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How Tim Walz—Kamala Harris’ Running Mate—Lost The NRA’s Support On Guns
Alison Durkee
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Alison is a senior news reporter covering US politics and legal news.
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Aug 6, 2024,12:25pm EDT
Topline Vice President Kamala Harris named Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate Tuesday, and the governor comes to the Democratic ticket with an evolved record on gun legislation—going from a former darling of the National Rifle Association to one of its foes, as Minnesota has passed gun control legislation and Walz has vocally supported restrictions.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz arrives to speak at a press conference regarding new gun legislation at City ... [+]Getty Images
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Before becoming governor, Walz represented a rural district in Minnesota in Congress, where he developed a pro-gun rights record that earned him “A” ratings from the NRA and the group’s endorsement, with Walz saying in a 2010 statement he was “proud to stand with the NRA to protect our Second Amendment rights.”

As a congressman, Walz voted in favor of legislation that made it easier for veterans deemed “mentally incompetent” to own guns and restricted gun control measures in Washington, D.C., and he sponsored a bill that expanded hunting and recreational shooting access, among other measures.