List of Evan McMullin 2016 presidential campaign endorsements explained

Evan McMullin, a candidate in the 2016 United States presidential election, received the endorsements of the following notable individuals.

U.S. state officials

State executive officials

• Greg Bell, former Lieutenant Governor of Utah^[1]
• Sam Reed, former Secretary of State of Washington^[2]

State legislators

Utah State Senators^{[3] [4]}

• Lincoln Fillmore
• Howard A. Stephenson
• Daniel Thatcher

Utah State Representatives^[4]

• Jake Anderegg
• Fred Cox
• Paul Ray
• Justin Fawson

Local officials

• Stacy Beck, Spanish Fork, Utah councilwoman^[5]
• Richard Brunst, mayor of Orem, Utah^[5]
• Kim Jackson, County Treasurer of Utah County, Utah^[5]
• Rick Moore, mayor of Payson, Utah^[5]
  • Jon Pike, mayor of St. George, Utah Aimee Winder Newton, Salt Lake County, Utah councilwoman

U.S. Congress

• Chris Cannon (R), former U.S. Representative from Utah's third congressional district^[6]
• Slade Gorton (R), former U.S. Senator from Washington^[7]
• Lindsey Graham (R), U.S. Senator from South Carolina^{[8] [9]}
• Mike Lee (R), U.S. Senator from Utah^{[10] [11]}
• Jeff Flake (R), U.S. Senator from Arizona^[12]

International political figures

• Louise Mensch, former Conservative member of the British House of Commons and editor of Heat Street^[13]

Editors, columnists, writers and media personalities

• Audrey Assad, contemporary Christian music artist.^[14]
• Sho Baraka, Christian hip hop artist.^[15]
• Orson Scott Card, science fiction novelist^[16]
• Mona Charen, columnist, political analyst, and author^[17]
• Erick Erickson, The Resurgent, former editor-in-chief of RedState^[18]
• Jim Geraghty, National Review contributor^[19]
• Jonah Goldberg, National Review columnist^[20]
• Sharlene Wells Hawkes, Miss America 1985 and sports announcer^[21]
• William Kristol, political analyst and commentator, founder and editor of The Weekly Standard^[22]
• Meghan McCain, columnist, author, Fox News Channel host and contributor, and blogger.^[23]
• Jay Nordlinger, National Review senior editor^[24]
• William F. B. O'Reilly, conservative publisher^[25]
• Avik Roy, Forbes opinion editor, policy advisor, political strategist, and investment analyst^[26]
• Charlie Sykes, radio talk show host^[27]
• J. D. Vance, author of Hillbilly Elegy^[28]

Activists

• Kahlil Byrd, founder of Stand Up America PAC^[29]
• Natalie Gordon, co-chair of the Davis County, Utah, Republican Party^[30]

Political parties and organizations

• Better for America^[31]
• Florida Independent Party^[32]
• Independence Party of Minnesota^[33]
• Independence Party of South Carolina^{[34] [35]}

