Before campaign appearance in Philadelphia: Kamala Harris names Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate

Tagesspiegel Before campaign appearance in Philadelphia: Kamala Harris names Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate Maria Kotsev • 1 hour • 1 minute reading time It was a neck-and-neck race between Josh Shapiro and Tim Walz. The Democratic presidential candidate Harris has now decided on the ex-soldier and former teacher. The US Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, has named Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. This was reported by "CNN", citing anonymous sources who were familiar with the process. The news agency "Reuters" also learned from insiders that Tim Walz was to be Harris' candidate for the vice-presidential post. In addition to Walz, according to US media, the Governor of Pennsylvania, Josh Shapiro, was also apparently under consideration for the post. In the end, it reportedly came down to a neck-and-neck race between Shapiro and Walz. Walz is an ex-soldier and former teacher. As a former congressman from a predominantly Republican district, the 60-year-old has proven that he appeals to rural, white voters, although as governor he also campaigned for free school meals and extended paid leave for employees. Minnesota is likely to go to the Democrats in the election. The state borders Wisconsin and Michigan, which are also decisive. Harris and her new vice president are now planning to go on a campaign tour together in several US states. The campaign starts on Tuesday evening (local time) in the east coast state of Philadelphia. (with agencies)