2020 Democratic Party Vice Presidential Candidate Selection

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This article lists the candidates for the Democratic nomination for Vice President of the United States in the 2020 presidential election. Former Vice President Joe Biden of Delaware, the 2020 Democratic nominee for President of the United States, considered several prominent Democrats and other individuals before selecting Senator Kamala Harris of California as his running mate on August 11, 2020. Harris formally won the vice presidential nomination on August 19, 2020, at the 2020 Democratic National Convention. The Biden–Harris ticket would go on to defeat the Trump–Pence ticket in the general election.

In March 2020, Biden promised to select a woman as his running mate, which marked the third time that the vice presidential nominee of a major party in the United States has been a woman, after Geraldine Ferraro in 1984 and Sarah Palin in 2008.

Harris became the vice president upon inauguration in January 2021 alongside President Biden. She is the first woman to be vice president of the United States, making her the highest-ranking woman in U.S. history, and she is also the first Asian American and Black American vice president.[1] She would go on to become the Democratic presidential nominee in the 2024[2] but ultimately lost to Donald Trump in the general election.

Selection process

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At the March 15, 2020, Democratic primary debate between former Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, Biden committed to selecting a woman as his running mate.[3] At that same debate, Sanders stated that he would likely do the same, but did not pledge to do so.[4] Biden became the presumptive presidential nominee after Sanders dropped out on April 8,[5] though the Democratic ticket would not be officially nominated until the 2020 Democratic National Convention in August 2020. With his pledge, his running mate became the third woman to be the vice presidential nominee of a major party in United States history, following Democrat Geraldine Ferraro in 1984 and Republican Sarah Palin in 2008.[6]

Biden indicated that he would make his selection on the basis of shared political beliefs and past experience. He noted that his selection would likely be younger than he is and that he would likely pick someone who is "ready on Day 1 to be president."[7] On April 30, it was announced that the vetting committee would consist of Lisa Blunt Rochester, Chris Dodd, Eric Garcetti, and Cynthia Hogan.[8]

Announcement

[edit] Main article: Kamala Harris 2020 presidential campaign § Biden–Harris ticket

Biden had initially planned to make his announcement regarding his running mate selection "around" August 1.[9] The announcement date was later pushed back to the second week in August.[10][11][12] On August 11, it was reported that Biden had selected his running mate and an announcement was imminent.[13]

Later that day, Kamala Harris was revealed as Biden's vice presidential running mate.[14] Harris was the junior U.S. senator from California, first elected in 2016. She additionally has experience as the Attorney General of California, San Francisco District Attorney, and as a prosecutor. Harris was a candidate in the 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries, before suspending her campaign in December 2019, later endorsing Biden's campaign in March 2020. Harris was the third woman vice presidential running mate of a major party and the first Asian American.[15] Harris additionally is the first Democrat from the Western United States to appear on a presidential ticket; Barack Obama was born in Hawaii, a Western state, but was nominated as a representative of Illinois.[16]

Vetting process

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Finalists

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On August 13, The New York Times reported the four finalists were Kamala Harris, Susan Rice, Elizabeth Warren, and Gretchen Whitmer.[17]

• Senator and 2020 presidential candidateKamala Harrisfrom California(2017–2021)[3][18][19][20]
• Former National Security AdvisorSusan Ricefrom Washington, D.C.(2013–2017)[21][18]
• Senator and 2020 presidential candidateElizabeth Warrenfrom Massachusetts(2013–present)[3][18][19][20]
• GovernorGretchen Whitmerfrom Michigan(2019–present)[3][18][19][22]

Shortlist

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The Biden campaign was reported to have begun the vetting process of potential running mates in May 2020.[23][13] The following officials were reported to have undergone vetting by the Biden campaign.[24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31] However, following the George Floyd protests, Amy Klobuchar was criticized for her lack of prosecution of police misconduct during her tenure as Hennepin County County Attorney, including a case involving the officer who murdered Floyd.[32][33][34] On June 18, she announced that she had removed herself from consideration and urged for Biden to select a woman of color.[35][36]

On June 12, the Associated Press reported that Keisha Lance Bottoms, Val Demings, Kamala Harris, Michelle Lujan Grisham, Susan Rice, and Elizabeth Warren had advanced to further stages in the vetting process, with the possibility that some other vetted candidates had as well.[37] On June 26, CNN reported that Bottoms, Demings, Harris, and Warren were at that point the leading candidates for the nomination.[38]

On July 29, just a week before Biden's initially planned announcement, The Hill reported that Karen Bass, Harris, Rice, and Warren had emerged as the "top tier" of candidates.[39] On August 2, CNN reported that Tammy Duckworth and Gretchen Whitmer were also still under consideration.[40] On August 10, The New York Times reported that Biden's running mate committee had finished interviewing the possible candidates and that an announcement was "imminent".[41]

In addition to the four finalists, the following individuals were reported to be on Biden's shortlist.

