Today’s VP announcement follows Harris winning the Democratic presidential nomination, making her the first Black woman and first Asian American to lead a major-party ticket.
Harris and vice-presidential candidate Walz are set to speak at their first rally together, highlighting Walz’s background as a former teacher, congressman, and Army National Guard veteran.
They will make their first joint appearance in Philadelphia today, with plans to visit other key battleground states later this week, as part of the Democratic effort to defeat Donald Trump.
