OC Dem Chairman Zak Constantine Celebrates Kamala Harris's Selection of Tim Walz as Running Mate

Governor Walz' official page describes him as follows:

Governor Tim Walz

Tim Walz is Minnesota’s 41st Governor. He was first elected Governor in 2018 and won re-election in 2022. Accomplishments from his time as Governor include providing universal free school meals for students, protecting reproductive freedom, strengthening voting rights, laying the groundwork to get Minnesota to 100% clean electricity by 2040, cutting taxes for the middle class, and expanding paid leave for Minnesota workers. Throughout his time as Governor, Tim has prioritized making Minnesota the best state in the country to raise a family.

OC Dem Chairman Zac Constantine responded to the Harris choice:

“Vice President Kamala Harris’s choice of Governor Tim Walz as her running mate is a decisive and powerful statement about her vision for the future. Governor Walz brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of effective leadership that will help guide America toward prosperity. As a former Congressman, teacher, and National Guard veteran, he understands the values of service, dedication, and integrity—qualities desperately needed in the White House.

In Minnesota, Governor Walz has shown that even in a state with a slim Democratic majority, he can work across the aisle to deliver tangible improvements to the quality of life for everyday Americans. He has improved healthcare access, reformed education, and spurred economic growth, making him the ideal partner for Vice President Harris. Together, they offer a vision of America that champions opportunity and justice for all, standing in stark contrast to the divisive, strange, and out-of-touch policies of Donald Trump and JD Vance, who pit working-class Americans against each other to distract from their agenda that caters to the privileged few.

By choosing Walz as her running mate, Kamala Harris reaffirms her commitment to leadership that puts people first. Her choice reflects her exceptional judgment and unwavering dedication to building a future where our government lives up to its potential and delivers a future we can all be proud of.”

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