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A look at Tim Kaine's political career

Hillary Clinton announced on July 22, 2016, that she selected Tim Kaine as her running mate. Here's a look back at his political career.
Hillary Clinton announced on July 22, 2016, that she selected Tim Kaine as her running mate. Here's a look back at his political career.
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Tim Kaine, then the mayor of Richmond, Va., speaks with then-Energy secretary Bill Richardson during an energy seminar at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond on June 19, 2000.
Tim Kaine, then the mayor of Richmond, Va., speaks with then-Energy secretary Bill Richardson during an energy seminar at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond on June 19, 2000.
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Kaine and Mark Warner celebrate at a rally in Richmond, Va., on Nov 6, 2001, after Warner was elected governor and Kaine was elected lieutenant governor.
Kaine and Mark Warner celebrate at a rally in Richmond, Va., on Nov 6, 2001, after Warner was elected governor and Kaine was elected lieutenant governor.
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Kaine points at his Republican rival in the governor's race, Jerry Kilgore, during a debate sponsored by the Fairfax Chamber of Commerce on Sept. 13, 2005, in McLean, Va.
Kaine points at his Republican rival in the governor's race, Jerry Kilgore, during a debate sponsored by the Fairfax Chamber of Commerce on Sept. 13, 2005, in McLean, Va.
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Tim Kaine waves to the crowd during a victory celebration in Richmond, Va., on Nov. 8, 2005, after he defeated Republican challenger Jerry Kilgore in the state's gubernatorial election.
Tim Kaine waves to the crowd during a victory celebration in Richmond, Va., on Nov. 8, 2005, after he defeated Republican challenger Jerry Kilgore in the state's gubernatorial election.
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Kaine meets with Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi in the Capitol on Jan. 31, 2006, as he prepared to deliver the Democrats' rebuttal to President Bush's State of the Union Address.
Kaine meets with Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi in the Capitol on Jan. 31, 2006, as he prepared to deliver the Democrats' rebuttal to President Bush's State of the Union Address.
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Kaine greets the staff of the Montgomery Regional Hospital along with director of the emergency room, Dr. Mike Hill, left, in Blacksburg, Va., on April 18, 2007, as he visited some of the wounded students from the Virginia Tech shooting.
Kaine greets the staff of the Montgomery Regional Hospital along with director of the emergency room, Dr. Mike Hill, left, in Blacksburg, Va., on April 18, 2007, as he visited some of the wounded students from the Virginia Tech shooting.
Steve Helber, AP
Members of the Virginia Military Institute Corps of Cadets, left, and the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, right, salute as Queen Elizabeth II and Kaine enter the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Va., on May 3, 2007.
Members of the Virginia Military Institute Corps of Cadets, left, and the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, right, salute as Queen Elizabeth II and Kaine enter the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Va., on May 3, 2007.
Bob Brown, AP
Kaine speaks at the Democratic National Convention in Denver on Aug. 28, 2008.
Kaine speaks at the Democratic National Convention in Denver on Aug. 28, 2008.
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President-elect Obama announces Kaine as the new Democratic National Committee chairman on Jan. 8, 2009, in Washington.
President-elect Obama announces Kaine as the new Democratic National Committee chairman on Jan. 8, 2009, in Washington.
Charles Dharapak, AP
Kaine speaks during the DNC's summer meeting on Aug. 20, 2010, in St. Louis.
Kaine speaks during the DNC's summer meeting on Aug. 20, 2010, in St. Louis.
Jeff Roberson, AP
Kaine takes the podium at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte on Sept. 4, 2012.
Kaine takes the podium at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte on Sept. 4, 2012.
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Kaine and Republican candidate George Allen shake hands during a senatorial debate in McLean, Va., on Sept. 20, 2012.
Kaine and Republican candidate George Allen shake hands during a senatorial debate in McLean, Va., on Sept. 20, 2012.
