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Democratic VP candidate Tim Walz will stop in Colorado to campaign this week

Updated on: August 12, 2024 / 12:24 PM MDT / CBS Colorado

Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz will make a stop in Colorado this week as part of the Minnesota governor's first solo campaign tour in support of Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential bid.

Walz will begin his tour with a campaign stop in Los Angeles on Tuesday, where he will deliver remarks at the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees convention. On Wednesday, Walz will speak at a campaign reception in Denver.

BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA - AUGUST 1: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz arrives to speak at a press conference regarding new gun legislation at City Hall on August 1, 2024 in Bloomington, Minnesota. Walz is thought to be on a short list of potential vice presidential running mates for Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris. Stephen Maturen / Getty Images

Then he'll attend five events in five different states over three days, beginning in California and ending in New York with stops in Colorado, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Jennifer McRae

Jennifer McRae is a digital media producer for CBS Colorado with more than 25 years of experience in news. Jennifer is part of the digital team recognized for excellence for Best Website several times by the Colorado Broadcasters Association.

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