President-elect Joe Biden introduced onetime Democratic primary rival Pete Buttigieg on Wednesday as his nominee for transportation secretary, saying the 38-year-old can be "a new voice" in the fight against economic inequality, institutional racism and climate change.

President-elect Joe Biden is set to introduce former South Bend mayor Pete Buttigieg on Wednesday as his nominee for transportation secretary.

President-elect Joe Biden is expected to pick former South Bend, Indiana, mayor Pete Buttigieg to head the transportation department, according to three people familiar with the plans.

Former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg has suspended his campaign for president. He did not throw his support behind any other candidate, but instead called for unity in the party moving forward.

Former South Bend mayor Pete Buttigieg joins a crowded field of nine Democrats whove qualified for the Indiana ballot.

The South Bend event was held for local African-American leaders to talk about their experiences with the candidate.

Faith leaders publicly appealed to elected officials to fund initiatives including a national program called the Peacemaker Fellowship.

Buttigieg's speech emphasized the need to confront systemic racism with targeted policies, on everything from health care disparities to school segregation to income inequality.

Democratic candidate Pete Buttigieg said there are several reasons he opened the South Bend office - like preparation for the Indiana primary in May.

South Bend Mayor and presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg unveiled his economic plan last week, pushing to increase the minimum wage and expand unions.