• SenatorTammy Baldwinfrom Wisconsin(2013–present)[3][18][19]
• RepresentativeKaren Bassfrom California(2011–2022)[42][43][44]
• Mayor of AtlantaKeisha Lance Bottomsfrom Georgia(2018–2022)[45][22]
• RepresentativeVal Demingsfrom Florida(2017–2023)[3][18][19]
• SenatorTammy Duckworthfrom Illinois(2017–present)[3][18][19]
• SenatorMaggie Hassanfrom New Hampshire(2017–present)[7][46]
• Senator and 2020 presidential candidateAmy Klobucharfrom Minnesota(2007–present)[3][18][19][20] (withdrew)
• GovernorMichelle Lujan Grishamfrom New Mexico(2019–present)[18][19]
• GovernorGina Raimondofrom Rhode Island(2015–2021)[3]

Declined to be considered

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The following individuals publicly confirmed that they had declined to be vetted by the Biden campaign.

• SenatorCatherine Cortez Mastofrom Nevada(2017–present)[47]
• SenatorJeanne Shaheenfrom New Hampshire(2009–present)[48]

Media speculation about other potential running mates

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The following individuals received coverage as potential running mates from multiple news sources, but were not reported to have been asked to undergo vetting by the Biden campaign.

Federal executive branch officials

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• Former HUD Secretary and 2020 presidential candidateJulian Castrofrom Texas(2014–2017)[49]
• Former Secretary of State and 2016 presidential nomineeHillary Clintonfrom New York(2009–2013)[50]
• Former Secretary of Homeland SecurityJanet Napolitanofrom Arizona(2009–2013)[51]
• Former Secretary of LaborHilda Solisfrom California(2009–2013)[52]
• Former Secretary of StateCondoleezza Rice[a]from California(2005–2009)[53]
• Former Deputy Attorney GeneralSally Yatesfrom Georgia(2015–2017)[7][46]

Members of Congress

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• RepresentativeCheri Bustosfrom Illinois(2013–2023)[54]
• RepresentativeVeronica Escobarfrom Texas(2019–present)[52]
• RepresentativeMarcia Fudgefrom Ohio(2008–2021)[55]
• Representative and 2020 presidential candidateTulsi Gabbardfrom Hawaii(2013–2021)[56][20]
• RepresentativeSylvia Garciafrom Texas(2019–present)[52]
• Senator and 2020 presidential candidateKirsten Gillibrandfrom New York(2009–present)[3]
• Senator and 2016 vice presidential nomineeTim Kainefrom Virginia(2013–present)[57]
• RepresentativeJoe Kennedy IIIfrom Massachusetts(2013–2021)[58]
• RepresentativeRo Khannafrom California(2017–present)[59]
• RepresentativeBarbara Leefrom California(1998–present)[42][60][61][62][63][64]
• RepresentativeKatie Porterfrom California(2019–present)[65]
• RepresentativeAyanna Pressleyfrom Massachusetts(2019–present)[66]
• RepresentativeLucille Roybal-Allardfrom California(1993–present)[67]
• Senator, 2016/2020 presidential candidateBernie Sandersfrom Vermont(2007–present)[68]
• RepresentativeKim Schrierfrom Washington(2019–present)[22]
• RepresentativeTerri Sewellfrom Alabama(2011–present)[69][70][71]
• SenatorKyrsten Sinemafrom Arizona(2019–present)[55]
• SenatorDebbie Stabenowfrom Michigan(2001–present)[72]
• RepresentativeMaxine Watersfrom California(1991–present)[43]

Governors

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• GovernorAndrew Cuomofrom New York(2011–2021)[73]
• GovernorLaura Kellyfrom Kansas(2019–present)[21]
• Former Governor and 2020 presidential candidateDeval Patrickfrom Massachusetts(2007–2015)[74]

Mayors

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• Mayor of the District of ColumbiaMuriel Bowserfrom Washington, D.C.(2015–present)[75]
• Former Mayor of South Bend and 2020 presidential candidatePete Buttigiegfrom Indiana(2012–2020)[76][77][78]
• Former Mayor of TallahasseeAndrew Gillumfrom Florida(2014–2018)[79]

Other individuals

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• Former State House Minority LeaderStacey Abramsfrom Georgia(2011–2017)[3][18][19][20][80]
• Former First LadyMichelle Obamafrom Illinois(2009–2017)[46][20]
• Attorney GeneralJosh Shapirofrom Pennsylvania(2017–2023)[81]

