Tim Walz to Visit Rhode Island for Campaign Fundraiser

Tim Walz, chosen by Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday to be her running mate on the Democratic ticket for this year’s presidential election, will be coming to Rhode Island on Aug. 15 for a campaign fundraiser.

Rhode Island Democratic Party Chair Liza Beretta-Perik confirmed to WPRI that the Minnesota governor, 60, will be in Newport at the fundraiser, which is scheduled for mid-to-late afternoon.

Beretta-Perik said that additional details have yet to be decided.

According to the television station, an updated invitation shows the fundraiser’s host committee includes Gov. Dan McKee, House Speaker Joe Shekarchi, former gubernatorial candidate Helena Foulkes and the state’s congressional delegation.

Walz, a former high school teacher and football coach, has served as Minnesota’s governor since 2019.

During a rally on Aug. 6 in Philadelphia, Harris introduced Walz as her running mate and referred to him as “Coach,” NPR reported. She added that after Election Day, “the nation will know Coach Walz by another name: vice president of the United States.”

Organizers said last week they hope to raise $500,000 for Harris’ campaign, according to WPRI.