Endorsements in the 2024 Republican Party presidential primaries

U.S. representatives

• Barbara Comstock, U.S. representative from VA-10 (2015–2019) (co-endorsed with Chris Christie)^[1]

County officials

• Barry Moehring, judge of Benton County, Arkansas (2016–present)^[2]

Mayors

• Stephanie Orman, mayor of Bentonville, Arkansas (2018–present)^[2]

Party officials

• Conrad Lucas, former chair of the West Virginia Republican Party (2012–2018) ^[3]

Newspapers

• Storm Lake Times^[4]

U.S. representative

• Steve King, former U.S. representative from IA-4 (2013–2021) and IA-5 (2003–2013)^[5]

Statewide executive officials

• Roby Smith, state treasurer of Iowa (2023–present)^[6]

State legislators

• Richard Brown, New Hampshire state representative from Carroll's 3rd district (2022–present)^[7]
• Linda Camarota, New Hampshire state representative from Hillsborough's 7th district (2018–2020)^[7]
• Fred Doucette, New Hampshire state representative from Rockingham's 25th district (2014–present); Deputy Majority Leader of the New Hampshire House of Representatives (2020–present)^[8] (endorsed Donald Trump after his withdrawal)^[9]
• Nate Gustafson, Wisconsin state representative from the 55th district (2023–present)^[10]
• Steven Holt, Iowa state representative from the 12th District (2023–present); Formerly Iowa state representative from the 18th District (2014–2023) (switched from Ron DeSantis)^[11]
• Dawn Johnson, New Hampshire state representative from Belknap's 3rd district (2020–2022)^[7]
• Matt Leber, South Carolina state representative from the 116th district (2022–present)^[12]
• David Love, New Hampshire state representative from Rockingham's 13th district (2018–present)^[7]
• Mark McLean, New Hampshire state representative from Hillsborough's 15th district (2014–present)^[7]
• Fred Plett, New Hampshire state representative from Hillsborough's 29th district (2018–present)^[7]
• David Rochefort, New Hampshire state representative from Grafton's 1st district (2022–present)^[7]
• Susan Vandecasteele, New Hampshire state representative from Rockingham's 25th district (2020–present)^[7]
• Peter Varney, New Hampshire state representative from Belknap's 7th district (2022–present)^[7]
• Scott Webster, Iowa State Senator from the 47th district (2023–present) (switched from Ron DeSantis)^[13]
• Joshua Whitehouse, New Hampshire state representative from Strafford's 2nd district (2014–2016)^[8]

Individuals

• Kathy Barnette, political commentator and Republican nominee for U.S. representative from PA-04 in 2020^[14]
• James Fishback, investor^[15]
• Jake Paul, boxer and YouTuber^[16]
• O. J. Simpson, retired football player, actor, and sports broadcaster (deceased)^[17]

U.S. senators

• Kevin Cramer, U.S. senator from North Dakota (2019–present) and U.S. representative from ND-AL (2013–2019) (switched endorsement to Trump after Burgum withdrew)^[18]
• John Hoeven, U.S. senator from North Dakota (2011–present) and governor of North Dakota (2000–2010) (switched endorsement to Trump after Burgum withdrew)^[19]

U.S. representatives

• Kelly Armstrong, U.S. representative from ND-AL (2019–2024) (switched endorsement to Trump after Burgum withdrew)^[20]

Individuals

• Josh Duhamel, actor^[21]
• John Fisher, owner of the Oakland Athletics and co-owner of the San Jose Earthquakes and Celtic F.C. (co-endorsed with Ron DeSantis)^[22]

Federal officials

• Ronald Gidwitz, U.S. Ambassador to Belgium (2018–2021); chair of the Illinois State Board of Education (1999–2003)^[23]
• Bobbie Kilberg, director of the Office of Public Liaison (1989–1992)^[24]
• Anthony Scaramucci, White House Communications Director (2017)^[25]

U.S. senators

• Jeffrey Chiesa, New Jersey (2013); attorney general of New Jersey (2012–2013)^[26]

