Walz to waltz through Washington for fundraiser

A day after he appeared in a vice presidential debate on CBS, Washington Democrats announced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will come to Western Washington on Oct. 8 for a "private event."

The Seattle Times reported he will be in Hunts Point for a morning fundraiser, and there will be no public events.

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"With ballots already being cast in some states, it is more important than ever that we explain our vision for an opportunity economy that doesn't just help families get by, but helps them get ahead," Washington state's Democratic Party wrote in a statement. "We look forward to helping Governor Walz make that case in the closing weeks of this election."

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Washington — with its rich tech executives — has been a regular stop for national political figures fundraising this election cycle, including President Biden in May and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in July.

Walz was speedily picked as Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate in August, after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race and Harris took his spot at the top of the ticket.

Gov. Walz was well-received then, but he appeared nervous Tuesday night as he went up against Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio, Donald Trump's running mate. As the debate progressed, Walz gained some confidence and, at the end, challenged Vance to say whether Trump won the 2020 election, which Vance didn't do.

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