The campaign of Vice President and presidential candidate Kamala Harris has confirmed Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate and vice presidential candidate.
A photo of Walz next to Harris appeared on the Harris campaign page with a message stating they are ready to win the election with supporters’ help.
Governor Walz confirmed his selection as Harris’ running mate on social media, calling it the honor of a lifetime.
The campaign team of presidential candidate Donald Trump labeled Walz as a dangerous liberal extremist.
The Washington Post notes that Walz’s selection aims to bolster the Democratic Party’s position in Minnesota and other Midwestern states. Walz, though not widely known on the national stage, has experience winning votes from conservative rural voters.
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US President Joe Biden, facing health concerns and growing criticism, chose not to seek re-election and nominated Harris as his replacement. Harris is yet to officially secure the Democratic Party nomination, though she reportedly has enough support within the party. The US presidential election will be held on November 5.
Former President Donald Trump has been officially nominated by the Republican Party, with Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as his vice presidential candidate.
