US Election: Joe Biden picks Kamala Harris as running mate

Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee, has announced Kamala Harris as his vice presidential running mate.

The announcement was made on Tuesday August 11, 2020.

The California Senator is the first Black woman to run on a major political party’s presidential ticket.

The announcement comes following a search that was conducted under strict secrecy, with most campaign aides, donors and even many longtime Biden friends intentionally kept in the dark.

“I have the great honor to announce that I’ve picked Kamala Harris,” Biden tweeted.

He called Harris a “fearless fighter” for the “little guy.”

Biden and Harris will formally accept their nominations next week during the Democratic National Convention, which will be conducted via video from various locations because of the coronavirus pandemic.