Tyrone Oliver Gayle (November 12, 1987 – October 25, 2018)[1] was a Democratic campaign staffer, spokesman and aide.
[1] Gayle began working for Hillary Clinton at her personal Manhattan office as part of a press team before she announced her 2016 presidential campaign.
[1][4] He sent her an email recommending Kaine as her running mate:[3] During the 2012 campaign cycle, I traveled all across Virginia with him spending upwards of 15 hours each day for 15 months on the road as his special assistant.
I believe he would be a great choice, and be an effective governing partner.Clinton chose Kaine as her running mate several days after the email, on July 22.
She worked as a staffer for Barack Obama's 2012 reelection campaign and legislative assistant to Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), in Richmond, Virginia.
[4] Kaine wrote on Facebook, "All who crossed Tyrone's path were affected by his warmth, humor, and positive energy."
Harris wrote on Twitter: "Tyrone Gayle was an invaluable and beloved member of our team and family.