The Sixth Term Congressman From Minnesota's 1st Congressional District; Tim Walz

Bio: He was born in West Point, Nebraska in 1964 and is currently 52 years old. His parents worked as a community activist and public school administrator. At a very young age they "instilled in him the values of hard work and community service."

Walz would go on to enlist in the coast guard at the age of 17. During his time in the coast guard he served with his battalion in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He retired from service at the age of 24. Before retiring he had achieved the rank of Command Sergeant Major.

After retiring from the coast guard he went on to earn a B.S. in social science education from Chadron State College in Nebraska. He then taught in China from 1989-1990.

Upon returning to the United States, Walz took up a position teaching at a high school in Nebraska. He would meet his wife here. They would marry in 1994 and move to southern Minnesota. While in Minnesota he taught and coached at Mankato West High School. He would remain in Mankato until his decision to run for congress in 2006.

Family: Walz is married to his wife, Gwen, and has been together since 1994. Tim and Gwen have had two children together; Hope and Gus.

Religion: Christianity

Tenure: Walz has been representing Minnesota's first district since 2007. He is currently serving in his sixth congress.

Previous Elected Experience: None

Fun Fact: He is the highest ranking enlisted solider to ever serve in congress.

Committee Assignments: Agriculture, Armed Service, and Veteran's Affairs Committee

Sponsored Bills: Sportsmen's Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Enhancement Act
Clay Hunt SAV Act (suicide prevention for veterans)
Honor America's Guard-Reserve Retirees Act

ADA Rating: 70%

NRA Rating: 100%

American Civil Liberties Union Rating: 90%

NARAL Pro-Choice America Rating: 100%

Party Lines Crossed: Ranks fourth on bipartisan index

Leadership Position: Co-chair of Congressional Sportsman Caucus

Sources: https://votesmart.org/candidate/evaluations/65443/tim-walz#.WJyXLDsrJEZ
https://walz.house.gov/about/full-biography
http://www.startribune.com/peterson-walz-break-party-line-vote-for-republican-student-loan-bill/149307175/
http://www.dglobe.com/news/4002870-working-across-party-lines-rep-walz-ranks-fourth-bipartisan-index