List of Ron DeSantis 2024 presidential campaign endorsements explained
This is a list of notable individuals and organizations which have endorsed Ron DeSantis to be the Republican Party's nominee in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. DeSantis withdrew his candidacy in January 2024.[1]
Federal executive officials
Former
- John Anderson, U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico (2018–2021)[2]
- Jim Bridenstine, Administrator of NASA (2018–2021); U.S. Representative from OK-01 (2013–2018)[3]
- Charles Cooper, U.S. Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legal Counsel (1985–1988)[4]
- Ken Cuccinelli, Acting U.S. Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security (2019–2021); Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (2019–2021); Attorney General of Virginia (2010–2014); Virginia State Senator from District 37 (2002–2010); Republican nominee for Governor of Virginia in 2013[5]
- Emil Henry, U.S. Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Financial Institutions (2005–2007)[6]
- Mike Hurst, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi (2017–2021); Republican nominee for Attorney General of Mississippi in 2015
- Scott Jennings, Deputy White House Director of Political Affairs (2005–2007); Special Assistant to the U.S. President (2005–2007)[7] [8]
- Larry Keefe, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida (2019–2021); Florida Public Safety Czar (2021–present)
- Ryan Newman, Counselor to the U.S. Attorney General (2017); General Counsel to the Governor of Florida (2021–present)
- Jesse Panuccio, Acting U.S. Associate Attorney General (2017 and 2018–2019); Executive Director of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (2013–2016); General Counsel to the Governor of Florida (2012–2013)[9]
- Ed Rollins, White House Director of Political and Intergovernmental Affairs (1985); White House Director of Political Affairs (1982–1983)[10]
- John Rood, U.S. Ambassador to the Bahamas (2004–2007)[11]
- Trent Shores, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Oklahoma (2017–2021); Associate Justice of the Kaw Nation Supreme Court (2021–present)
- Cliff Sobel, U.S. Ambassador to Brazil (2006–2009); U.S. Ambassador to the Netherlands (2001–2005)[12]
- Don Tapia, U.S. Ambassador to Jamaica (2019–2021)[13]
- Jay Town, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama (2017–2020)
- Nick Trutanich, U.S. Attorney for the District of Nevada (2019–2021); First Assistant Attorney General of Nevada (2015–2019)
U.S. Senators
Former
U.S. Representatives
Current
Former
Governors
Current
Former
State executive officials
Current
Former
State legislators
State senators
Alabama
Arizona
- T.J. Shope, Arizona State Senator from District 16 (2023–present)
- Ken Bennett, Arizona State Senator from District 1 (1999–2007 and 2023–present); Secretary of State of Arizona (2009–2015); President of the Arizona Senate (2003–2007); Member of the Arizona State Board of Education (1992–1999); President of the Arizona State Board of Education (1996 and 1998); Prescott City Councilman (1985–1989); Mayor Pro Tempore of Prescott (1988)
- J.D. Mesnard, Arizona State Senator from District 13 (2023–present) and District 17 (2019–2023); Speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives (2017–2019); Arizona State Representative from District 17 (2013–2019) and District 21 (2011–2013)
- Frank Carroll, Arizona State Senator from District 28 (2023–present); Arizona State Representative from District 22 (2019–2023)
- Steve Kaiser, Arizona State Senator from District 2 (2023); Arizona State Representative from District 15 (2021–2023)
- Vince Leach, Arizona State Senator from District 11 (2019–2023); President Pro Tempore of the Arizona Senate (2021–2023); Arizona State Representative from District 11 (2015–2019)
- Eddie Farnsworth, Arizona State Senator from District 12 (2019–2021); President Pro Tempore of the Arizona Senate (2019–2021); Arizona State Representative from District 12 (2013–2019), District 22 (2003–2009 and 2011–2013), and District 30 (2001–2003)
