Virginia Gov. Timothy Kaine will assume the position of DNC chairman this month, according to The Washington Post.

Kaine, whose son Nat is a freshman at GW, has one year left in his term as Va. governor and said he plans to work as both governor and DNC chair until his term runs out, The Washington Post reported.

As an early supporter of President-elect Barack Obama, Kaine was a finalist in Obama’s search for a vice presidential candidate. He was also rumored to be on the short-list for other positions on the Obama cabinet, including Attorney General.

Obama is expected to announce Kaine’s new position later this week.