A shortlist of who Kamala Harris could choose as vice president | CNN Politics

Kamala Harris has emerged as the favorite to take Joe Biden's place as the party’s nominee for president.

The scramble to find the Democrats ’ vice presidential nominee has begun.

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper , Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly are among the Democrats who have been asked to submit information about their finances, family histories and other personal details.

Kentucky Gov. Beshear is one of the nation’s most popular governors.

J.B. Pritzker has led the state as it contends with increased demand for abortion care from women forced to travel from the South and Midwest in a post-Roe v. Wade era .

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorsed Harris on Monday morning and appeared to take herself out of consideration.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom was the subject of 2024 presidential speculation last year .

If Harris becomes the Democratic nominee, Newsom , a fellow Californian , would run up against the 12th Amendment of the Constitution , which would prohibit Golden State electors from voting for a president and vice president who share the same state as themselves.