Kamala Harris reportedly interviews Arizona's Mark Kelly

PHOENIX – Vice President Kamala Harris reportedly interviewed U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona over the weekend as the Democratic presidential nominee’s search for a running mate draws to a close.

A person familiar with the process told The Associated Press that Harris interviewed Kelly, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz in Washington, D.C., on Sunday.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg are also believed to be the leading candidates for the vice presidential spot on the Democratic ticket.

Both Kelly and Shapiro could give Harris a boost in a key state. Pennsylvania has 19 Electoral College votes and Arizona 11.

Some congressional Democrats have promoted Kelly, saying her selection could help defuse Republican nominee Donald Trump’s attacks on the current administration’s immigration policies.

When will Kamala Harris announce her running mate?

On Friday, Harris secured enough delegates to become her party’s nominee, making official the transition from President Joe Biden to the top of the ticket.

Harris is expected to hold her first rally with her running mate on Tuesday in Philadelphia. It is unclear whether she will reveal her vice presidential pick before then.

The Pennsylvania rally kicks off a whirlwind tour of campaign events in seven battleground states, including a stop Friday in Arizona.

Here’s Harris’ full itinerary for the week: Philadelphia (Tuesday night); Eau Claire, Wisconsin (Wednesday afternoon); Detroit (Wednesday night); Raleigh, North Carolina (Thursday night); Savannah, Georgia (Friday afternoon); Phoenix (Friday night); and Las Vegas (Saturday afternoon).

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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