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MAP: Gov. Tim Walz's travels as VP candidate

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has traveled all across the country since he was named Kamala Harris' running mate. Here's a look at everywhere he's been.

U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris waves as she walks off the plane accompanied by her running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Vice President Kamala Harris waves as she walks off the plane accompanied by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in Romulus, Michigan, Aug. 7, 2024.
Elizabeth Frantz / Reuters

It's been a whirlwind for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz since he was called upon to join Kamala Harris on the Democratic presidential ticket.

Harris announced her pick on Aug. 6, ahead of an appearance alongside the Democratic governor in Philadelphia.

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Since then, Walz has appeared at rallies, campaign fundraisers and union and party conventions across the United States.

The Harris-Walz campaign is placing extra emphasis on battleground states, making multiple appearances in states such as Wisconsin and Pennsylvania.

Here's a look at everywhere Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has been since Aug. 6:

Red icons on the map indicate locations Walz has already traveled, while orange icons indicate future travel plans.

Sept. 23, 2024

New York
After arriving in New York the night before, Walz appeared at a series of campaign receptions across the nation's most populous city. He returned to St. Paul that night.

Sept. 22, 2024

New York
After spending the morning in St. Paul, the governor traveled to LaGuardia Airport in New York ahead of a next-day appearance.

Sept. 21, 2024

Allentown and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
The governor flew into Allentown ahead of a campaign rally in Bethlehem. There, he was joined by Emmy award-winning actress Liza Colón-Zayas and Grammy-winning and Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated actor Anthony Ramos.

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Sept. 20, 2024

The Harris-Walz campaign did not release any schedule for Walz on this date.

Sept. 19, 2024

Washington, D.C.
Walz joined a session of The Business Roundtable's quarterly meeting in Washington, D.C. before remotely conducting internal meetings. He returned to St. Paul after.

Sept. 18, 2024

St. Paul
The governor traveled back to St. Paul, where he conducted state business.

Sept. 17, 2024

Macon, Georgia
After arriving in Macon the day prior, Walz held a political event Tuesday in the same city.

Atlanta
In the afternoon hours, the governor traveled to Atlanta, where he engaged in additional political events.

Asheville, North Carolina
In the evening, Walz then flew to North Carolina where he held a campaign rally in Asheville.

Sept. 16, 2024

Macon, Georgia
The governor traveled by plane to Middle Georgia Regional Airport in Macon, where he prepared for events the following day.

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Sept. 15, 2024

St. Paul
Walz remained in St. Paul conducting state business. No public events were held.

Sept. 14, 2024

Duluth and Superior
The governor arrived at the Duluth International Airport before crossing to Superior for a rally.

Sept. 13, 2024

Lansing, Michigan
After departing from Grand Rapids, Walz flew to Lansing, where he participated in "political events," according to the campaign.

Mosinee and Wausau, Wisconsin
In the afternoon, Walz again traveled by plane to an airport in Mosinee, Wisconsin, then traveled to Wausau for more appearances.

Sept. 12, 2024

Grand Rapids, Michigan
The governor flew from Las Vegas to Grand Rapids, where he appeared for a rally.

Sept. 9, 2024

Dallas
Walz flew to Dallas, where he delivered remarks at a campaign reception.

Reno and Las Vegas, NV
Later in the day, he flew to Reno for an appearance before taking a second flight to Las Vegas.

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Sept. 8, 2024

St. Paul
The governor returned to St. Paul where he held internal meetings without any public appearances.

Sept. 7, 2024

Washington, DC
Walz delivered the keynote address at the Human Rights Campaign Annual National Dinner.

Sept. 5, 2024

Erie, PA
The governor appeared at multiple campaign engagements before holding a rally.

Sept. 4, 2024

Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Walz flew to eastern Pennsylvania to join a campaign engagement in Lancaster.

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Pittsburgh
Hours later, Walz flew across the state to Pittsburgh for another campaign engagement.

Sept. 3, 2024

St. Paul, Minnesota
The governor returned to St. Paul, where he conducted internal meetings and regular business without any public appearances.

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Sept. 2, 2024

St. Paul, Minnesota
Walz and his wife, Gwen, hosted a gathering with local labor leaders from across the state of Minnesota.

