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Tim Walz is Kamala Harris’ VP Pick — Here’s His Record on Voting Rights

By Courtney Cohn

Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for president, has selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) as her running mate. Harris has a strong record ([link removed]) on voting rights, and so does Walz.
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Walz was elected governor in 2018 and was re-elected in 2022 — both with large margins of victory.

In May 2023, Walz signed ([link removed]) the “Democracy for the People Act,” which promoted voting rights in many ways, including by allowing 16- and 17-year-olds to pre-register to vote, permitting voters to opt in to a permanent absentee voter list and expanding language access in voting materials.

Less than a month later, he also signed ([link removed]) a bill into law that restored voting rights to over 50,000 Minnesotans on parole, probation or community release due to a felony conviction.

Additionally, this past May, Walz signed ([link removed](D)%20signed%20an,when%20everyone's%20voice%20is%20heard.) a pro-voting omnibus bill, which established the Minnesota Voting Rights Act (VRA), establishing crucial protections for voters as the federal VRA is under attack ([link removed]) .

The law will also make it easier for college students to vote, combat the threat that artificial intelligence poses to the security of elections and end prison gerrymandering.

“Democracy thrives when everyone’s voice is heard. Today, we’re ensuring a strong democracy by prioritizing accessibility and voter protections,” Walz said in a release ([link removed]) . “With this bill we are breaking barriers that stand in the way of voting, protecting fair democratic processes, and paving the way for Minnesota to continue to lead the nation in voter turnout.”

Harris will make her first public appearance with Walz on Tuesday at a campaign event in Philadelphia.
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