According to Wikipedia's article on "Running Mates", presidential running mates began around 1860. FYI: Originally the second choice presidential candidate became vice president. In 1804 Pres/Vice pres began running on separate ballots.
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They are called running mates when they are running for election.
Al Smith's running mate in the 1928 US presidential/vice-presidential election was Joseph T. Robinson of Arkansas.
Joseph Biden , the incumbent is running for another term as VP.