Sen. Tim Kaine was named as Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s running mate on Friday.
Clinton confirmed her pick in a series of tweets, calling Kaine “a man who's devoted his life to fighting for others” and “a relentless optimist who believes no problem is unsolvable.”
“Just got off the phone with Hillary. I’m honored to be her running mate,” Kaine tweeted within minutes of the announcement. “Can’t wait to hit the trail tomorrow in Miami!”
Kaine was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2012 following a term as chair of the Democratic National Committee from 2009-11 and a term as governor of Virginia from 2006-10.
Clinton’s announcement comes just days before the start of the Democratic National Convention, which is set to begin Monday in Philadelphia.
Here is a look at some of our coverage of Kaine over the years:
Virginia student leaders discuss student debt in Washington
Jan. 28, 2016
U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) hosted a roundtable discussion Wednesday with student representatives from 18 Virginia universities and colleges to discuss the topic of student loan debt.
Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine urges Congress to declare war on ISIS
Nov. 19, 2015
Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine, D, along with Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., delivered remarks to Congress Tuesday urging them to break the silence surrounding Islamic State and take military action to stop their worldwide threats of terrorism.
Kaine, One Less propose education bill
Feb. 12, 2015
University Contracted Independent Organization One Less presented the Teach Safe Relationships Act bill with Virginia Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine to the U.S. Senate Tuesday Feb. 3. Members of One Less worked with Kaine to craft the bill.
Sen. Tim Kaine lecture concludes decades of Sabato’s intro class political speakers
April 14, 2014
Sen. Tim Kaine, D-VA, spoke to students in Politics Prof. Larry Sabato’s “Introduction to American Politics” class Monday — the last public official to speak in one of Sabato’s introductory classes after 35 years of teaching.
Jan. 22, 2014
Students and onlookers gathered in Garrett Hall Wednesday for a foreign policy address from Senator Tim Kaine.
Kaine speaks to politics class
April 3, 2013
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) spoke to Politics Prof. Larry Sabato’s Introduction to American Politics class Wednesday afternoon about his career in politics.
Commonwealth favors Obama, Kaine
Oct. 1, 2012
Growing liberal tendencies in Virginia mean the state may no longer be a toss-up in the upcoming presidential and senate elections, according to predictions in Center for Politics Director Larry Sabato’s most recent Crystal Ball report.
Sept. 5, 2011
Tim Kaine, former governor of Virginia and former Democratic National Committee chair, emphasized the importance of upcoming state and federal elections at a University Democrats-sponsored breakfast with Brian Moran, chairman of the Democratic Party of Virginia, Saturday.
Kaine's cuts cause worry on Grounds
Feb. 5, 2010
The General Assembly soon will consider a budget amendment proposed by former Gov. Tim Kaine that would shift almost $19 million from public universities to the state general fund. This change - which the House and Senate will release to the Assembly for discussion Feb. 21 - would cut the amount of money the University receives from the state by $3.8 million, said Colette Sheehy, vice president for management and budget.
Gov. Tim Kaine assumes DNC position
Jan. 23, 2009
Gov. Timothy Kaine officially became chairman of the Democratic National Committee Wednesday, replacing former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean, whose “50 state strategy” is often credited with helping President Barack Obama win the presidency.
Kaine pushes for Obama vote in Virginia
Sept. 3, 2008
Though Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine (D) will not be on the presidential ballot this November — despite summer rumors that he could be named Barack Obama’s vice presidential candidate — his work as Obama’s national campaign co-chairman will keep him active in preparations for the upcoming November election.
Gov. Kaine addresses Law students
Feb. 19, 2007
Gov. Tim Kaine addressed University law students this weekend, encouraging them to pursue careers in public service.
Kaine announces Commission on Sexual Violence
Nov. 30, 2006
Gov. Tim Kaine recently announced the appointment of 37 members to his Commission on Sexual Violence in an effort to review and improve the Commonwealth's ability to treat and prevent violent sexual offenses.
Nov. 9, 2005
Democrat Tim Kaine defeated Republican Jerry Kilgore by a margin of over five percentage points in the race for the Virginia governorship last night.
Democratic candidates hold rally at University
Nov. 4, 2005
With the gubernatorial election only four days away, students, faculty and community members filled the Student Activities Building yesterday to show their support for visitors from the Commonwealth's Democratic ticket.
Kaine defeats Katzen in race for Lt. Gov.
Nov. 7, 2001
In a close race, Democrat Tim Kaine pulled ahead last night to win the Virginia lieutenant governor position, defeating Republican Jay Katzen. Kaine's margin of victory was only 2 percentage points.
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Student Council Presidential candidates debate their platforms
By Cecilia Mould | 13 hours agoThe debate had about 40 students in attendance and was live streamed for viewers.
U.Va. student diagnosed with Meningococcal disease
By Ford McCracken | 13 hours agoBonner said anyone exhibiting symptoms of the disease should make an appointment with Student Health and Wellness for evaluation.
