Walz’s financial disclosures

by Aris Folley and Taylor Giorno - 08/07/24 5:55 PM ET

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Inside Waltz’s financial disclosures

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) does not own any stocks, securities or real estate, according to his most recent financial disclosures analyzed by The Hill.

The disclosures followed news Tuesday that Vice President Harris tapped Walz to join her in the race against former President Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio).

In addition to not reporting any businesses owned, securities or real estate on disclosures he filed earlier this year as governor, Walz also did not mention any speaking fees or book deals.

Walz and his wife, Gwen, do not own their home. They reportedly sold their house in Mankato, Minn., in 2019, his first year as governor, and moved into the governor’s mansion.

His only investment comes from pensions, including from his former career as a teacher. Walz taught social studies for years before running for Congress, where he represented Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District from 2007 to 2019.

Most elected officials have far greater financial investments.

The Hill’s Jared Gans has more here.

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