Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has named Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate. She is the first black woman to serve in the role, the BBC reports.
Once a rival for the top job, the California senator of Indian-Jamaican heritage had long been considered the front-runner for the position.
Mr Biden tweeted that he had “the great honor” to name Ms Harris as his number two.
The former California attorney-general has been urging police reform amid anti-racism protests.
Mr Biden will face President Donald Trump in the election on 3 November.
Vice-President Mike Pence remains the Republican incumbent’s running mate.
