Kamala Harris chooses Minnesota governor Tim Walz to be election running mate

In choosing Tim Walz, she is turning to a Midwestern governor, military veteran and union supporter who helped enact an ambitious Democratic agenda for his state, including sweeping protections for abortion rights

Kamala Harris (right) has picked Minnesota governor Tim Walz to be her running mate. File pictures: JIM WATSONCHRIS KLEPONIS/AFP via Getty Images

Vice president Kamala Harris has selected Minnesota governor Tim Walz to be her running mate on Tuesday, choosing a long-time politician who Democrats hope can keep new-found party unity alive.

Ms Harris said in a post on social media that MrWalz has “delivered for working families”. The two will appear together in Philadelphia at an evening rally.