Francis Suarez 2024 presidential campaign

Francis X. Suarez, the 43rd Mayor of Miami, announced his campaign for the 2024 United States presidential election in a campaign video on June 14, 2023.

Suarez for President
Campaign2024 presidential primaries
2024 United States presidential election
CandidateFrancis X. Suarez
43rd Mayor of Miami (2017–present)
Member of the Miami City Commission (2009–2017)
AffiliationRepublican Party
AnnouncedJune 14, 2023
LaunchedJune 15, 2023
HeadquartersBethesda, Maryland, U.S.
SloganIt's Time We Get Started

Background

In April 2021, Suarez was seen as a possible running-mate to potential 2024 presidential candidate Nikki Haley emerged.[1] A report by The Hill in September 2021 showed that Suarez was interested in running for president.[2]

Suarez spoke on Fox News on June 11, 2023, talking about his visits to early primary states and that he will make an important speech at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library on June 15.[3] He filed to run for president with the Federal Election Commission on June 14.[4]

References

  1. Sabrina Rodriguez (April 28, 2021). "The Trump-rejecting Florida Republican who has a plan to fix the GOP". Politico.
  2. Greenwood, Max (September 7, 2021). "Miami mayor on possible White House bid: I think people are 'thirsting' for a 'next-generation candidate'". TheHill. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  3. Flechas, Joey (June 7, 2023). "Miami mayor raising super PAC cash, assembling campaign team as '24 announcement looms". Miami Herald. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
  4. Kaanita Iyer; David Wright (June 14, 2023). "Miami Mayor Francis Suarez files to run for president in 2024". CNN.
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