Newspapers

• Daily Herald ^[36]
• Charleston Gazette-Mail^[37]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Dennis. Romboy. Lisa Riley Roche. amp. Presidential candidate Evan McMullin running to win, start new conservative movement. October 14, 2016. Deseret News.
2. Joseph O'Sullivan, Trump slam: Former GOP officeholders in Washington state back independent McMullin, Seattle Times (November 2, 2016).
3. Web site: Witt . Kelsey Koenen . The Utah endorsers today @Evan_McMullin @mindyfinn #StandUpWithEvan #utpol . Twitter . October 19, 2016 . October 20, 2016.
4. News: New poll shows Evan McMullin leading Trump, Clinton in Utah. Dennis . Romboy. October 19, 2016. Deseret News. October 22, 2016.
5. Katie England, Evan McMullin: Presidential campaign has already achieved success, Daily Herald (October 31, 2016).
6. Web site: Chris . Cannon . Chris Cannon on Twitter: "I support McMullin 4 Pres, reflects Utah values. 1st 3rd party Electors since 1916. As polls tighten, outside chance of House selection." . Twitter.com . 2017-05-03.
7. Web site: Former Senator Endorses Evan McMullin. The Weekly Standard. September 2, 2016. September 2, 2016. Jenn. Lifhits.
8. Web site: Lindsey . Graham . Lindsey Graham on Twitter: "I voted @Evan_McMullin for President. I appreciate his views on a strong America and the need to rebuild our military. #3" . Twitter.com . 2016-11-08 . 2017-05-03.
9. Web site: Sen. Lindsey Graham: 'I voted Evan McMullin for president' . The Washington Post . 2016-11-08 . 2017-05-03.
10. News: Wang. Amy B. Sen. Lindsey Graham: 'I voted Evan McMullin for president'. The Washington Post. October 17, 2017. November 8, 2017.
11. Web site: Harrie. Dan. Utah Sen. Mike Lee voted for McMullin in protest of Trump. The Salt-Lake Tribune. October 17, 2017. November 9, 2016.
12. Web site: Sen. Flake Aims To Work With Trump On A Fix To Obamacare. NPR. October 17, 2017. November 30, 2016.
13. Web site: Mensch . Louise . #RepublicansForHillary is now one light. In @Evan_McMullin we at last have an actual Republican to vote for. #ImWithHim #NeverTrump . Twitter . October 14, 2016 . August 8, 2016.
14. Web site: Audrey Assad. www.facebook.com.
15. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/acts-of-faith/wp/2017/02/08/southern-baptist-retailer-removes-black-hip-hop-artists-album-that-includes-the-word-penis/ The Washington Post
16. Web site: Card . Orson Scott . Depp v. Cruise, Shia, Pi, Third Party Votes . Uncle Orson Reviews Everything . August 25, 2016 . 6 October 2016.
17. Web site: What Are the Checks and Balances?. Charen . Mona . September 23, 2016 . . September 25, 2016.
18. Web site: Evan McMullin: A Sane Alternative . Erickson . Erick . September 23, 2016 . TheResurgent.com . September 24, 2016.
19. Web site: Hugh Hewitt interviews Jim Geraghty . 3 November 2016 . 4 November 2016.
20. Web site: Operation Destroy GOP . Goldberg . Jonah . October 15, 2016 . National Review . October 16, 2016.
21. Web site: My view: Why I'm voting for Evan McMullin. 28 October 2016. DeseretNews.com.
22. Web site: Kristol . William . ...we'll do it then, and meanwhile we can begin to lay the groundwork by voting for @Evan_McMullin and @mindyfinn on November 8. END/ . Twitter . October 14, 2016 . October 12, 2016.
23. Web site: Meghan . McCain . Meghan McCain on Twitter: ".@elizabethjdias I believe I've earned the right to be called Meghan at this point not just simply "daughter" and I already voted for him." . Twitter.com . 2017-05-03.
24. Web site: Jay . Nordlinger . Jay Nordlinger on Twitter: "With every passing day, I'm more grateful to @Evan_McMullin for offering an alternative that is sane, decent, conservative, and admirable." . Twitter.com . 2017-05-03.
25. Web site: O'Reilly: The write-in presidential candidates are .... Newsday. 2016-11-05.
26. Web site: Roy . Avik . The Conservative Alternative To Donald Trump Isn't Gary Johnson – It's Evan McMullin . October 18, 2016 . Forbes . October 20, 2016.
27. Web site: Sykes . Charlie . Wis needs to join Utah as designated drivers of conservative movement. I'm writing in @Evan_McMullin for president. #NeverHillaryorTrump . Twitter . October 27, 2016 . October 27, 2016.
28. Web site: J.D. Vance joins already chaotic Ohio Senate primary. Politico. Arkin. James. July 1, 2021. July 2, 2021.
29. Web site: New super PAC launching to support Evan McMullin's independent White House bid. Gold. Matea. August 8, 2016. Washington Post. August 15, 2016.
30. Web site: Davis County Republicans Could Punish Party Officers who Support McMullin over Trump. Bob. Bernick. utahpolicy.com. 25 October 2016.
31. Web site: Better for America Formally Nominates Evan McMullin for President . Ballot Access News . 24 August 2016 . September 9, 2016.
32. Web site: Florida Independent Party Nominated Evan McMullin for President, but Florida Won't Put Him on Ballot . Ballot Access News . 14 September 2016 . 2016-09-25.
33. Web site: McMullin Earns Independence Party of Minnesota Ballot Line . Evan McMullin.com. August 13, 2016 . August 25, 2016.
34. Web site: South Carolina Independence Party Nominates Evan McMullin for President . ballot-access.org. September 7, 2016 . November 1, 2016.
35. Web site: South Carolina Independence Party Endorses Evan McMullin.. South Carolina Independence Party. September 7, 2016. January 19, 2022.
36. News: Herald editorial: A vote for McMullin is a vote for change. Daily Herald. 2016-10-31.
37. Web site: Daily Mail endorsement: Write in Evan McMullin for president. Charleston Gazette-Mail. 5 November 2016 .