- Harris has chosen Tim Walz as her running mate.
Kamala Harris has chosen the Governor of the state of Minnesota, Tim Walz, as her running mate for the U.S. presidential election in November. She announced this on the platform X and Instagram. Several U.S. media outlets had already reported on the decision, citing unnamed sources.
"What impresses me about Tim is his deep-seated conviction to fight for middle-class families," Harris said on Instagram. She delved into Walz's family background and praised his political achievements. "We will be a great team," she wrote. "We will win this election." On X, Harris added, "Let's get to work now." She accompanied the announcement with a call for donations from her supporters.
With Walz, Harris seems to be banking on a boost for Democrats in the Midwest. The 60-year-old Walz has been Governor of Minnesota since 2019 and served many years as a Representative in the House before that. Before his political career, he was a teacher. The father of two has no strong national profile but is known for his down-to-earth and direct way of communicating political messages.
The decision to choose Tim Walz as her running mate was widely reported by various US media outlets before the official announcement. Following their partnership, the US media is expected to closely monitor the political campaign of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz.
