2024 Republican Party presidential primaries
The 2024 Republican presidential primaries are elections in states that are organized by the Republican Party. They choose the delegates to the 2024 Republican National Convention. They happen between February and June 2024. The national convention chooses the party's nominee for president of the United States in the 2024 presidential election. The elections will take place in all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories.
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2,467 delegates (2,373 pledged and 94 unpledged) to the Republican National Convention 1,234 votes needed to win | |||
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![]() Map results for the Republican Party presidential primaries of the 2024 United States presidential election | |||
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Candidates
Declared
Name | Born | Experience | Home state | Campaign Announcement date |
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![]() Doug Burgum |
August 1, 1956 (age 66) Arthur, North Dakota |
Governor of North Dakota (2016–present) | ![]() |
![]() Campaign June 7, 2023 FEC filing[1] |
[2] |
![]() Chris Christie |
September 6, 1962 (age 60) Newark, New Jersey |
Governor of New Jersey (2010–2018) U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey (2002–2008) Candidate for president in 2016 |
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![]() Campaign June 6, 2023 FEC filing[3] |
[4] |
![]() Ron DeSantis |
September 14, 1978 (age 44) Jacksonville, Florida |
Governor of Florida (2019–present) U.S. Representative from FL-06 (2013–2018) |
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![]() Campaign May 24, 2023 FEC filing[5] |
[6] |
![]() Larry Elder |
April 27, 1952 (age 71) Los Angeles, California |
Host of The Larry Elder Show (1993–2022) Candidate for Governor of California in 2021 |
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![]() Campaign April 20, 2023 FEC filing[7] |
[8] |
![]() Nikki Haley |
January 20, 1972 (age 51) Bamberg, South Carolina |
Ambassador to the United Nations (2017–2018) Governor of South Carolina (2011–2017) Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 87th district (2005–2011) |
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![]() Campaign February 14, 2023 FEC filing[9] |
[10] |
![]() Will Hurd |
September 19, 1977 (age 45) San Antonio, Texas |
U.S. Representative from TX-23 (2015–2021) CIA agent (2000–2009) |
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![]() Campaign June 22, 2023 |
[11] |
![]() Asa Hutchinson |
December 3, 1950 (age 72) Bentonville, Arkansas |
Governor of Arkansas (2015–2023) Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (2001–2003) U.S. Representative from AR-03 (1997–2001) |
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![]() Campaign April 2, 2023 FEC filing[12] |
[13] |
Perry Johnson |
January 23, 1948 (age 75) Dolton, Illinois |
President of Perry Johnson International Holdings | ![]() |
![]() Campaign March 2, 2023 FEC filing[14] |
[15] |
![]() Mike Pence |
June 7, 1959 (age 64) Columbus, Indiana |
Vice President of the United States (2017–2021) Governor of Indiana (2013–2017) U.S. Representative from IN-06 (2001–2013) |
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![]() Campaign June 5, 2023 FEC filing[16] |
[17] |
![]() Vivek Ramaswamy |
August 9, 1985 (age 37) Cincinnati, Ohio |
Executive chairman of Strive Asset Management (2022–present) CEO of Roivant Sciences (2014–2021) |
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![]() Campaign February 21, 2023 FEC filing[18] |
[19] |
![]() Tim Scott |
September 19, 1965 (age 57) North Charleston, South Carolina |
U.S. Senator from South Carolina (2013–present) U.S. Representative from SC-01 (2011–2013) South Carolina State Representative (2009–2011) |
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![]() Campaign May 19, 2023 FEC filing[20] |
[21] |
![]() Corey Stapleton |
September 17, 1967 (age 55) Seattle, Washington |
Secretary of State of Montana (2017–2021) Montana State Senator (2001–2009) Surface Warfare Officer in the United States Navy (1986–1997) |
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![]() Campaign November 11, 2022 FEC filing[22] |
[23] |
![]() Francis Suarez |
October 6, 1977 (age 45) Miami, Florida |
Mayor of Miami (2017–present) Member of the Miami City Commission (2009–2017) |
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![]() Campaign June 14, 2023 FEC filing[24] |
[25] |
![]() Donald Trump |
June 14, 1946 (age 77) Queens, New York |
President of the United States (2017–2021) Chairman of The Trump Organization (1971–2017) |
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![]() Campaign November 15, 2022 FEC filing[26] |
[27] |
Other declared candidates
The candidates in this section are otherwise noteworthy, but have not met the requirements outlined above.
