If you are asking about the United States, in 2008, the Democratic candidate for Vice President was Joseph Biden, and the Republican was Sarah Palin. In 2012, the Democrat was again Mr. Biden, and the Republican was Paul Ryan. Since Barack Obama (Democrat) won both times, Joe Biden will serve his second term as Vice President. (Mr. Biden was a U.S. senator from Delaware prior to being chosen as Barack Obama's vice president.)
Senator Joe Biden of Delaware.
Joe Biden
The last 2 Democratic Presidential running mates were Hillary Rodham Clinton and Timothy Kaine.
Bill Clinton and Al Gore were the Democratic ticket, but the election was in 1996, not 1998.
Running Mates - 1985 is rated/received certificates of: USA:PG
Running Mates - The West Wing episode - was created on 2006-01-08.
Running Mates - 2000 TV is rated/received certificates of: Australia:M Iceland:L
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.
1804
Dick Cheney's running mate was George Walker Bush.
They are called running mates when they are running for election.
Family Guy - 1999 Running Mates 2-10 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:M
presidency
by running and playing around with there mates
Sullivan and Son - 2012 Running Mates 2-7 was released on: USA: 1 August 2013