Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to Speak in Maine

The 41st governor of Minnesota has been announced as the featured keynote speaker at this Maine banquet.

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As announced by the Maine Democratic Party, Minnesota Governor and 2024 Kamala Harris running mate Tim Walz will be the featured speaker at this year’s Victory Banquet.

That banquet will take place on Friday, May 1st, in Portland during the Maine Democratic Party State Convention weekend. Tickets for the event are on sale now.

This announcement comes months after Walz appeared in a video with Chellie Pingree during her January visit to Minnesota.

This is where Pingree joined fellow Democrats in criticizing Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement actions. The trip, centered on concerns about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations, came as officials prepared for a potential surge in ICE activity.

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And there you have it! Tim Walz will be a featured speaker at the Victory Banquet on Friday, May 1st, in Portland during the Maine Democratic Party State Convention weekend.

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