- Steve Yarbrough, Arizona State Senator from District 17 (2013–2019) and District 21 (2011–2013); President of the Arizona Senate (2017–2019); Arizona State Representative from District 21 (2003–2011)
- Jeff Dial, Arizona State Senator from District 18 (2015–2017); Arizona State Representative from District 18 (2013–2015) and District 20 (2011–2013)
- Rick Gray, Arizona State Senator from District 21 (2018–2023); Majority Leader of the Arizona Senate (2019–2023); Arizona State Representative from District 21 (2013–2017) and District 9 (2011–2013)
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
- Kathleen Passidomo, Florida State Senator from District 28; President of the Florida Senate (2022–present); Majority Leader of the Florida Senate (2018–2020); Florida State Representative from District 106 (2012–2016) and District 76 (2010–2012)[45] (switched endorsement to Trump after DeSantis withdrew)[46]
- Dennis Baxley, Florida State Senator from District 13 (2022–present) and District 12 (2016–2022); Florida State Representative from District 23 (2012–2016) and District 24 (2010–2012); President Pro Tempore of the Florida Senate (2022–present)
- Doug Broxson, Florida State Senator from District 1 (2016–present); Florida State Representative from District 3 (2012–2016) and District 1 (2010–2012)
- Jay Trumbull, Florida State Senator from District 2 (2022–present); Florida State Representative from District 6 (2014–2022)
- Corey Simon, Florida State Senator from District 3 (2022–present)
- Clay Yarborough, Florida State Senator from District 4 (2022–present); Florida State Representative from District 12 (2016–2022); Jacksonville City Councilman from District 1 (2007–2015); President of the Jacksonville City Council (2014–2015)
- Jennifer Bradley, Florida State Senator from District 6 (2022–present) and District 5 (2020–2022)
- Travis Hutson, Florida State Senator from District 7 (2016–present) and District 6 (2015–2016); Florida State Representative from District 24 (2012–2015)
- Tom Wright, Florida State Senator from District 8 (2018–present) and District 14 (2014–2018)[47]
- Keith Perry, Florida State Senator from District 9 (2016–present)
- Jason Brodeur, Florida State Senator from District 10 (2022–present) and District 9 (2020–2022); Florida State Representative from District 28 (2012–2018) and District 33 (2010–2012)
- Blaise Ingoglia, Florida State Senator from District 11 (2022–present); Florida State Representative from District 35 (2014–2022); Chairman of the Florida Republican Party (2015–2019)
- Colleen Burton, Florida State Senator from District 12 (2022–present); Florida State Representative from District 40 (2014–2022)
- Jay Collins, Florida State Senator from District 14 (2022–present)
- Nick DiCeglie, Florida State Senator from District 18 (2022–present); Florida State Representative from District 66 (2018–2022)
- Jim Boyd, Florida State Senator from District 20 (2022–present) and District 21 (2020–2022); Florida State Representative from District 71 (2012–2018) and District 68 (2010–2012)
- Danny Burgess, Florida State Senator from District 23 (2022–present) and District 20 (2020–2022); Florida State Representative from District 38 (2014–2019)
- Ben Albritton, Florida State Senator from District 27 (2022–present) and District 26 (2018–2022)[48]
- Gayle Harrell, Florida State Senator from District 31 (2022–present) and District 25 (2018–2022); Florida State Representative from District 83 (2012–2018) and District 81 (2000–2008 and 2010–2012)
- Jonathan Martin, Florida State Senator from District 33 (2022–present)
- Alexis Calatayud, Florida State Senator from District 38 (2022–present)
- Bryan Avila, Florida State Senator from District 39 (2022–present); Florida State Representative from District 111 (2014–2022); Speaker Pro Tempore of the Florida House of Representatives (2020–2022); Deputy Majority Whip of the Florida House of Representatives (2016–2018)[48]
- Locke Burt, Florida State Senator from District 16 (1991–2002); Majority Leader of the Florida Senate (1996–1998); Majority Whip of the Florida Senate (1996)[49]
Illinois
Iowa
- Amy Sinclair, Iowa State Senator from District 12 (2023–present) and District 14 (2013–2023); President of the Iowa Senate (2023–present)