U.S. representatives

• Charles Bass, U.S. representative from NH-02 (1995–2007, 2011–2013)^[27] (switched to Nikki Haley after Christie withdrew)
• Susan Brooks, U.S. representative from IN-05 (2013–2021)^[26]
• Barbara Comstock, U.S. representative from VA-10 (2015–2019) (co-endorsed with Asa Hutchinson)^[1]
• Adam Kinzinger, U.S. representative from IL-11 (2011–2013) and IL-16 (2013–2023)^[28]

State legislators

• J.P. Marzullo, New Hampshire state representative from Hillsborough's 2nd district (2018–2020)^[29]

Party officials

• Bill Palatucci, Republican National Committeeman from New Jersey (2010–present)^[26]

Individuals

• Steve Cohen, founder of Point72 Asset Management and S.A.C. Capital Advisors and owner of the New York Mets^[30]
• Cassidy Hutchinson, former White House aide and memoirist^[31]

State legislators

• Julius Soti, New Hampshire state representative from Rockingham's 35th district (2022–present)^[32]

Federal officials

• Alyssa Farah Griffin, White House Director of Strategic Communications (2020) and co-host of The View^[33] (switched to Nikki Haley)

Federal officials

• Pete Hoekstra, U.S. Ambassador to the Netherlands (2018–2021); U.S. representative from MI-02 (1993–2011)^[34]

Federal officials

• Dan Coats, director of National Intelligence (2017–2019), United States senator from Indiana (1989–1999, 2011–2017)^[35]
• T. Kenneth Cribb Jr., director of the Domestic Policy Council (1987)^[36]
• Helene von Damm, United States Ambassador to Austria (1983–1986)^[36]
• Donald P. Hodel, Secretary of the Interior (1985–1989), Secretary of Energy (1982–1985)^[36]
• Larry Kudlow, director of the National Economic Council (2018–2021)^[37]
• Marc Short, Chief of Staff to the Vice President (2019–2021)^[38]
• Paul Teller, Special Assistant to the President for Legislative Affairs (2017–2020)^[39]
• Marc Thiessen, White House Director of Speechwriting (2007–2009)^[40]

Governors

• Eric Holcomb, governor of Indiana (2017–2025)^[41]

U.S. representatives

• Larry Bucshon, U.S. representative from IN-08 (2011–2025)^[19]
• Jeb Hensarling, U.S. representative from TX-05 (2003–2019)^[42]
• Peter King, U.S. representative from NY-02 (2013–2021) and NY-03 (1993–2013)^[43]
• Greg Pence, U.S. representative from IN-06 (2019–2025) (Pence’s brother)^[19]

State executive officials

• Art Pope, budget director of North Carolina (2013–2014); Republican nominee for lieutenant governor of North Carolina in 1992^[44]
• Victor Smith, Indiana Secretary of Commerce (2013–2017)^[45]

State legislators

• Robert Clegg Jr., New Hampshire senator from the 14th district (2002–2008)^[46]
• Todd Huston, speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives (2020–present) from the 37th district (2012–present)^[19]
• Michael Murphy, Indiana state representative from the 90th district (1994–2010)^[47]

Party officials

• Jeff Cardwell, Indiana Republican Party chair (2015–2017)^[48]
• Chip Saltsman, Tennessee Republican Party chair (1999–2001)^[46]

Individuals

• Charlotte Bond, writer (Pence's daughter)^[49]
• Jack Butler, National Review Online submission editor^[50]
• Ron Cameron, owner and chairman of Mountaire Farms^[51] (switched to Nikki Haley after Pence withdrew)
• Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America^[52]
• Edwin Feulner, co-founder of The Heritage Foundation^[36]
• Adrie Groeneweg, president and founder of Pizza Ranch^[53]
• Quin Hillyer, conservative newspaper columnist and writer^[54]
• Jonathan V. Last, editor of The Bulwark^[55]
• Rich Lowry, editor-in-chief of National Review^[56]
• Forrest Lucas, founder of Lucas Oil^[45]
• Karen Pence, teacher and Second Lady of the United States (2017–2021) (Pence's wife)^[57]
• Roger Penske, auto racing team owner^[58]
• Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council (2003-present)^[59]
• Scott Reed, campaign manager of the 1996 Bob Dole presidential campaign^[42]
• David A. Ricks, president of Eli Lilly and Company^[60]
• Joel C. Rosenberg, author^[61]
• Warren Stephens, businessman^[58]
• Cal Thomas, conservative newspaper columnist and writer^[62]

