In a text to her supporters, presumptive nominee Hillary Clinton announced Sen. Timothy M. Kaine (Va.) will be her choice for vice president. Kaine, 58, is a former Virginia governor, Richmond mayor and Democratic National Committee chairman.  [ Sen. Timothy M. Kaine of Virginia chosen as Hillary Clintonâs VP]  In the end, Clintonâs shortlist came down to two: Kaine and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. With these options, Clinton signaled she was more concerned with adding an establishment, swing-state politician than with further diversifying the ticket.  Others who reportedly made it late into the selection process included Labor Secretary Thomas E. Perez and Housing Secretary JuliÃ¡n Castro, who are both Hispanic, and progressive star Elizabeth Warren, who could have helped Clinton shore up any hesitation on her left flank.  Below is our best estimation of the pool of candidates we thought were most likely to complete the Democratic ticket.  Or, pick Donald Trumpâs VP from our list of 35  Clinton withstood a tougher-than-expected primary challenge from Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont. A would-be vice president from the more liberal wing of the party could do wonders to bring along that bloc of voters that isnât quite ready for Clinton. Someone with a populist message could also serve Clinton well in the attack-dog role against Trump.  Clinton might pick someone in line with the status quo.  Former New York City mayor  A substantial part of the Democratic Party is itching for her to choose someone more liberal or diverse than the candidate herself.  Transportation secretary from North Carolina  Former interior secretary from Colorado  Clinton would probably prefer to choose someone not named Elizabeth Warren or Bernie Sanders. Another liberal who might appease the Sanders crowd: Largely unknown Labor Secretary Thomas Perez.  Clinton, the first woman to top a major-party ticket, could play up her barrier-breaking candidacy by choosing another woman, or a minority, to complete the Democratic ticket.  Choosing a woman could also draw a distinct contrast with Trump, whose past is full of dicey comments about women. A Hispanic would fit that bill pretty easily, as well.  Transportation secretary from North Carolina  Demographics might not matter so much to Clinton if she finds someone who counters Trump well.  Former New York City mayor  Former interior secretary from Colorado  The obvious choice, and the one getting the most buzz, is Secretary of Housing and Urban Development JuliÃ¡n Castro. In terms of Hispanic appeal, Rep. Xavier Becerra would also make sense, but his home state of California is pretty much in the bag for Clinton already. Clintonâs campaign manager has said that a woman will be on their shortlist. Adding to the intrigue: The Boston Globe reported that Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid has been exploring options should a Senate vacancy arise in Massachusetts.Â Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Jeanne Shaheen could be other female options.  Trump claims he can turn traditionally blue Midwestern states red; a VP from that region could help Clinton shore up support there. Itâs unclear whether a vice presidential pick from a swing state would help deliver that stateâs electoral votes in November, but the possibility of that happening could factor into the decision.  Former New York City mayor  Transportation secretary from North Carolina  Former interior secretary from Colorado  Clinton would appear unlikely to pick a fellow New Yorker as her VP pick, as the Constitution says two candidates cannot win the electoral votes from a state they both reside in. However, one of the candidates could establish residency in another state, which has happened before; then-Texas resident Dick Cheney did so when he was then-Texas Gov. George W. Bushâs VP pick in 2000.  For swing-state appeal, Clinton could choose either of the senators from Virginia, Timothy M. Kaine or Mark R. Warner, though she will probably stay away from Gov. Terry McAuliffe. Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio would be another obvious swing-state choice with populist appeal.  Here is the most recent ranking of Clintonâs likely VP choices, as seen by Fix boss Chris Cillizza:  “Combine Clintonâs natural caution with the state of the 2016 race and all signs point to her settling on a vice presidential pick who a) cannot possibly do any harm and b) is regarded as a governance pick â a person who has the rÃ©sumÃ© and knowledge to help Clinton run the decidedly complex federal bureaucracy. Thatâs Kaine.”  “Picking Castro would do two other things for Clinton: bridge the generational divide in the party (Castro is 41) and perhaps cement Hispanic voters as a reliable Democratic voting bloc for decades to come.”  “The two women donât have the best relationship â Warren was the last female Democratic senator to endorse Clinton, and she did it after the primaries were officially over â and Warrenâs hero status among liberals isnât really what Clinton needs right now. (Clintonâs poll numbers among liberals have been quite strong.) But, as of today, Warren is one of three people we know that Clintonâs VP search team is vetting.”  “Brown is a stylistic contrast to Clinton â a sort of gruff-voiced everyman and a populist. That could serve as a nice complement to Clinton and round out the ticket.”  “She has been an active surrogate for Clinton, has clear ambition beyond the Senate and hails from the Midwest, which will be the central battleground of this election.”  Read the full June 26 post here.  First published June 8, 2016. The graphic has been updated to reflect constitutional rules on presidential tickets with candidates from the same state. Sources: Photos from Associated Press, Washington Post file photos, Getty Images, Bloomberg News, Reuters and Agence France-Presse via Getty Images.  Experienced establishment bridge? Outsider business mogul? Now that Trump has locked up the Republican nomination, narrow down a list of his potential VPs.See the graphic  Compare their positions on the yearâs biggest issues.  Hereâs where a selection of prominent GOPers fell before and where they stand now.
Shore up the liberal base? Emphasize the historic nature of a female presidency? Try to counteract one of her perceived weaknesses? Hereâs what Hillary Clinton must weigh when choosing her vice presidential nominee.