US Presidential Election 2024. Reuters: Kamala Harris has only two candidates left

It is expected, that Kamala Harris will announce his choice by Tuesday before his first public appearance as vice presidential candidate, which is scheduled for that evening at Temple University in Philadelphia.

On Monday, she said she had not made a decision. “I know many of you are anxious to see who I choose,” she wrote. “While I have not made a decision yet, it is important to me that my supporters have first-hand information on the state of the race,” she added.

Reuters emphasizes that the choice of the vice presidential candidate is one of the most important decisions in Harris' political career, because he will have to challenge Republican candidate JD Vance.

Kamala Harris has narrowed her choice of vice presidential candidate to two people: Governor Tim Waltz of Minnesota and Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, Reuters reports.

Shapiro, 51, is a rising star in the Democratic Party who enjoys strong support in Pennsylvania, whose 19 electoral votes make it a must-win state for both Harris and Trump.

The former state attorney general would add historic significance—he would be the country's first Jewish vice president. Strong support for Israel However, it could discourage some voters, although it could also appeal to moderate voters, Reuters notes.

Waltz, 60, is a former member of the U.S. National Guard and a former teacher who has gained recognition in recent weeks as an effective Harris supporter.

The former Republican congressman, Reuters reports, “has proven to be an attractive choice for rural white voters, even though as governor he has also advocated for free school meals and expanded paid leave for workers.”

Reuters sources said the candidates were informed Monday evening or will be informed Tuesday morning. Harris’ campaign plans to announce the move on social media.