After Securing Democratic Nomination, Kamala Harris Announces VP Pick

On August 6, 2024, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris announced her pick for vice president. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will be taking his place by Harris’s side during the 2024 election cycle. This comes just days after Harris officially secured her nomination after President Joe Biden suddenly and unexpectedly dropped out of the race, leaving Democrats in a state of momentary confusion. 

Timothy James Walz has served as the Governor of Minnesota since 2019. He is a former schoolteacher and retired U.S. Army non-commissioned officer. It would seem that the Harris campaign is hoping to strengthen their grip in the Midwest United States. 

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(2024, August 6). Nytimes.Com. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/06/us/politics/kamala-harris-president-campaign-2024.html 

Kinnard, M. Highlights: Harris and Walz kick off campaign at Philadelphia rally. AP News. https://apnews.com/live/trump-harris-vp-pick-election-updates 

News, A. (2024, August 6). Kamala Harris certified as Democratic presidential nominee after earning majority of roll call votes. ABC News. https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/kamala-harris-nominee-DNC-majority-democratic-roll-call-votes/story?id=112580918 

(2024, February 13). Flickr. https://www.flickr.com/photos/mngov/53527456764/in/album-72177720314769473/ 

Office of Governor / Office of Governor Tim Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan. https://mn.gov/governor/