The '' New York Times '' reported that Clinton 's husband , former President Bill Clinton , privately backed Kaine as his wife 's vice-presidential selection , noting his domestic and national security résumé . On July 22 , 2016 , she announced Kaine would be her running mate in the election . Clinton introduced Kaine as her choice in a joint appearance at a rally at Florida International University in Miami the following day . The 2016 Democratic National Convention nominated him their vice presidential candidate on July 27 , 2016
2016 Democratic National Convention
2016 Democratic National Convention
Tim Kaine