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Harris VP Pick? Texans in Waiting

Kamala Harris is running for president. Now, everyone wants to know who her running mate will be. Texas Democrat anyone?

Published July 25, 2024 at 8:21am by Alexis Simmerman

Harris Secures Democratic Nomination with Texas Delegate Votes

Kamala Harris has secured the votes needed to become the Democratic presidential nominee, per a USA TODAY count on Monday. This endorsement surpasses the required 1,976 delegates out of 3,936, solidifying her lead.

Links:

Biden's endorsement: https://x.com/JoeBiden/status/1815087772216303933
Beto O'Rourke website: https://betoorourke.com/about/
Powered by People: https://poweredxpeople.org/
Julian Castro profile: https://ballotpedia.org/Juli%C3%A1n_Castro
Joaquin Castro website: https://castro.house.gov/about

Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilbert Hinojosa solidified this position, stating:

"With her extensive experience, dedication to public service, and proven leadership, we believe Kamala Harris is uniquely qualified to defeat Donald Trump and lead our nation forward — championing the values and ideals that unite us as a country."

Now, attention turns to Harris' running mate selection, with speculation around Texans Beto O'Rourke, Julian Castro, and Joaquin Castro. O'Rourke, a former US Representative, has been actively promoting Harris' campaign on social media. Julian Castro, the former Housing Secretary, and Joaquin Castro, a current US Representative, have also expressed their support for Harris.