Minnesota would get its first female governor if Walz becomes VP

If the Democratic ticket wins the presidential election in November, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan would make history as Minnesota’s first Native American and its first female governor.

Vice President Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, on Tuesday announced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate. If he leaves his post as governor — either to campaign or eventually to become the nation’s hypothetical vice president — Flanagan would be next in line to take his spot.

Flanagan...