Opinion polling

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A Siena College/The New York Times poll released on June 26, 2020, found that over 80% of respondents said that race should not be a factor in Biden's selection.[82]

A Politico/Morning Consult poll released on July 15, 2020, found that 54% of respondents felt that Biden's VP pick will not affect their vote, 16% said it would have a major impact, and 20% said only a minor impact.[83]

Vice presidential polling

Poll source	Date(s)administered	Samplesize[b]	Stacey Abrams	Tammy Baldwin	Karen Bass	Keisha Lance Bottoms	Catherine Cortez Masto	Val Demings	Tammy Duckworth	Kamala Harris	Amy Klobuchar	Michelle Lujan Grisham	Gina Raimondo	Susan Rice	Elizabeth Warren	Gretchen Whitmer	Others	Undecided
The Economist/YouGov[84]	August 2–4, 2020	600 (RV)	6%	1%	1%	3%	–	3%	8%	22%	–	0%	–	11%	21%	3%	3%[c]	19%
Yahoo News/YouGov[85]	July 28–30, 2020	1088 (RV)	8%	3%	3%	5%	–	4%	6%	25%	–	2%	2%	14%	22%	5%	–	–
Hill-HarrisX[86]	July 20–21, 2020	947 (RV)	6%	3%	–	3%	–	3%	4%	15%	–	4%	–	12%	16%	4%	30%[d]	–
Data for Progress[87]	July 20, 2020	538 (RV)[e]	8%	3%	1%	10%	–	3%	6%	21%	–	2%	–	6%	23%	4%	–	13%
Yahoo! News/YouGov[88]	Jun 9–10, 2020	1288 (RV)	14%	–	–	6%	–	8%	–	24%	14%	–	–	–	30%	5%	–	–
Monmouth[89]	Jun 1–9, 2020	2240 (LV)	10%	–	–	2%	–	7%	–	28%	12%	–	–	2%	13%	2%	8%[f]	–
Yahoo! News/YouGov[90]	May 4–5, 2020	1224 (RV)	11%	5%	–	–	6%	–	–	17%	18%	–	–	–	34%	8%	–	–
Vox[91]	May 1, 2020	605 (V)	7%	–	–	–	3%	–	–	15%	9%	–	–	–	42%	4%	–	20%
CBS/YouGov[92]	Apr 28–May 1, 2020	1671 (LV)	14%	1%	–	–	2%	3%	3%	19%	13%	1%	–	4%	36%	3%	1%[g]	–
Economist/YouGov[93]	Apr 26–28, 2020	1222 (RV)	8%	2%	–	–	–	–	–	9%	7%	–	–	–	15%	2%	13%[h]	44%
Harvard/Harris[94]	Apr 14–16, 2020	2394 (RV)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	10%	10%	1%	–	–	13%	3%	63%[i]	–

See also

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• Joe Biden 2020 presidential campaign
• 2020 Democratic Party presidential candidates
• 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries
• 2020 Democratic National Convention
• 2020 United States presidential election
• List of United States major party presidential tickets

Footnotes

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1. ^ Individual is a member of the Republican Party
2. ^ Key:A – all adultsRV – registered votersLV – likely votersV – unclear
3. ^ "Someone else" with 3%
4. ^ Nadja West with 5%; "None of the above / Someone else" with 25%
5. ^ Poll included only voters not affiliated with a political party.
6. ^ including Michelle Obama with 3% and Tulsi Gabbard with 1%
7. ^ Sally Yates with 1%
8. ^ "Someone else" with 13%
9. ^ Bernie Sanders with 20%; Andrew Cuomo with 11%; Michael Bloomberg with 8%; Pete Buttigieg with 7%; Tom Steyer with 3%; "Other" with 14%

