In response to the passing of former Vice President Walter Mondale, DNC Chair Jaime Harrison released the following statement:

“I am saddened to hear of the passing of former Vice President Walter Mondale. He was a true public servant and a trailblazer of the Democratic Party. He revolutionized the role of the vice presidency, and his leadership in fighting poverty impacted countless Americans and made our nation stronger. My thoughts are with his family and friends. His legacy and beautiful spirit will live on in us all.”