz on eliminating the Electoral College
October 09

Vance and Walz visit Arizona as early voting begins in the battleground state

With the first day of early voting beginning on Wednesday in Arizona, both vice presidential nominees, Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz, will campaign in the state.
October 09
Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance speaks at Tucson Speedway in Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 9, 2024.
October 09

Vance and Walz press corps revive a tradition on their campaign planes

The vice presidential candidates participated in an old campaign tradition: answering questions written on an orange rolled to them by their traveling press corps.
October 09
US Senator and Republican vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance (L) and Minnesota Governor and Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz shake hands at the start of the Vice Presidential debate in New York City on Oct. 1, 2024.
October 06

Walz tries to do cleanup on falsehoods in Fox News interview

Walz took questions on "Fox News Sunday" as he ramps up his national media strategy.
October 06
Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during a campaign event in York, Pa., Oct. 2, 2024.
October 03

Vance, Walz battled over health care during debate. Here's where they stand

Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz debated several health care topics during the vice-presidential debate on Tuesday. Here's where they stand on the issues.
October 03
Senator and Republican vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance nd Minnesota Governor and Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz participate in the Vice Presidential debate hosted by CBS News in New York City, Oct. 1, 2024.
October 03

Harris, Trump stick by running mates as campaigns spin VP debate performances

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump praised their respective running mates as their campaigns worked to spin how they performed at the debate.
October 03
Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks during a debate with Republican vice presidential nominee Senator J.D. Vance hosted by CBS in New York, Oct. 1, 2024.
October 03

Walz kicks off weeklong campaign, media blitz in battleground Pennsylvania

Walz begins with a Pennsylvania bus tour Wednesday with Sen. John Fetterman.
October 03
Walz begins with a Pennsylvania bus tour Wednesday with Sen. John Fetterman.
October 02

Walz kicks off post-debate campaign, media blitz in battleground Pennsylvania

Following the vice-presidential debate, Gov. Tim Walz will embark on an aggressive travel and media blitz that begins in Pennsylvania on Wednesday.
October 02
Democratic vice presidential nominee, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, delivers remarks at an election campaign event in Superior, Wisc., Sept. 14, 2024.
October 02

Historian discusses Walz-Vance vice presidential debate's importance

Presidential historian Douglas Brinkley talks about why the debate between Vance and Walz could make a difference in the tight race for president.
October 02
Sen. J.D. Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz shake hands at the end of the Vice Presidential debate hosted by CBS News at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City on October 1, 2024.
October 02

What early polls say about who won the VP debate

Americans are split over whether Sen. JD Vance or Gov. Tim Walz won Tuesday's vice presidential debate.
October 02
People watch the debate between Senator JD Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz at the Gaf East Bar in Manhattan, October 1, 2024.
October 02

What Walz, Vance camps are saying after VP debate

Democratic strategist Julie Roginsky and Trump campaign representative Alfonso Aguilar react to Tuesday night’s debate.
October 02
VIDEO: What Walz, Vance camps are saying after VP debate
October 02

Fact-checking Tim Walz and JD Vance's VP debate

The high-stakes, 90-minute debate was held at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City Tuesday.
October 02
This combination image shows Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance and Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, during a vice presidential debate, Oct. 1, 2024, in New York City.
October 02

Both candidates' mics are muted during vice presidential debate clash

Both candidates' microphones are muted during the vice presidential debate.
October 02
Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during a vice presidential debate with Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance, Oct. 1, 2024, in New York City.
October 02

JD Vance, Tim Walz face off in vice presidential debate

In what was likely the last debate before the November election, the two vice presidential candidates sparred over the results of 2020 election, immigration and abortion rights.
October 02
VIDEO: JD Vance, Tim Walz face off in vice presidential debate
October 02

Closer looks at key moments in Vance, Walz debate

ABC News chief White House correspondent Mary Bruce and chief Washington correspondent Jon Karl share their analysis of the vice-presidential debate.
October 02
VIDEO: Closer looks at key moments in Vance, Walz debate
October 02

Walz, after coming under fire for military record, backtracks on China visit

Walz has repeatedly claimed he was in China for the protests during his year-long stint as a high school teacher.
October 02
Minnesota Governor and Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz speaks during the Vice Presidential debate in New York City, Oct. 1, 2024.
October 02

Vance, Walz take predictable paths in debate unlikely to change election: ANALYSIS

The vice presidential debate was marked as a key moment to move the electoral needle. It likely won't.
October 02
Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and  Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance shake hands after a debate, Oct. 1, 2024 in New York City.
October 02

Experts analyze VP debate's impact on close presidential race

ABC News' powerhouse politics roundtable dives into how Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance performed in Tuesday's vice-presidential debate.
October 02
VIDEO:  Experts analyze VP debate's impact on close presidential race
October 02

Walz-Vance debate: Which VP candidate came out on top?

