Her announcement would come ahead of the Democratic National Convention, which is due to begin on Monday in Philadelphia. Senator Elizabeth Warren, a favourite choice among Democrats, has said she was “probably not” the choice. Virginia Senator Tim Kaine has emerged as a leading contender for the role. The former secretary of state may reveal her vice-presidential pick on the campaign trail in the key battleground state of Florida. Mrs Clinton is expected to attend a rally at Florida International University on Saturday, where her newly minted running mate could also make an appearance.