Democratic Nominee Kamala Harris Picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz As VP Running Mate

This combination of pictures created on August 2, 2024, shows Vice President Kamala Harris in Washington, D.C., on July 22, 2024, and Governor of Minnesota Tim Walz in Washington, D.C., July 3, 2024. | Source: JIM WATSONCHRIS KLEPONIS / Getty

Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has chosen her vice presidential running mate.

Tim Walz, the Democratic governor of Minnesota, was selected to be Harris’ vice presidential candidate, according to widespread reports.

Walz was among several finalists and is expected to be formally introduced as Harris’ running mate at a rally in Philadelphia on Tuesday afternoon.

The Associated Press reported:

In choosing Walz, she’s turning to a Midwestern governor, military veteran and union supporter who helped enact an ambitious Democratic agenda for his state, including sweeping protections for abortion rights and generous aid to families. The people were not authorized to speak publicly about the choice and spoke to AP on condition of anonymity.

Walz was among three finalists to be Harris’ vice presidential running mate, including Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly.

The selection means that the Harris-Walz campaign will faceoff against Donald Trump and Republican vice presidential nominee and Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance in November.

The report that Harris has chosen Walz as her vice presidential running mate came hours after the sitting vice president formally secured the Democratic presidential nomination on Monday night, solidifying her status as the first Black woman to lead a major party’s presidential ticket.

Walz, a former school teacher who spent 24 years in the Army National Guard, is a popular governor in Minnesota whose legislative accomplishments include signing a law guaranteeing free breakfast and lunch for all students in the state.

Democratic Governor Tim Walz signing a bill guaranteeing all children get to eat. Republican Sarah Huckabee Sanders signing a bill forcing children to work at the Hog De-Knuckler factory. Both parties are not the same. pic.twitter.com/NX5JtgGZiY

— Rob Israel (@robisraelart) August 6, 2024

Walz was also credited for efforts to restore peace and calm in Minneapolis in the wake of the police murder of George Floyd in 2020.

This is a developing story that will be updated a additional information becomes available.

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