BREAKING: Kamala Harris Selects Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as Vice Presidential Running Mate
Democratic nominee Kamala Harris officially announced on Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to be her running mate in the 2024 presidential election.
CNN first reported the selection on Tuesday. It comes as Harris seeks to solidify her position against former President Donald Trump, who has already named Senator JD Vance (R-OH) as his running mate, and the Democratic National Convention’s confirmation of her as nominee. The Hill then confirmed CNN’s initial reports.
Kaitlan Collins shared on social media:
Vice President Kamala Harris has made a decision for her running mate, with four people close to the process saying Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota is her choice, per @jeffzeleny, @jamiegangel and @JohnKingCNN.
— Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) August 6, 2024
Half an hour later Harris made the official announcement online, praising Walz for his having “delivered for working families.”
Harris and her newly chosen running mate are set to embark Tuesday on a campaign tour across key states essential for a Democratic victory in November like Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona, and Nevada.
The official announcement and subsequent rally in Philadelphia on Tuesday are expected to set the tone for the remainder of the campaign as the Democratic ticket gears up to challenge the Republican Party in what promises to be a fierce electoral battle.
Among the leading contenders for Harris’ running mate were several prominent figures, including Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Arizona Senator Mark Kelly.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more details emerge.
