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Walz’s Political Evolution on Guns Back in the Spotlight as He Launches Third Bid for Governor

Governor Walz shifted from an NRA 'A' rating to advocating for gun violence prevention, including background checks and red-flag laws, amid rising shootings and political pressure.

Summary by Winona Daily News
Gov. Tim Walz vowed to respond to gun violence as he jumped into the race for a third term Tuesday, after a summer marked by both a political assassination and multiple mass shootings. The message punctuated Walz’s evolution on an…

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Walz’s political evolution on guns back in the spotlight as he launches third bid for governor

Gov. Tim Walz vowed to respond to gun violence as he jumped into the race for a third term Tuesday, after a summer marked by both a political assassination and multiple mass shootings. The message punctuated Walz’s evolution on an…

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A look at Walz's political evolution on guns as he launches governor bid

While in Congress, Walz received an “A” rating from the NRA. He has since moved toward action to curb gun violence.

·Minneapolis, United States
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Star Tribune broke the news in Minneapolis, United States on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
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