Former Mass. Democratic chair excited after Harris picks Walz as running mate – Boston News, Weather, Sports [Video]

BOSTON (WHDH) – Former Massachusetts Democratic Party chair Phil Johnston praised Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Tuesday after Kamala Harris picked Walz as her running mate in the 2024 presidential election. 

Multiple news outlets cited sources involved in the vice presidential selection process in reporting Walz as Harris’ pick. Harris’ campaign officially announced the selection near 10:15 a.m. in a post on social media.

Speaking with 7NEWS, Johnston said his reaction was “very positive.”

“He’s a very impressive person with a very deep background in government and public policy,” Johnston said. 

In addition to his role with the state Democratic Party, Johnston served as the Massachusetts Secretary of Human Services under Gov. Michael Dukakis. 

Walz has served as the governor of Minnesota since 2019. He previously spent more than 10 years in congress representing Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District. 

While lauding Walz’s experience in government, Johnston also highlighted Walz’s background as a public school teacher. 

Johnston said Walz is a “very, very effective and popular …