- Jack Whitver, Iowa State Senator from District 23 (2023–present), District 19 (2013–2023), and District 35 (2011–2013); Majority Leader of the Iowa Senate (2018–present); President of the Iowa Senate (2017–2018); Minority Whip of the Iowa Senate (2013–2017)[50]
- Waylon Brown, Iowa State Senator from District 30 (2023–present) and District 26 (2017–2023); Majority Whip of the Iowa Senate (2023–present); Assistant Majority Leader of the Iowa Senate (2019–2023)
- Mike Klimesh, Iowa State Senator from District 32 (2023–present) and District 28 (2021–2023); Assistant Majority Leader of the Iowa Senate (2023–present); Mayor of Spillville (2008–2020)
- Jeff Reichman, Iowa State Senator from District 50 (2023–present) and District 42 (2021–2023); Assistant Majority Leader of the Iowa Senate (2023–present) (previously endorsed Donald Trump)[51]
- Dave Rowley, Iowa State Senator from District 5 (2023–present) and District 1 (2022–2023)[52]
- Mark Costello, Iowa State Senator from District 8 (2023–present) and District 12 (2015–2023); Iowa State Representative from District 23 (2013–2014)[52]
- Tom Shipley, Iowa State Senator from District 9 (2023–present) and District 11 (2015–2023)[52]
- Ken Rozenboom, Iowa State Senator from District 19 (2023–present) and District 40 (2013–2023); Mahaska County Supervisor (2011–2013)[52]
- Jesse Green, Iowa State Senator from District 24 (2021–present)[52]
- Dennis Guth, Iowa State Senator from District 28 (2023–present) and District 4 (2013–2023)[52]
- Dan Zumbach, Iowa State Senator from District 34 (2023–present) and District 48 (2013–2023); Assistant Majority Leader of the Iowa Senate (2017–2021); Assistant Minority Leader of the Iowa Senate (2015–2017)[53]
- Adrian Dickey, Iowa State Senator from District 44 (2023–present) and District 41 (2021–2023)
- Mark Chelgren, Iowa State Senator from District 41 (2011–2019)[54]
- Tim Goodwin, Iowa State Senator from District 44 (2021–2023)[55]
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Mississippi
Nevada
New Hampshire
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Tennessee
Utah
- Stuart Adams, Utah State Senator from District 7 (2023–present) and District 22 (2009–2023); President of the Utah Senate (2019–present); Majority Whip of the Utah Senate (2013–2018); Chairman of the Utah Transportation Commission (2007–2009); Utah State Representative from District 16 (2002–2006); Layton City Councilman (1994–2002)[68]
- Scott Sandall, Utah State Senator from District 1 (2023–present) and District 17 (2019–2023); Utah State Representative from District 1 (2015–2019)
- Todd Weiler, Utah State Senator from District 8 (2023–present) and District 23 (2012–2023)[33]
- Lincoln Fillmore, Utah State Senator from District 17 (2023–present) and District 10 (2016–2023)[33]
- Daniel McCay, Utah State Senator from District 18 (2023–present) and District 11 (2019–2023); Utah State Representative from District 41 (2013–2019) and District 52 (2012–2013); Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Utah in 2020[33]
- Kirk Cullimore Jr., Utah State Senator from District 19 (2023–present) and District 9 (2019–2023)[33]
- Mike Kennedy, Utah State Senator from District 21 (2023–present) and District 14 (2021–2023); Utah State Representative from District 27 (2013–2019); Republican candidate for U.S. Senator from Utah in 2018[33]
- Jake Anderegg, Utah State Senator from District 22 (2023–present) and District 13 (2017–2023); Utah State Representative from District 6 (2013–2017)[33]
- Curt Bramble, Utah State Senator from District 24 (2023–present) and District 16 (2001–2023); Majority Leader of the Utah Senate (2004–2008)[33]
- Derrin Owens, Utah State Senator from District 27 (2023–present) and District 24 (2021–2023); Utah State Representative from District 58 (2015–2020)[33]
Washington
Wisconsin
State representatives
Alabama
Arizona
- Ben Toma, Arizona State Representative from District 27 (2023–present) and District 22 (2017–2023); Speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives (2023–present); Majority Leader of the Arizona House of Representatives (2021–2023)
