Vice President Kamala Harris Selects Gov. Tim Walz as Running Mate
Walz, a six-term U.S. Representative and former football coach, was elected Governor of Minnesota in 2018 with 11 percentage points.
Harris's selection of Walz is seen as a strategic move to bolster her chances of winning the Midwest, a key battleground in the upcoming presidential election.
Vice President Kamala Harris has selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate in the 2024 presidential election. The announcement was made on Tuesday, August 22, and comes after a brief but thorough search process by Harris's campaign.
Walz, a six-term U.S. Representative and former football coach, was elected Governor of Minnesota in 2018 with 11 percentage points. He is a popular figure in Minnesota and is seen as a strong campaigner. Harris's selection of Walz is seen as a strategic move to bolster her chances of winning the Midwest, a key battleground in the upcoming presidential election.
In a statement, Harris said that she chose Walz because he is a "proven leader with a deep commitment to public service." She added that Walz "shares my values and my vision for the future of our country." Walz, in his acceptance statement, said that he was "honored and humbled" to be selected as Harris's running mate.
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