Kamala Harris introduces Tim Walz: Veteran, teacher, lawmaker

(NewsNation) — Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate in the 2024 election, the current vice president announced Tuesday.

“I am proud to announce that I’ve asked @walzforgovernor to be my running mate,” Harris posted to Instagram. “One of the things that stood out to me about Tim is how his convictions on fighting for middle-class families run deep. It’s personal.”

“We are going to build a great partnership. We are going to build a great team. We are going to win this election,” she continued.

Walz responded to Harris’ selection by saying it was the “honor of a lifetime” to join her campaign.

Harris and Walz made their first appearance together as the Democratic ticket in Philadelphia.

The Temple University arena in Philadelphia was packed, with every one of about 10,000 seats taken.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Sens. John Fetterman and Bob Casey spoke before Harris and Walz took the stage.