Milwaukee
The Governor delivered remarks at the Milwaukee Area Labor Council’s Labor Fest at the Summerfest grounds.

Sept. 1, 2024

Falcon Heights, Minnesota
The governor appeared at the Minnesota State Fair with his family, where he served ice cream to fairgoers and saw the sights.

Aug. 30, 2024

Bethesda, Maryland
Walz and his wife, Gwen attended a fundraising event Friday evening at the Bethesda residence of Susan Ness and Lawrence Schneider.

McLean, Virginia
The governor and his wife delivered remarks at a campaign gathering at Terry McAuliffe’s residence in McLean.

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Aug. 29, 2024

Savannah, Georgia
The governor made a morning appearance to kick off a Harris-Walz bus tour across Georgia and recorded an interview with CNN.

Raleigh, North Carolina
In the afternoon, Walz stopped for milkshakes and thanked volunteers at a phone bank.

Aug. 28, 2024

Boston
Walz spoke to firefighters from across the globe at the International Association of Firefighters Convention at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.

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Savannah, Georgia
The governor traveled to Savannah, Georgia to kick off a bus tour with Vice President Kamala Harris.

Aug. 23-27

St. Paul
The governor returned to St. Paul on Aug. 23 and conducted internal meetings Aug. 26-27.

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Aug. 21-22, 2024

Chicago
Walz spoke at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Aug. 21, where he formally accepted the party's nomination as vice presidential candidate. He remained in Chicago on Aug. 22 to attend presidential candidate Kamala Harris' keynote address.

Earlier in the day on Aug. 22, he spoke at a breakfast gathering of Minnesota's delegation to the DNC.

Aug. 20, 2024

Milwaukee
In the midst of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Walz traveled alongside Harris to Milwaukee, for a rally at Fiserv Forum. There, the duo celebrated the outcome of a ceremonial roll call confirming the Democratic ticket.

Aug. 19, 2024

Chicago
The governor was in Chicago for the first day of the Democratic National Convention.

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Aug. 18, 2024

Western Pennsylvania
Walz and Harris flew into Pittsburgh for a bus tour of Allegheny and Beaver counties, where they made appearances at a restaurant, convenience store, fire department, high school and local Democratic field office.

Aug. 17, 2024

La Vista, Nebraska
The governor and his wife, Gwen, spoke at a campaign event in an Omaha suburb, roughly four hours southeast of his native Butte, Nebraska.

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Aug. 15, 2024

Newport, Rhode Island
Walz delivered remarks on behalf of the Harris Victory Fund shortly after 1 p.m.

Southampton, New York
Walz delivered remarks on behalf of the Harris Victory Fund shortly at approximately 5:30 p.m.

Aug. 14, 2024

Denver
The governor appeared at a fundraiser at the Phipps mansion in Denver, which raised an estimated $3 million.

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Boston
Later that same day, Walz appeared at a campaign fundraiser at the Newbury Boston Hotel. The Harris-Walz ticket raised more than $1.2 million that day.

Aug. 13, 2024

Los Angeles
Walz spoke at the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees International Convention.

Newport Beach, California
Hours later, he traveled 45 miles south for a campaign reception.

Aug. 10, 2024

Las Vegas
The governor appeared alongside Harris at a rally inside the Thomas & Mack Center.

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Aug. 9, 2024

Glendale, Arizona
Walz and Harris spoke at a rally inside the Desert Diamond Arena.

Aug. 7, 2024

Eau Claire, Wisconsin
In his first Midwest appearance as Harris' running mate, Walz spoke alongside Harris at a country music festival ground surrounded by corn fields.

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Detroit
Hours later, the duo spoke to United Auto Workers members at the union's Detroit-area hall.

Aug. 6, 2024

Philadelphia
In his first appearance as Kamala Harris' running mate, Walz spoke alongside his running mate at Temple University.

NOTE: This information is compiled from multiple sources, including news releases from the Harris-Walz campaign, social media websites and other media outlets.

A South Dakota native, Hunter joined Forum Communications as a reporter for the Mitchell (S.D.) Republic in June 2021 and now works as a digital reporter for Forum News Service.
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