Kamala Harris Set to Announce Running Mate Ahead of Philadelphia Rally

Vice President Kamala Harris is poised to announce her choice of running mate, with a reveal expected before a Philadelphia rally. Final contenders include Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. Their first joint appearance will kick off a nationwide tour of key battleground states.

Vice President Kamala Harris will soon announce her running mate ahead of a Philadelphia rally, according to sources familiar with her decision. The announcement is expected in the coming hours and will be made via video message.

Harris had been considering Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for the position. However, the final decision remains undisclosed. The people involved spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity to discuss her plans.

This decision marks a significant milestone just two weeks after Harris stepped in to lead the Democratic ticket. She, along with second gentleman Doug Emhoff and her chosen running mate, will appear together in Philadelphia before launching a nationwide tour that includes stops in key battleground states like Wisconsin and Michigan.