Kamala Harris Picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as Vice Presidential Running Mate

Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate for the 2024 presidential election, elevating the progressive midwestern Democrat whose clear and caustic messaging about former President Donald Trump—labeling him “weird”—has gone viral in recent weeks. 

“One of the things that stood out to me about Tim is how his convictions on fighting for middle class families run deep,” Harris said in an Instagram post announcing her decision. “We are going to build a great partnership.