Tim Walz's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Tim Walz. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Tim Walz is an American politician currently serving as the 41st Governor of Minnesota since 2019. A former educator and retired U.S. Army non-commissioned officer, Walz also served as a U.S. Representative for Minnesota's 1st congressional district from 2007 to 2019. He was the Democratic nominee for Vice President in the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
1989: Nebraska Citizen-Soldier of the Year
In 1989, Tim Walz earned the title of Nebraska Citizen-Soldier of the Year.
1993: Outstanding Young Nebraskan
In 1993, Tim Walz was named an Outstanding Young Nebraskan by the Nebraska Junior Chamber of Commerce.
1999: Won State Championship
In 1999, the football team at Mankato West High School, where Tim Walz was a defensive coordinator, won its first state championship.
2006: Elected to U.S. House of Representatives
In 2006, Tim Walz was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for Minnesota's 1st congressional district, defeating Gil Gutknecht.
2008: Re-elected to the House
In 2008, Tim Walz was reelected to the House with 62% of the vote.
2010: Won Third Term in House
In 2010, Tim Walz won a third term in the House with 49% of the vote.
2012: Re-elected to the House
In 2012, Tim Walz was reelected to the House by a comfortable margin.
2014: Re-elected to the House
In 2014, Tim Walz was reelected to the House by a comfortable margin.
2016: Narrowly Re-elected to Sixth Term
In 2016, Tim Walz was narrowly re-elected to a sixth term, defeating Republican Jim Hagedorn.
2016: Ranked as Bipartisan House Member
In 2016, Tim Walz was ranked the 7th-most bipartisan House member during the 114th Congress.
November 6, 2018: Elected governor of Minnesota
On November 6, 2018, Tim Walz was elected governor of Minnesota, defeating Republican nominee Jeff Johnson.
2018: Elected Governor of Minnesota
In 2018, Tim Walz was elected governor of Minnesota.
November 2021: Signed Tribal Government Bill
In November 2021, Tim Walz signed the "Government to Government Relationship with Tribal Governments" bill, codifying executive order 19-24 into state law.
November 8, 2022: Re-elected as Governor
On November 8, 2022, Tim Walz was re-elected as Governor of Minnesota, defeating Republican nominee Scott Jensen.
2022: Re-elected Governor of Minnesota
In 2022, Tim Walz was re-elected as governor of Minnesota.
May 30, 2023: Signed House File 100
On May 30, 2023, Tim Walz signed House File 100 into law, legalizing recreational cannabis in Minnesota.
August 1, 2023: Recreational Cannabis Legalization Effective
On August 1, 2023, the legalization of recreational cannabis in Minnesota, signed into law by Tim Walz, went into effect.
August 2023: Signed Education Bill Including Indigenous Heritage
In August 2023, Tim Walz signed an education bill mandating education of Indigenous cultural heritage for all students.
2023: Signed LGBTQ+ Supportive Bills
In 2023, Tim Walz signed bills that banned the practice of conversion therapy and protected gender-affirming care in Minnesota.
2023: Signed Public Safety Bill
In 2023, Tim Walz signed into law a public safety bill that establishes universal background checks and red-flag laws in Minnesota.
May 2024: End of the 93rd Minnesota Legislature
In May 2024, the 93rd Minnesota Legislature ended its session, having passed major reforms including paid leave, cannabis legalization, and codifying abortion rights, with Tim Walz calling it the "most productive session in Minnesota history".
June 2024: Signed Minnesota Debt Fairness Act
In June 2024, Tim Walz signed the Minnesota Debt Fairness Act, preventing healthcare providers from denying necessary treatment due to outstanding medical debt and protecting credit scores from medical debt impact.
August 21, 2024: Accepted VP Nomination
On August 21, 2024, Tim Walz officially accepted the Democratic nomination for vice president at the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
