Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate.
Harris made the move in the hopes of boosting support in the midwest against former President Donald Trump.
The big picture: Walz, a military veteran and union supporter, is known for championing Democratic policies such as abortion rights and legalizing recreational marijuana in Minnesota.
- He is in his second term as Governor after serving in the House of Representatives for 12 years.
- Walz has also been a successful fundraiser for the Democratic Party as the chair of the Democratic Governors Association.
What we’re watching: The Harris-Walz ticket is planning to kick off their campaign in Philadelphia and embark on a campaign swing through crucial battleground states.
