Report: Kamala Harris' running mate pick coming soon
FILE-Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the American Federation of Teachers' 88th National Convention on July 25, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Montinique Monroe/Getty Images)
Vice President Kamala Harris reportedly may pick a running mate soon as she closes in on securing the Democratic presidential nomination.
Harris is scheduled to tour battleground states next week with her vice presidential candidate. Reuters reports that Harris will announce her vice presidential pick before next week's tour of states.
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The vice president became the party’s leading candidate for November’s election after she stepped in for President Joe Biden, who ended his reelection campaign on July 21.
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There's speculation that Harris is considering several candidates, including Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, U.S. Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, and Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg.
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According to Reuters, Harris is being forced to select her running mate under an Aug. 7 deadline by the Democratic National Committee, but her decision might be announced sooner.
This story was reported from Washington, D.C.