https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/06/harris-vp-pick-is-tim-walz.html

Vice President Kamala Harris chose Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her Democratic running mate for the 2024 presidential election, three people familiar with the choice tell NBC News. The two are scheduled to appear together later in the day Tuesday in Philadelphia.

Walz, 60, in the past two weeks has been on a short list for the vice presidential candidate spot, along with fellow Democratic rising stars Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear. Harris made calls to the contenders who were not selected Tuesday morning, a source told NBC News.

Shapiro is also scheduled to deliver remarks at the Harris-Walz rally in Philadelphia.

Although Walz, Minnesota’s two-term governor, began the veepstakes process with relatively low name recognition nationally, his profile quickly rose as a result of media appearances, and Walz won over progressives with his affable Midwestern demeanor and journey to politics.