Evan Vucci, AP
President Obama, former president Bill Clinton and Kaine wave at supporters during a campaign rally at Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, Va., on Nov. 3, 2012.
President Obama, former president Bill Clinton and Kaine wave at supporters during a campaign rally at Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, Va., on Nov. 3, 2012.
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Kaine speaks to his supporters after winning his Senate race on Nov. 6, 2012, in Richmond, Va.
Kaine speaks to his supporters after winning his Senate race on Nov. 6, 2012, in Richmond, Va.
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Kaine is flanked by Senate colleagues while speaking about gun control during a news conference on the Senate steps at the Capitol on Oct. 8, 2015.
Kaine is flanked by Senate colleagues while speaking about gun control during a news conference on the Senate steps at the Capitol on Oct. 8, 2015.
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Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland is greeted by Kaine before they sit down for a meeting in the Russell Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on April 21, 2016.
Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland is greeted by Kaine before they sit down for a meeting in the Russell Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on April 21, 2016.
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Hillary Clinton arrives with Kaine at a rally at Florida International University Panther Arena in Miami on July 23, 2016.
Hillary Clinton arrives with Kaine at a rally at Florida International University Panther Arena in Miami on July 23, 2016.
Mary Altaffer, AP
Kaine walks on stage for his speech during the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 27, 2016.
Kaine walks on stage for his speech during the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 27, 2016.
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Kaine and his wife, Anne Holton, acknowledge the crowd during a campaign event on Aug. 1, 2016, in Richmond, Va.
Kaine and his wife, Anne Holton, acknowledge the crowd during a campaign event on Aug. 1, 2016, in Richmond, Va.
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Abe Lincoln impersonator Lance Mack of Marion, Iowa, greets Kaine after a rally on Aug. 17, 2016, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Abe Lincoln impersonator Lance Mack of Marion, Iowa, greets Kaine after a rally on Aug. 17, 2016, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Rodney White, AP
Kaine shakes hands with supporters after speaking at Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Fla., on Aug. 26, 2016.
Kaine shakes hands with supporters after speaking at Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Fla., on Aug. 26, 2016.
Mark Wallheiser, AP
Kaine pumps his fists after being introduced during a campaign stop on Sept. 1, 2016, in Dover, N.H.
Kaine pumps his fists after being introduced during a campaign stop on Sept. 1, 2016, in Dover, N.H.
Charles Krupa, AP
Kaine speaks during a campaign rally in Wilmington, N.C., on Sept. 6, 2016.
Kaine speaks during a campaign rally in Wilmington, N.C., on Sept. 6, 2016.
Chuck Burton, AP
Kaine leaves a meeting with Senate Democrats on Capitol Hill on Sept. 7, 2016.
Kaine leaves a meeting with Senate Democrats on Capitol Hill on Sept. 7, 2016.
Susan Walsh, AP
Kaine poses with the audience after a campaign rally at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., on Sept. 13, 2016.
Kaine poses with the audience after a campaign rally at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., on Sept. 13, 2016.
Paul Sancya, AP
Kaine gestures during the vice presidential debate at Longwood University in Farmville, Va., on Oct. 4, 2016.
Kaine gestures during the vice presidential debate at Longwood University in Farmville, Va., on Oct. 4, 2016.
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Kaine speaks during a campaign rally in Asheville, N.C., on Oct. 19, 2016.
Kaine speaks during a campaign rally in Asheville, N.C., on Oct. 19, 2016.
Chuck Burton, AP
Kaine speaks during a campaign rally at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, on Oct. 27, 2016.
Kaine speaks during a campaign rally at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, on Oct. 27, 2016.
Eric Albrecht, AP
Tim Kaine plays harmonica alongside Jon Bon Jovi at a get-out-the-vote rally at the State Theater in St. Petersburg, Fla., on Nov. 5, 2016.
Tim Kaine plays harmonica alongside Jon Bon Jovi at a get-out-the-vote rally at the State Theater in St. Petersburg, Fla., on Nov. 5, 2016.
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