Kamala Harris Selects Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz To Be Running Mate

Vice President Kamala Harris has selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate for the 2024 Presidential election.

A majority of Democratic delegates voted to select Harris as the party’s nominee for president during an early virtual roll call vote on Monday night. The Democratic National Convention is scheduled for August 19-22.

Harris confirmed her choice on X Tuesday morning and will formally introduce Walz at a rally in Philadelphia on Tuesday evening. Walz was one of the handful of front-runners during her short selection process which started with about a dozen names.

“I am proud to announce that I’ve asked Tim Walz to be my running mate. As a governor, a coach, a teacher, and a veteran, he’s delivered for working families like his. It’s great to have him on the team. Now let’s get to work,” posted Harris.

CBS News reported that Harris selected her running mate based on qualities President Biden believed were important when he chose her four years ago, which he has called “the best decision he has ever made.”

Harris was looking for a governing partner who has the experience to step into the job and be effective immediately, and who is qualified to be president.

Harris’ announcement comes about two weeks after President Biden ended his reelection campaign, prompting the Democratic Party to quickly circle the vice president.

On Sunday, Harris interviewed the top contenders to be her running mate, including Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, and Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly in person in Washington. She also met with other candidates in person and virtually.