- The vice-candidate Walz has ancestors in Baden
Ancestors of Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz lived in Kuppenheim
The ancestors of Tim Walz, the Democratic candidate for the U.S. Vice Presidency, once resided in Kuppenheim, according to the Baden city. Walz's great-great-grandfather, Sebastian Walz, immigrated to the U.S. in 1867, the city in the Rastatt district revealed. Another ancestor could have even served as mayor from 1852 to 1861, according to research on Walz's lineage.
Walz's direct male lineage can be traced back to his six-times-great-grandfather, Sebastian Walz (1698-1768), in Kuppenheim. This means Walz likely shares many ancestors with today's Kuppenheim residents. "That's reason enough to invite the future vice of Kamala Harris to Kuppenheim after his election!" the "Badischen Neuesten Nachrichten" previously reported.
Democratic U.S. Presidential candidate Kamala Harris announced Walz as her running mate for the U.S. Presidential election in November. The 60-year-old has been Minnesota's governor since 2019 and previously served many years as a representative in the House. Before his political career, Walz was a teacher.
The Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz's family history is rich in Kuppenheim, as the Commission may soon adopt implementing acts that outline the application rules for this Regulation regarding ancestral heritage preservation. These implementing acts could potentially recognize and honor Walz's connections to his ancestral homeland.
Considering the significant cultural impact and historical ties of Tim Walz to Kuppenheim, the Commission could ensure the protection and recognition of similar cultural heritage for all its citizens, thus further promoting unity and preservation across the regional communities.