- Teresa Martinez, Arizona State Representative from District 16 (2023–present) and District 11 (2021–2023); Majority Whip of the Arizona House of Representatives (2023–present)
- Justin Wilmeth, Arizona State Representative from District 2 (2023–present) and District 15 (2021–2023)
- David Cook, Arizona State Representative from District 7 (2023–present) and District 8 (2017–2023)
- Lupe Diaz, Arizona State Representative from District 19 (2023–present) and District 14 (2021–2023)
- Kevin Payne, Arizona State Representative from District 27 (2023–present) and District 21 (2017–2023)
- Beverly Pingerelli, Arizona State Representative from District 28 (2023–present) and District 21 (2021–2023)
- Regina Cobb, Arizona State Representative from District 5 (2015–2023); Republican candidate for State Treasurer of Arizona in 2022
- Jeff Weninger, Arizona State Representative from District 17 (2015–2023); Chandler City Councilman (2006–2015); Vice Mayor of Chandler (2012–2013); Republican candidate for State Treasurer of Arizona in 2022
- Shawnna Bolick, Arizona State Representative from District 20 (2019–2023); Republican candidate for Secretary of State of Arizona in 2022
Arkansas
California
Florida
- Paul Renner, Florida State Representative from District 19 (2022–present) and District 24 (2015–2022); Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives (2022–present) (switched endorsement to Trump after DeSantis withdrew)[73]
- Michael Grant, Florida State Representative from District 75 (2016–present) and District 71 (2004–2008); Majority Leader of the Florida House of Representatives (2020–present)
- Chuck Clemons, Florida State Representative from District 22 (2022–present) and District 21 (2016–2022); Speaker Pro Tempore of the Florida House of Representatives (2022–present)
- Michelle Salzman, Florida State Representative from District 1 (2020–present)
- Alex Andrade, Florida State Representative from District 2 (2018–present)
- Joel Rudman, Florida State Representative from District 3 (2022–present)
- Patt Maney, Florida State Representative from District 4 (2020–present)
- Shane Abbott, Florida State Representative from District 5 (2022–present)
- Philip Griffitts, Florida State Representative from District 6 (2022–present)
- Jason Shoaf, Florida State Representative from District 7 (2019–present)
- Chuck Brannan, Florida State Representative from District 10 (2018–present)
- Sam Garrison, Florida State Representative from District 11 (2020–present)
- Wyman Duggan, Florida State Representative from District 15 (2018–present)
- Kiyan Michael, Florida State Representative from District 16 (2022–present)
- Cyndi Stevenson, Florida State Representative from District 18 (2022–present) and District 17 (2015–2022)
- Bobby Payne, Florida State Representative from District 20 (2022–present) and District 19 (2016–2022)
- Ralph Massullo, Florida State Representative from District 23 (2022–present) and District 34 (2016–present)
- Ryan Chamberlin, Florida State Representative from District 24 (2023–present)
- Taylor Yarkosky, Florida State Representative from District 25 (2022–present)
- Keith Truenow, Florida State Representative from District 26 (2022–present) and District 31 (2020–2022)
- Stan McClain, Florida State Representative from District 27 (2022–present) and District 23 (2016–2022)
- Tom Leek, Florida State Representative from District 28 (2022–present) and District 25 (2016–2022)
- Chase Tramont, Florida State Representative from District 30 (2022–present)
- Tyler Sirois, Florida State Representative from District 31 (2022–present) and District 51 (2018–2022)
- Thad Altman, Florida State Representative from District 32 (2022–present), District 16 (2016–2022), and District 30 (2003–2008); Florida State Senator from District 16 (2012–2016) and District 24 (2008–2012); Brevard County Commissioner from District 5 (1984–1992)
- Robert Brackett, Florida State Representative from District 34 (2022–present)
- Rachel Plakon, Florida State Representative from District 36 (2022–present)
- David Smith, Florida State Representative from District 38 (2022–present) and District 28 (2016–2022)
- Doug Bankson, Florida State Representative from District 39 (2022–present)
