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Gwen Walz, wife of Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, speaks at an Educators for Harris-Walz event
YOU KNOW THE VOICE

Gwen Walz Uses ‘English Teacher Voice’ to Tear Into JD Vance

The first lady of Minnesota, a former English teacher, has made her solo debut in support of her husband on the campaign trail—a contrast to Usha Vance.

Hugh Dougherty

Hope, Gus, Tim and Gwen Walz on stage at the DNC
PROUD KIDS

Gus and Hope Walz Become Breakout Stars of Dems’ Campaign

The children of Kamala Harris’ running mate are playing a key role in the race to become America’s next Second Family.

Dan Ladden-Hall

Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) and wife, Gwen.
CLEARING THE AIR

Gwen Walz: We Didn’t Conceive Through IVF Like Tim Said

Minnesota’s first lady said the couple used a procedure called intrauterine insemination, not IVF, prompting JD Vance to accuse Walz of “lying.”

Owen Lavine

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signs a bill to add a fundamental right to abortion access into state law.
‘HELL’

IVF Saved Gwen Walz From Vance’s ‘Childless Cat Lady’ Fate

The Minnesota governor slammed J.D. Vance for not supporting similar reproductive health treatments for more women trying to conceive.

Emell Derra Adolphus

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