Hope Walz is the daughter of Tim Walz, an American politician, coach, veteran, and teacher. She rose to fame recently, capturing the country’s attention after Kamala Harris named her father as the vice president candidate for the November 2024 election. Tim is the governor of Minnesota. He has been selected as the governor for the second time in 2022 after winning his first election in 2018. Kamala Harris’ running mate is the father of two – Hope and Gus. Here’s everything we know about Tim Walz’s daughter.
Hope Walz Biography
Hope Walz was born on the 10th of January 2001, in Mankato, Minnesota, United States of America. She is 23 years old as of 2024.
| Birth Name | Hope Walz |
| Nickname | Hope |
| Date of Birth | January 10, 2001 |
| Place of Birth | Mankato, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Age | 23 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Profession | Social Worker, Ski instructor |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Alma Mater | Montana State University |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Residence | Mankato, Minnesota, U.S. |
Family and Education
Born on January 10, 2001, Hope Walz is the daughter of Tim Walz and Gwen Whipple. Her father is a politician, former coach, teacher, and army veteran. Her parents married in 1994 while working together at the Mankato West High School. She has a brother named Gus Walz. During an interview, Walz revealed that Gwen became pregnant through IVF after the couple struggled with infertility for over seven years.
Hope studied at the Mankato West High School and later attended Montana State University, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology and a Minor in Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies in 2023. She is a social worker and works at a homeless shelter in Bozeman. She is also a certified ski instructor.
Body Measurements
| Height | 5 feet 6 inches or 168 cm |
| Body Build | Slim |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Sexuality | Straight |
Hope Walz Facts
Hope’s father served in the Army National Guard for 24 years and retired as a Command Sergeant Major. He worked as a high school teacher and coach in Mankato, Minnesota.
Tim forayed into politics in 2006 and served Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District for six terms. He ran for the Governor of Minnesota in 2018, winning the election, and won re-election in 2022.
Her parents named her Hope reflecting the struggles that they went through for years due to infertility.
She is very much active on X (formerly Twitter).
She is an avid skier.