Tim Walz is an American politician and educator serving as the 41st governor of Minnesota since January 2019. A member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL), Walz previously represented Minnesota's 1st congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2007 to 2019. Before entering politics, Walz was a high school teacher. Walz is a retired Command Sergeant Major in the Army National Guard, and is an advocate for military veterans. Walz has prioritized healthcare reform, infrastructure, and environmental policies during his tenure as governor. Walz is the Democratic nominee for vice president in the 2024 U.S. presidential election.