- Sam Killebrew, Florida State Representative from District 48 (2022–present) and District 41 (2016–2022)
- Melony Bell, Florida State Representative from District 49 (2022–present) and District 56 (2018–2022); Polk County Commissioner from District 2 (2010–2018)
- Jennifer Canady, Florida State Representative from District 50 (2022–present)
- Josie Tomkow, Florida State Representative from District 51 (2022–present) and District 39 (2018–2022)
- John Temple, Florida State Representative from District 52 (2022–present)
- Jeff Holcomb, Florida State Representative from District 53 (2022–present)
- Randy Maggard, Florida State Representative from District 54 (2022–present) and District 38 (2019–2022)
- Brad Yeager, Florida State Representative from District 56 (2022–present)
- Adam Anderson, Florida State Representative from District 57 (2022–present)
- Kim Berfield, Florida State Representative from District 58 (2022–present) and District 50 (2000–2006)
- Berny Jacques, Florida State Representative from District 59 (2022–present)
- Linda Chaney, Florida State Representative from District 61 (2022–present) and District 69 (2020–2022)
- Karen Gonzalez Pittman, Florida State Representative from District 65 (2022–present)
- Traci Koster, Florida State Representative from District 66 (2022–present) and District 64 (2020–2022)
- Lawrence McClure, Florida State Representative from District 68 (2022–present) and District 58 (2017–2022)
- Danny Alvarez, Florida State Representative from District 69 (2022–present)
- Will Robinson, Florida State Representative from District 71 (2018–present)
- Tommy Gregory, Florida State Representative from District 72 (2022–present) and District 73 (2018–2022)
- Fiona McFarland, Florida State Representative from District 73 (2022–present) and District 72 (2020–2022)
- James Buchanan, Florida State Representative from District 74 (2018–present)
- Spencer Roach, Florida State Representative from District 76 (2022–present) and District 79 (2018–2022)[74]
- Tiffany Esposito, Florida State Representative from District 77 (2022–present)
- Jenna Persons-Mulicka, Florida State Representative from District 78 (2020–present)
- Mike Giallombardo, Florida State Representative from District 79 (2022–present) and District 77 (2020–2022)
- Adam Botana, Florida State Representative from District 80 (2022–present) and District 76 (2020–2022)
- Bob Rommel, Florida State Representative from District 81 (2022–present) and District 106 (2016–2022)
- Lauren Melo, Florida State Representative from District 82 (2022–present) and District 80 (2020–2022)
- Kaylee Tuck, Florida State Representative from District 83 (2022–present) and District 55 (2020–2022)
- Dana Trabulsy, Florida State Representative from District 84 (2020–present)
- Toby Overdorf, Florida State Representative from District 85 (2022–present) and District 83 (2018–2022)
- John Snyder, Florida State Representative from District 86 (2022–present) and District 82 (2020–2022)
- Mike Caruso, Florida State Representative from District 87 (2022–present) and District 89 (2018–2022)
- Peggy Gossett-Seidman, Florida State Representative from District 91 (2022–present)
- Chip LaMarca, Florida State Representative from District 100 (2022–present) and District 93 (2018–2022); Broward County Commissioner from District 4 (2010–2018); Lighthouse Point City Commissioner (2005–2010)
- Fabián Basabe, Florida State Representative from District 106 (2022–present)
- Tom Fabricio, Florida State Representative from District 110 (2022–present) and District 103 (2020–2022)
- Alex Rizo, Florida State Representative from District 112 (2022–present) and District 110 (2020–2022)
- Vicki Lopez, Florida State Representative from District 113 (2022–present); Lee County Commissioner (1990–1993)
- Daniel Perez, Florida State Representative from District 116 (2017–present) (switched endorsement to Trump after DeSantis withdrew)[75]
- Jim Mooney, Florida State Representative from District 120 (2020–present); Islamorada Village Councilman (1998–2002 and 2014–2020); Mayor of Islamorada (2000 and 2017); Vice Mayor of Islamorada (2016)
