Tim Walz is an American politician serving as the Governor of Minnesota. He took office on January 7, 2019, after winning the election in November 2018. Before becoming governor, Walz served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 2007 to 2019, representing Minnesota's 1st congressional district. Born on April 6, 1964, in West Point, Nebraska, Walz is a veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard and worked as a high school teacher before entering politics. He is a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party and focuses on issues such as education, healthcare, and economic development.