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v t e Joe Biden
46th President of the United States (2021–present) 47th Vice President of the United States (2009–2017) U.S. Senator from Delaware (1973–2009)
Early career	Early life U.S. Senate career Vice presidency Obama transition Task forces Gun Violence Protect Students from Sexual Assault First Trump transition Classified Information Procedures Act Counterterrorism Act Violence Against Women Act Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act
Presidency	Appointments Cabinet Agriculture Commerce Defense Education Energy Executive Office appointments HHS Homeland Security HUD Interior Justice U.S. attorneys Labor State ambassadors Transportation Treasury Veterans Affairs Judicial appointments Jackson Supreme Court candidates Legislation 2021 American Rescue Plan Act Capitol Police Emergency Assistance Act Consolidated Appropriations Act Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act National Defense Authorization Act RENACER Act Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act 2022 Bipartisan Safer Communities Act CHIPS and Science Act Consolidated Appropriations Act Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act No TikTok on Government Devices Act Pregnant Workers Fairness Act State Antitrust Enforcement Venue Act Emmett Till Antilynching Act Inflation Reduction Act Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act PACT Act National Defense Authorization Act Postal Service Reform Act Respect for Marriage Act Speak Out Act Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act 2023 COVID-19 Origin Act Fiscal Responsibility Act National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 DCA agreement between Finland and the US 2024 ADVANCE Act Consolidated Appropriations Act National Security Act Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act Policies Cannabis COVID-19 COVID-19 Advisory Board White House COVID-19 Response Team Economic Biden v. Nebraska Build Back Better Plan Electoral and ethical Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court Summit for Democracy Environmental 2021 Leaders Summit on Climate Executive Order 13990 Foreign 2021 Russia–United States summit 2023 Chinese balloon incident AUKUS Camp David Principles Afghanistan withdrawal killing of Ayman al-Zawahiri War in Ukraine 2022 visit by Volodymyr Zelenskyy 2023 visit to Ukraine War in Israel accusation of genocide complicity Russian prisoner exchange Immigration Social Space Timeline Transition Inauguration security protests First 100 days 2021 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 2022 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 2023 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 2024 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Second Trump transition Classified documents incident Efforts to impeach House Oversight Committee investigation inquiry Executive actions proclamations Opinion polling 2021 2022 2023 2024 Presidential trips 2021 2022 2023 2024–2025 international
Elections	U.S. Senate 1972 1978 1984 1990 1996 2002 2008 Vice presidential 2008 campaign selection convention debate election transition 2012 campaign convention debate election Presidential 1988 campaign primaries 2008 campaign primaries debates 2020 campaign basement campaign endorsements celebrity organizations Congress state and territorial officials municipal officials primaries endorsements debates Unity Task Forces running mate selection convention debates election protests 2024 campaign withdrawal Democratic opposition primaries endorsements protest vote movements debate
Family	Edward Francis Blewitt (great-grandfather) Neilia Hunter Biden (first wife) Jill Biden (second wife) James Biden (brother) Valerie Biden Owens (sister) Beau Biden (son) Hunter Biden (son) Ashley Biden (daughter) Howard Krein (son-in-law) Hallie Olivere Biden (daughter-in-law) Kathleen Buhle (former daughter-in-law) Melissa Cohen Biden (daughter-in-law) Naomi Biden (granddaughter) Dogs Champ Major Commander Cat Willow
Writings	Promises to Keep Promise Me, Dad Tomorrow Will Be Different (foreword)
Speeches	Inaugural address (2021) Joint session of Congress (2021) State of the Union Address 2022 2023 2024 Warsaw speech (2022) Battle for the Soul of the Nation speech (2022)
Mediadepictions	Confirmation The Choice 2020 "Intro to Political Science" My Son Hunter "One Last Ride" The Onion's "Diamond Joe" Our Cartoon President Saturday Night Live parodies Spitting Image
Related	Age and health concerns Awards Beau Biden Cancer Moonshot Biden Foundation Biden–Ukraine conspiracy theory Buy a shotgun Eponyms Hunter Biden laptop controversy I Did That! Joever Let's Go Brandon Public image Sexual assault allegation Situation Room Sleepy Joe Trump–Ukraine scandal
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v t e Kamala Harris
49th Vice President of the United States (2021–present) U.S. Senator from California (2017–2021) Attorney General of California (2011–2017) District Attorney of San Francisco (2004–2011)
Life and politics	Early life and career California Attorney General tenure U.S. Senate career Justice for Victims of Lynching Act MORE Act Rent Relief Act Vice presidency Biden transition White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention Trump transition Political positions
Elections	California District attorney 2003 2007 Attorney general 2010 2014 U.S. Senate 2016 Vice presidential 2020 campaign selection convention debate election transition 2024 campaign Biden withdrawal Presidential 2020 campaign debates endorsements primaries 2024 campaign endorsements non-political political congressional legislators federal executive officials former Trump officials international sub-national officials running mate selection convention debate election planned transition
Bibliography	Smart on Crime Superheroes Are Everywhere The Truths We Hold
Public image	The 47th KHive "We did it, Joe!" "You think you just fell out of a coconut tree?" "Kamala is for they/them"
Family	P. V. Gopalan (maternal grandfather) Shyamala Gopalan (mother) Maya Harris (sister) Meena Harris (niece) Donald J. Harris (father) Doug Emhoff (husband) Ella Emhoff (stepdaughter) Tony West (brother-in-law)
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