BREAKING: Kamala Harris Picks Tim Walz As Running Mate in US Presidential Election
- Democrat presidential nominee, Kamala Harris, has picked a running mate ahead of the November election
- Harris chose 60-year-old Minnesota governor, Tim Walz, as her running mate on Tuesday, August 6
- The 59-year-old said it is great to have Walz on the team, stating that the governor has delivered for working families like his
Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 5 years of experience covering metro, government policy and international events
United States, Washington - The United States vice president, Kamala Harris, has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate in the 2024 presidential race.
Walz has been a leading driver of Democrats' attacks on Republican candidate and former President, Donald Trump.
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As reported by CNN, Walz is currently in his second term as Minnesota governor and chairs the Democratic Governors Association.
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A source familiar with the process, however, said Harris had not formally called Walz to offer him the position.
Walz reportedly emerged as a vice presidential frontrunner, along with Pennsylvania governor, Josh Shapiro and several others in the weeks leading up to the decision, Forbes reports.
Harris confirmed the news via her X handle (formerly known as Twitter) @KamalaHarris
Legit.ng recalls that President Joe Biden endorsed Harris as the Democratic nominee or the presidential party.
Biden's endorsement came hours after he announced his withdrawal from the presidential race scheduled for November.
Harris has thanked President Biden for his selfless leadership in withdrawing from the 2024 presidential race.
Legit.ng also reported that former US President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, declared their support for Harris, the democrat presidential candidate hopeful.
Obama made the endorsement known in a tweet on Friday, July 25, adding that his family would do everything to ensure that Harris became the next US President.
Kamala Harris clinches Democratic presidential nomination
Legit.ng earlier reported that Harris made history as the first Black woman and first Asian American to secure a presidential nomination from a major party.
Harris clinched the Democratic presidential nomination after passing the threshold with 2,350 delegate votes.
The 59-year-old said she would celebrate the historic moment at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago which begins on August 19.
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