Tim Walz’s record on Israel, Holocaust education and antisemitism

JTA - Kamala Harris' newly-announced running mate Tim Walz pipped a more likely contender, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro to secure nomination as the Democrat vice presidential nominee on Tuesday night.

Israel is by no means the key factor in the choice. Walz’s backers cited his folksy manner, popularity in a Midwestern battleground state and many friends in Congress, where he served there until 2019, when he was sworn in as Minnesota’s governor. He was reelected in 2022 and has steered Minnesota toward liberal policies including guaranteeing abortion rights, requiring paid family leave and incentivizing affordable housing.