Vice President Kamala Harris is on track to announce her choice for a running mate before August 7, according to sources familiar with the process. The accelerated vice presidential search is one of the fastest in modern American history, with a deadline less than two weeks away.
The leading contenders being vetted for the position include North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, and Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz are also under consideration.
The selection process is being overseen by former Attorney General Eric Holder and Tony West, who is Harris' brother-in-law. Financial documents, family histories, public statements, voting records, and social media postings are among the factors being reviewed.
Democratic pollsters are conducting hypothetical matchups between Harris and potential candidates in key battleground states. Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff and other top advisers to Harris are providing input in the decision-making process.
A recent poll showed a close race between Harris and former President Donald Trump, with Trump holding a slight lead among registered voters nationwide.
The Democratic National Committee has finalized the rules for selecting the party's presidential nominee, with voting expected to begin on August 1. The party aims to officially nominate Harris and her running mate by August 7.
