Minnesota Governor Tim Walz was catapulted into the spotlight after he was named Kamala Harris ’ running mate ahead of the upcoming US election. Walz served in the National Guard for 24 years and was a high school geography teacher before running for Congress. {"@context":"https://schema.

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D. Vance as “weird guys”. The two vice-presidential nominees have been taking shots at each other over the past few weeks and are expected to face off in an October debate.

Walz also just gave a rousing speech at the Democratic National Convention , which ended on August 22. As Walz gears up for the fiercest political battle of his career, all eyes are on his family, who could soon become America’s new second family. During his time in office, the father of two has been open about his relationship with his children, Hope and Gus.

Here’s what you need to know about the kids who have influenced their father’s political career. Tim Walz’s kids were.