- Travis Cummings, Florida State Representative from District 18 (2012–2020); Deputy Majority Whip of the Florida House of Representatives (2012–2014); Clay County Commissioner (2008–2012); Chairman of the Clay County Commission (2009–2011); Orange Park Town Councilman (2002–2008); Mayor of Orange Park (2004–2005)[11]
- Fred Costello, Florida State Representative from District 25 (2014–2016) and District 26 (2010–2012); Mayor of Ormond Beach (2002–2010); Ormond Beach City Commissioner from Zone 3 (1999–2002); Republican candidate for U.S. Representative from FL-06 in 2012, 2016, and 2018[76]
- José Oliva, Florida State Representative from District 110 (2011–2020); Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives (2018–2020); Housing Commissioner of Hialeah (2001–2005)[77]
Georgia
Indiana
Iowa
- Matt Windschitl, Iowa State Representative from District 15 (2023–present), District 17 (2013–2023), and District 56 (2007–2013); Majority Leader of the Iowa House of Representatives (2020–present); Speaker Pro Tempore of the Iowa House of Representatives (2014–2020); Assistant Majority Leader of the Iowa House of Representatives (2011–2014); Assistant Minority Leader of the Iowa House of Representatives (2009–2011)
- John Wills, Iowa State Representative from District 10 (2023–present) and District 1 (2015–2023); Speaker Pro Tempore of the Iowa House of Representatives (2020–present); Majority Whip of the Iowa House of Representatives (2019); Assistant Majority Leader of the Iowa House of Representatives (2015–2019)
- Henry Stone, Iowa State Representative from District 9 (2023–present) and District 7 (2021–2023); Majority Whip of the Iowa House of Representatives (2021–present)
- Brent Siegrist, Iowa State Representative from District 19 (2023–present), District 16 (2021–2023), District 84 (1993–2003), and District 99 (1985–1993); Assistant Majority Leader of the Iowa House of Representatives (2021–present); Speaker of the Iowa House of Representatives (1999–2003); Majority Leader of the Iowa House of Representatives (1993–1999); Republican candidate for U.S. Representative from IA-05 in 2002
- Jon Dunwell, Iowa State Representative from District 38 (2023–present) and District 29 (2021–2023); Assistant Majority Leader of the Iowa House of Representatives (2023–present)
- Robert Henderson, Iowa State Representative from District 2 (2023–present)
- Tom Jeneary, Iowa State Representative from District 3 (2023–present) and District 5 (2019–2023)[79]
- Skyler Wheeler, Iowa State Representative from District 4 (2017–present)[52]
- Ann Meyer, Iowa State Representative from District 8 (2023–present) and District 9 (2019–2023)[52]
- Brian Best, Iowa State Representative from District 11 (2023–present) and District 12 (2015–2023)[52]
Steven Holt, Iowa State Representative from District 12 (2023–present) and District 18 (2015–2023)[52] (switched endorsement to Vivek Ramaswamy)[80]
- Ken Carlson, Iowa State Representative from District 13 (2023–present)[52]
- David Sieck, Iowa State Representative from District 16 (2023–present) and District 23 (2015–2023)[52]
- Devon Wood, Iowa State Representative from District 17 (2023–present)[52]
- Tom Moore, Iowa State Representative from District 18 (2023–present) and District 21 (2015–2023)[52]
- Hans Wilz, Iowa State Representative from District 25 (2023–present)[52]
- Bill Gustoff, Iowa State Representative from District 40 (2023–present)[52]
- Dan Gehlbach, Iowa State Representative from District 46 (2023–present)[52]
- Carter Nordman, Iowa State Representative from District 47 (2023–present) and District 19 (2021–2023)[52]
- Phil Thompson, Iowa State Representative from District 48 (2023–present) and District 47 (2019–2023)[52]
- Dave Deyoe, Iowa State Representative from District 51 (2023–present), District 49 (2013–2023), and District 10 (2007–2013); Assistant Majority Leader of the Iowa House of Representatives (2011–2013); Assistant Minority Leader of the Iowa House of Representatives (2009–2011)[52]
- Dean Fisher, Iowa State Representative from District 53 (2023–present) and District 72 (2013–2023); Indian Village Township Clerk (2008–2013)[52]
- Joshua Meggers, Iowa State Representative from District 54 (2023–present)[81]
