Elizabeth Warren
![House Foreign Relations Committee Hearing On Secretary of State Nominee John Kerry Senator Elizabeth Warren, a Democrat from Massachusetts, left, looks on as U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee nomination hearing in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 24, 2013.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/elizabeth-warren-clinton-vp.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
Elizabeth Warren is a firebrand populist senator from Massachusetts who has been vocally anti-Trump during the election. In June, Clinton said Warren would be “qualified” to be Vice President, and her campaign hasn’t ruled out a female running mate.
Tim Kaine
![Tim Kaine Sen. Tim Kaine gives a 'thumbs-up' as he takes his seat at the head table for the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 4, 2016.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/tim-kaine-clinton-vp.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
Tim Kaine is a senator from the key swing state of Virginia who speaks Spanish and was a finalist for Barack Obama’s vice presidential pick eight years ago. Reports say Kaine is now near the top of Clinton’s list.
Julian Castro
![Hillary Rodham Clinton, Julian Castro Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton, right, with Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro, left, during a campaign event in San Antonio on Oct. 15, 2015.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/julian-castro-clinton-vp.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
Julian Castro is the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and was formerly the mayor of San Antonio, Texas. Castro does not have as much political experience as other potential candidates, but his youth and Latino heritage could make him an attractive pick for Clinton.
Tom Perez
![Hillary Clinton, Tom Perez Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton laughs as U.S. Secretary of Labor Tom Perez endorses her during a campaign stop in Sioux City, Iowa, on Dec. 4, 2015.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/tom-perez-clinton-vp.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
Tom Perez is the current United States Secretary of Labor. He does not have much experience in elected office, but Clinton may be considering him for his progressive bona fides and relationships with unions.
Sherrod Brown
![Hillary Clinton, Sherrod Brown Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton waves to supporters as she stands on stage with Sen. Sherrod Brown after speaking at a rally at a warehouse in Cleveland on June 13, 2016.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sherrod-brown-clinton-vp.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
Sherrod Brown is a senator from the key swing state Ohio. Clinton praised brown during an economic speech in Columbus, and he introduced her at an event in Cleveland.
Xavier Becerra
![Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton Meets With House Democrats On Capitol HIll Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton (C) is greeted by House Democratic Caucus Chair Xavier Becerra as she arrives to meet with House Democrats on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. on June 22, 2016.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/xavier-becerra-clinton-vp.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
Xavier Becerra is a U.S. representative from California and the chairman of the House Democratic Caucus.
Cory Booker
![Hillary Clinton, Cory Booker Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton talks with Sen. Cory Booker at Omar's Cafe while campaigning, , in Newark on June 1, 2016.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/corey-booker-clinton-vp.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
Cory Booker is a senator from New Jersey. The rising star in the Democratic Party has an active social media presence and stumped for Clinton during the primary.
Eric Garcetti
![Hillary Clinton Holds round table with Muslim Community leaders In LA Democratic presidential candidate former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton talks with Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti during a roundtable discussion at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, on March 24, 2016.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/eric-garcetti-clinton-vp.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
Eric Garcetti is the mayor of Los Angeles. He was floated as a possible vice presidential pick for Clinton and he campaigned for her during the California primary, but he recently told a radio station, “I’m not looking for a new job. I have a great one right now, and that’s being mayor of the city.”
Tim Ryan
![Hillary Clinton Rep. Tim Ryan raises his beer to toast Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton at a packed O'Donold's Irish Pub and Grill in Youngstown, Ohio, on March 12, 2016.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/tim-ryan-clinton-vp.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
Tim Ryan is a U.S. representative from the swing state of Ohio. He recently helped organize the House sit-in on gun control.
Claire McCaskill
![US-POLITICS-CLINTON-ELECTION U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill introduces Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton prior to speaking during a campaign event at the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers in St. Louis, on Dec. 11, 2015.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/claire-mccaskill-clinton-vp.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
Claire McCaskill is a senator from Missouri and has been a vocal supporter of Clinton during the primary.
Amy Klobuchar
![Female Senators Hold A "Women For Hillary" Endorsement Event Wit Sen. Amy Klobuchar speaks at a Women Senators Endorsement Event for Democratic Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill, in Washington, D.C. on Nov. 30, 2015.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/amy-klobuchar-clinton-vp.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
Amy Klobuchar is a senator from Minnesota and has been an active surrogate for Clinton this election cycle, in what she called “the sisterhood of the traveling pantsuits.”
Jeanne Shaheen
![Hillary Clinton Campaigns In New Hampshire Ahead Of Primary Democratic presidential candidate former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton dances with U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (center) and Lilly Ledbetter during a canvas kickoff event at the YWCA of Manchester in Manchester, New Hampshire on Feb. 5, 2016.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/jeanne-shaheen-clinton-vp.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
Jeanne Shaheen is a senator from New Hampshire who campaigned for Clinton in her state and touted the candidate’s foreign policy experience.
John Hickenlooper
![Colorado politicians back HIllary Clinton Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper and other supporters gathered to give their backing to presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on Feb. 25, 2016.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/john-hinkenlooper-clinton-vp.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
John Hickenlooper is the governor of Colorado and has dealt with natural disasters and gun violence in his swing state during his term in office.
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