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Walz Launches 'Small Town PAC' in Attempt to Regain Democratic Voters in Rural America
The federal PAC will back new Democratic contenders in rural communities as Walz says the party needs fresh faces and broader reach.
- On Monday, April 20, Gov Tim Walz officially launched the Small Town PAC, a new federal political action committee designed to recruit and support Democratic candidates in rural areas across America.
- Drawing on his background from a small town in Nebraska, Walz credits his political path from teaching social studies in Mankato to flipping a red congressional seat to organizing infrastructure built by Paul Wellstone.
- Walz plans to recruit teachers, nurses, laborers, and young people in small towns, arguing these candidates can represent their communities better than Silicon Valley can.
- Serving as finance chair for the Democratic Governors Association, Walz stated there are "other ways to serve" despite stepping out of the gubernatorial race.
- The Legislative session ends May 18, with Walz prioritizing fraud reduction before his term as governor concludes in January 2027.
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Duluth News Tribune
Gov. Walz launches ‘Small Town PAC’ to boost support for Democrats in rural areas
ST. PAUL — Gov. Tim Walz announced a new federal political action committee aimed at recruiting and supporting Democrat candidates in rural areas across the country. “Small Town PAC,” officially launched Monday, April 20, gives a peek into how Walz might use his platform ahead of midterms and beyond after stepping out of the 2026 gubernatorial race. He also serves as the finance chair for the Democratic Governors Association. “We need a new gene…
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Gov. Walz announces launch of a "Small Town PAC" to look for the next generation of leaders
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is not running for a third consecutive term in office and said he has no interest in running for a different office when he term comes to an end after this year. But Walz did make an announcement about his future Monday, launching the Small Town PAC, which he says will look for the next generation of rural leaders.
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