Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton announced Senator Tim Kaine, a low-key Spanish-speaking ally from the battleground state of Virginia, as her running mate via Twitter and a text message to supporters Friday evening.

"I'm thrilled to announce my running mate, Tim Kaine, a man who's devoted his life to fighting for others," the former Secretary of State tweeted.

Kaine is expected to be able to cement Clinton's lead among Hispanic voters and offer a political boost for Clinton in her quest to defeat Donald Trump and win the White House in the November general election.

The announcement came in light of a shooting rampage in Munich, Germany and after weeks of vetting process by Clinton and several of her top advisers.

Kaine is expected to join Clinton Saturday afternoon at a rally at Florida International University, where the student body is more than half Hispanic. Endi

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