- John Anthony Castro, tax consultant and perennial candidate[28]
- Steve Laffey, Mayor of Cranston, Rhode Island (2003–2007)[29]
Publicly expressed interest
As of June 2023, the following notable individuals have expressed an interest in running for president within the previous six months.
- John Bolton, 27th United States National Security Advisor (2018–2019), 25th United States Ambassador to the United Nations (2005–2006), 3rd Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Affairs (2001–2005), 18th Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs (1989–1993), U.S. Assistant Attorney General (1985–1989)[30]
- Mike Rogers, Former Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee (2011–2015), United States Representative from MI-08 (2001–2015), member of the Michigan Senate from the 26th district (1995–2001), FBI Special Agent (1989–1994), Second Lieutenant, Company Commander in U.S. Army (1985–1989)[31]
Potential candidates
As of June 2023, there has been speculation about the potential candidacy of the following notable individuals within the previous six months.
- Brian Kemp, 83rd Governor of Georgia (2019–present), 27th Georgia Secretary of State (2010–2018), member of the Georgia Senate from the 46th district (2003–2007)[32][33]
- Rick Perry, 14th United States Secretary of Energy (2017–2019), 47th Governor of Texas (2000–2015), 39th Lieutenant Governor of Texas (1999–2000), 9th Agriculture Commissioner of Texas (1991–1999), Member of the Texas House of Representatives (1985–1991)[34][35]
- Glenn Youngkin, 74th Governor of Virginia (2022–present)[36][37](will reconsider after the 2023 Virginia elections)
Declined to be candidates
The following notable individuals have been the subject of speculation about their possible candidacy, but have publicly denied interest in running.
- Marsha Blackburn, U.S. Senator from Tennessee (2019–present), United States Representative from TN-07 (2003–2019)[38]
- Tucker Carlson, host of Tucker Carlson Tonight (2016–2023) and co-founder of The Daily Caller[39][40][41]
- Liz Cheney, United States Representative from WY-AL (2017–2023), Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs (2002–2004, 2005–2009) (considering independent run)[42]
- Tom Cotton, U.S. Senator from Arkansas (2015–present), United States Representative from AR-04 (2013–2015)[43]
- Dan Crenshaw, United States Representative from TX-02 (2019–present)[44][45]
- Ted Cruz, U.S. Senator from Texas (2013–present), 3rd Texas Solicitor General (2003–2008), candidate for president in 2016 (running for re-election)[46]
- Joni Ernst, U.S. Senator from Iowa (2015–present)[47][48]
- Josh Hawley, U.S. Senator from Missouri (2019–present)[49][50] (running for re-election)[51]
- Larry Hogan, 62nd Governor of Maryland (2015–2023), Secretary of Appointments for Maryland (2003–2007)[52]
- Adam Kinzinger, United States Representative from IL-16 (2011–2023)[53][54]
- Kristi Noem, 33rd Governor of South Dakota (2019–present), United States Representative from SD-AL (2011–2019)[55]
- Dan Patrick, 42nd Lieutenant Governor of Texas (2015–present)[56][57]
- Rand Paul, U.S. Senator from Kentucky (2011–present), candidate for president in 2016[58][59]
- Mitt Romney, U.S. Senator from Utah (2019–present), 70th Governor of Massachusetts (2003–2007), candidate for president in 2008, Republican presidential nominee in 2012[60][61]
- Mike Pompeo, 70th United States Secretary of State (2018–2021), 6th Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (2017–2018), United States Representative from KS-04 (2011–2017)[62]
- Paul Ryan, 54th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives (2015–2019), United States Representative from WI-01 (1999–2019) and Republican vice presidential nominee in 2012[63][64]
- Rick Scott, U.S. Senator from Florida (2019–present), 45th Governor of Florida (2011–2019)[65]
- Chris Sununu, 82nd Governor of New Hampshire (2017–present), member of the New Hampshire Executive Council (2011–2017)[66][67]
- Donald Trump Jr., businessman, executive vice president of The Trump Organization[68][69]
- Ivanka Trump, Advisor to the President of the United States (2017–2021)[70][71]
- Scott Walker, 45th Governor of Wisconsin (2011–2019), 5th Executive of Milwaukee County (2002–2010), member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 14th district (1993–2002), candidate for president in 2016[72][73]
Notes
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