STATEMENT: Michigan Dems Chair Celebrates Adding Gov. Walz to the Ticket as Vice Presidential Candidate

LANSING - Following the announcement that Governor Tim Walz has joined Vice President Kamala Harris as her running mate, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Lavora Barnes released the following statement:

"Governor Walz has been a tireless champion for working people in Minnesota and I couldn't be more excited for him to join Vice President Kamala Harris in the fight to beat Donald Trump and his extremist agenda this November. As a son of the Midwest, veteran, and former teacher, Governor Walz understands that at the end of the day, we all want the same things, whether it's having money in your bank account or the opportunity to not just live freely, but to thrive.

"Here in Michigan, we take great pride in supporting Democrats who know how to deliver results for Americans. Vice President Harris and Governor Walz's records speak for themselves, and they are more than ready to take on Donald Trump and J.D. Vance this November. We are already hitting the ground running and Michigan is more than ready to send Vice President Harris and Governor Walz to the White House."

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