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Maryland Governor Wes Moore’s Statement on Kamala Harris’s Announcement of Tim Walz as Her Running Mate

Governor Wes Moore issued the following statement on Tuesday morning after the announcement that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will be Kamala Harris’ vice presidential running mate in the 2024 election.


“Selecting the VP is one of the first and most important decisions a presidential nominee can make. VP Harris chose an educator, a Governor with a proven track record of progress, and a lifelong patriot in Tim Walz.

As a fellow Army vet, I know that Governor Walz and his 24 years of dedicated service in uniform have equipped him with the invaluable leadership skills we need in a Vice President.

His incredible journey of service – from Sergeant Major in the Army National Guard to public school teacher and union leader, to Governor of Minnesota – isn’t just a source of inspiration for future generations and evidence of his deep commitment to this country; it’s also proof of his effectiveness as a leader who is going to generate wins not just for the Democratic Party in November, but for the entire country as he works in partnership with our next president, Kamala Harris.

There’s not a doubt in my mind that this is the team our country needs right now. They’re the partners Maryland needs in the White House. They’re the ticket that our country needs to build on President Biden’s historic accomplishments. They’re the team who will defeat Donald Trump and JD Vance in November.”