Tuesday's vice-presidential debate between Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance could prove to be a major factor in a close presidential race.
October 02
VIDEO:  Walz-Vance debate: Which VP candidate came out on top?
October 02

Key moments from the Walz-Vance vice presidential debate

The two vice presidential nominees struck a cordial tone as they spoke in-depth about everything from immigration to the economy.
October 02
The two vice presidential nominees struck a cordial tone as they spoke in-depth about everything from immigration to the economy.
October 02

Why tonight’s vice presidential debate will be important

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with presidential historian Douglas Brinkley on why the debate between Vance and Walz could make a difference in the tight race for president.
October 02
VIDEO: Why tonight’s vice presidential debate will be important
October 02

Walz-Vance VP debate: How to watch, what time tonight

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance are set to face off in their only scheduled vice-presidential debate next week.
October 02
Republican Vice Presidential nominee Senator JD Vance speaks at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix, Arizona, Sept. 5, 2024. | Vice President candidate and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks at a rally at the Grand Rapids Public Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Sept. 12, 2024.
October 01

VP candidates show civility on debate stage

ABC News' Jon Karl recaps Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz's respective performances during the debate, detailing the "tone of civility in this debate, in an election that has been anything but civil."
October 01
VIDEO: VP candidates show civility on debate stage
October 01

VP candidates spar over Jan. 6 on debate stage

Walz called Trump’s actions “troubling” while Vance said Democrats have protested the results of elections.
October 01
VIDEO: VP candidates spar over Jan. 6 on debate stage
October 01

VP candidates and their path to the debate stage

Both VP candidates have campaigned and targeted districts in swing states ahead of Tuesday night's debate. ABC News’ Jay O’Brien takes a deeper look at each candidate and their path to the VP debate.
October 01
VIDEO: VP candidates and their path to the debate stage
October 01

Rep. Jasmine Crockett on what to expect from Gov. Walz at the VP debate

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) on what issues the Harris- Walz campaign feel are most important to voters ahead of the vice presidential debate.
October 01
VIDEO: Rep. Jasmine Crockett on what to expect from Gov. Walz at the VP debate
October 01

JD Vance and Tim Walz prep for vice presidential debate

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) joins the show ahead of the debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris' running mates.
October 01
VIDEO: JD Vance and Tim Walz prep for vice presidential debate
October 01

RNC Chairman on Walz-Vance vice president debate

Republican National Convention Chairman Michael Whatley joins the show ahead of Tuesday’s vice president debate between JD Vance (R) and Tim Walz (D).
October 01
VIDEO: RNC Chairman on Walz-Vance vice president debate
October 01

'Vance has the advantage' at VP debate, history professor says

Douglas Brinkley, a professor of history at Rice University, talks about what Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance need to bring to Tuesday's debate.
October 01
VIDEO: 'Vance has the advantage' at VP debate, history professor says
October 01

Walz-Vance VP debate will show 'stark contrast,' Tulsi Gabbard predicts

The former Democratic congresswoman and current Trump campaign representative says Ohio Sen. JD Vance has asked her for "some feedback" ahead of Tuesday’s debate.
October 01
VIDEO: Walz-Vance VP debate will show 'stark contrast,' Tulsi Gabbard predicts
October 01

Why VP debates aren't all that important

Historically, VP debates haven't really moved the polls.
October 01
Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks during a campaign rally, Aug. 9, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance speaks to supporters during a campaign event at the Northwestern Michigan Fair grounds, Sept. 25, 2024, in Traverse City, Mich.
October 01

Walz taking VP debate ‘very seriously’: Harris campaign official

Adrienne Elrod, senior spokesperson for the Harris campaign, talks about what she expects to see Tuesday at the only scheduled vice-presidential debate
October 01
VIDEO: Walz taking VP debate ‘very seriously’: Harris campaign official
October 01

All eyes on vice presidential debate

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance will face off tonight in the first and only vice presidential debate.
October 01
VIDEO: All eyes on vice presidential debate
October 01

Where's Walz? From under the radar to the VP debate spotlight

Gov. Tim Walz has been flying under the radar with limited national press access. Will the Vice Presidential debate on Tuesday be a turning point for him?
October 01
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz visits the field of Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich., on Sept. 28, 2024.