Wife of VP Hopeful Tim Walz Rallies in Mohave County with Local Democrats

Gwen Walz, wife of Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz, addressed a packed gathering of over 100 Democrats in downtown Kingman on Monday night, energizing attendees with her message of unity and strategic action heading into the upcoming election.

During her speech, Minnesota’s First Lady urged participants to engage their friends and neighbors in conversation to persuade undecided voters in support of the Harris-Walz ticket. “It will be a close election,” she emphasized, noting the significance of Arizona as a key battleground state that requires grassroots mobilization over the next 50 days.

Before Walz took the stage at the Mohave Community College venue, Diane McMahan, Vice Chair of the Mohave County Democratic Central Committee, addressed recent alarming news of an alleged assassination attempt against Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump at his Florida golf course. McMahan strongly condemned violence in politics, stating, “In America we settle our differences not through violence, but at the ballot box,” a sentiment that resonated with the audience.

Nate Harden, leading the Harris-Walz campaign locally, outlined plans to engage the community, sharing that 40 volunteers would be canvassing neighborhoods over the next three weekends and on weekdays until the November 5 general election.

Walz shared personal anecdotes about her and Tim’s journey, highlighting their shared commitment to education. She asserted the Harris-Walz team aims to represent all constituents, not just their voters. She connected the campaign to broader issues, including the urgent need to address school shootings and defend reproductive rights, while asserting a vision to “turn the page on Donald Trump.”

With voter registration ending on October 7 and early voting commencing on October 9, Walz encouraged active involvement from attendees. “If you can’t make calls, make cookies for the call center,” she urged, emphasizing that every action counts.

In closing, Walz referenced the concept of “Minnesota nice,” asserting that while kindness is a virtue, it should not be mistaken for weakness. She concluded her time in Kingman after an eventful day, having also spoken in Phoenix and Flagstaff, and prepared to continue her campaign trail beyond Arizona.