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Tim Walz: “We vote at higher rates than anybody else.”

Featuring: Tim Walz, Democratic | Governor of Minnesota

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Published | Video Starts at 12:50

I also think what you're seeing is that each stake is unique. And I think Minnesota may be known for our lakes, Bob Dylan, Prince, but there is a civic character here that runs deeper. We vote at higher rates than anybody else. Our business community in philanthropy is actively engaged. You see our sports teams being willing to speak up. And I think it's a long tradition and I do think it's historically on this, we have a very Scandinavian approach to this. (12:50–12:53)

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Asserts that Minnesota has the highest voter turnout rates in the country.

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