Federal executive officials

• Gary Cohn, director of the National Economic Council (2017–2018)^[63] (switched to Nikki Haley)^[51]

U.S. senators

• Richard Burr, U.S. senator from North Carolina (2005–2023)^[64]
• Cory Gardner, U.S. senator from Colorado (2015–2021)^[65]
• Mike Rounds, U.S. senator from South Dakota (2015–present); governor of South Dakota (2003–2011)^[66]
• John Thune, U.S. senator from South Dakota (2005–present) and Senate Minority Whip (2021–present)^[67]

U.S. representatives

• Henry Brown, U.S. representative from SC-01 (2001–2011)^[68]

Governors

• Bill Haslam, governor of Tennessee (2011–2019); chair of the Republican Governors Association (2017–2018)^[69]
• Mark Sanford, governor of South Carolina (2003–2011); U.S. representative from SC-01 (1995–2001 and 2013–2019); Republican candidate for U.S. president in 2020^[70]

State legislators

• Bruce Bannister, South Carolina state representative from the 24th district (2006–present)^[68]
• Liston Barfield, South Carolina state representative from the 58th district (1985–1989 and 1997–2014)^[71]
• Sean Bennett, South Carolina state senator from the 38th district (2012–present)^[71]
• Jeff Bradley, South Carolina state representative from the 123rd district (2014–present)^[71]
• Chip Campsen, South Carolina state senator from the 43rd district (2004–present) (switched to Nikki Haley after Scott withdrew)^[71]
• Michael Chippendale, Rhode Island House Minority Leader (2022–present) from the 40th district (2011–present)^[72]
• Ronnie Cromer, South Carolina state senator from the 18th district (2003–present)^[71] (switched to Donald Trump)
• Joseph Daning, South Carolina state representative from the 45th district (2008–2022)^[71]
• Sylleste Davis, South Carolina state representative from the 100th district (2016–present)^[71]
• Shannon Erickson, South Carolina state representative from the 124th district (2007–present)^[71]
• Billy Garrett, South Carolina state senator from the 10th district (2020-present)^[71]
• Gil Gatch, South Carolina state representative from the 94th district (2020–present)^[71]
• Stephen Goldfinch, South Carolina state senator from the 34th district (2016–present)^[71]
• Larry Grooms, South Carolina state senator from the 37th district (1997–present) (switched to Nikki Haley after Scott withdrew)^[71]
• Penry Gustafson, South Carolina state senator from the 27th district (2021-2024)^[71]
• Bobby Harrell, Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives (2005–2014) from the 114th district (1992–2014)^[68]
• Jenny Horne, South Carolina state representative from the 94th district (2009–2017)^[71]
• Jeff Johnson, South Carolina state representative from the 58th district (2014–present)^[71]
• Shane Massey, South Carolina Senate Majority Leader (2016–present) from the 25th district (2007–present) (switched to Nikki Haley after Scott withdrew)^[71]
• Jake McCalmon, Tennessee state representative from District 63 (2023–present)^[73]
• Brandon Newton, South Carolina state representative from the 45th district (2016–present)^[71]
• Weston Newton, South Carolina state representative from the 120th district (2013–present)^[71]
• Katrina Shealy, South Carolina state senator from the 23rd district (2013–2025) (switched to Nikki Haley after Scott withdrew)^[71]
• Mark Smith, South Carolina state representative from the 99th district (2020–present)^[71]
• Scott Talley, South Carolina state senator from the 12th district (2016–present)^[71]
• Bill Taylor, South Carolina state representative from the 86th district (2010–present)^[71] (switched endorsement to DeSantis after Scott withdrew)^[74]
• Ross Turner, South Carolina state senator from the 8th district (2012–present)^[71]

Mayors

• Robert Brown, mayor of Hampton, South Carolina (switched endorsement to DeSantis after Scott withdrew)^[74]
• Daniel Rickenmann, mayor of Columbia, South Carolina (2022–present)^[68]

Individuals

• Larry Ellison, co-founder and executive chairman of Oracle Corporation^[75]
• Keith Naughton, political consultant (co-endorsed with Ron DeSantis)^[76]
• Marc Rowan, co-founder and CEO of Apollo Global Management^[63]