- Tom Determann, Iowa State Representative from District 69 (2023–present)[52]
- Norlin Mommsen, Iowa State Representative from District 70 (2023–present) and District 97 (2015–2023)[52]
- Mike Vondran, Iowa State Representative from District 94 (2023–present)[52]
- Taylor Collins, Iowa State Representative from District 95 (2023–present)[52]
- Matt Rinker, Iowa State Representative from District 99 (2023–present)[82]
- Clel Baudler, Iowa State Representative from District 20 (2013–2019), District 58 (2003–2013), and District 78 (1999–2003)[83]
- Guy Vander Linden, Iowa State Representative from District 79 (2013–2019) and District 75 (2011–2013)[84]
- Tom Sands, Iowa State Representative from District 88 (2013–2017) and District 87 (2003–2013); Columbus Junction City Councilman (1996–2002); Finance Chairman of the Columbus Junction City Council (1996–2002); Concord Township Trustee (1985–1989)
- Ross Paustian, Iowa State Representative from District 92 (2015–2023) and District 84 (2011–2013)
Kansas
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
New Hampshire
- Jason Osborne, New Hampshire State Representative from Rockingham District 2 (2022–present) and Rockingham District 4 (2014–2022); Majority Leader of the New Hampshire House of Representatives (2020–present)[88]
- Jeanine Notter, New Hampshire State Representative from Hillsborough District 12 (2022–present), Hillsborough District 21 (2012–2022), and Hillsborough District 9 (2010–2012); Majority Whip of the New Hampshire House of Representatives (2021–present)[89]
- Marc Abear, New Hampshire State Representative from Belknap District 2 (2016–2018)[90]
- Matthew Simon, New Hampshire State Representative from Grafton District 1 (2022–present) and Grafton District 14 (2020–2022)[91]
- Rick Ladd, New Hampshire State Representative from Grafton District 5 (2008–2012 and 2022–present) and Grafton District 4 (2012–2022)[92]
- Maureen Mooney, New Hampshire State Representative from Hillsborough District 12 (2022–present), Hillsborough District 21 (2020–present), and Hillsborough District 19 (2002–2008); Assistant Majority Whip of the New Hampshire House of Representatives (2021–2022); Assistant Minority Whip of the New Hampshire House of Representatives (2007–2008)
- Jordan Ulery, New Hampshire State Representative from Hillsborough District 13 (2022–present), Hillsborough District 37 (2012–2022), and Hillsborough District (2004–2012) (previously endorsed Donald Trump)[90]
- Ralph Boehm, New Hampshire State Representative from Hillsborough District 14 (2022–present), Hillsborough District 20 (2012–2016 and 2018–2022), and Hillsborough District 27 (2004–2006 and 2008–2012); Assistant Majority Leader of the New Hampshire House of Representatives (2021–2022)[93]
- Brian Cole, New Hampshire State Representative from Hillsborough District 26 (2022–present) (previously endorsed Donald Trump)[94]
- Bill Ohm, New Hampshire State Representative from Hillsborough District 36 (2014–2018) and Hillsborough District 26 (2010–2012)[90]
- Ross Berry, New Hampshire State Representative from Hillsborough District 44 (2020–present); Executive Director of the New Hampshire Republican State Committee (2015–2017)[95]
- Michael Yakubovich, New Hampshire State Representative from Merrimack District 24 (2018–2022)[90]
- James Spillane, New Hampshire State Representative from Rockingham District 2 (2014–present) (previously endorsed Donald Trump)[96]
- Oliver Ford, New Hampshire State Representative from and Rockingham District 3 (2022–present) and Rockingham District 4 (2020–2022)
- Michael Vose, New Hampshire State Representative from Rockingham District 5 (2022–present) and Rockingham District 9 (2014–2018 and 2019–2022)
- Katherine Prudhomme O'Brien, New Hampshire State Representative from Rockingham District 13 (2022–present) and Rockingham District 6 (2014–2016 and 2018–2022)
- Tom Dolan, New Hampshire State Representative from Rockingham District 16 (2022–present) and Rockingham District 5 (2018–2022)
- Kristine Perez, New Hampshire State Representative from Rockingham District 16 (2022–present) (previously endorsed Donald Trump)[97]
- Katelyn Kuttab, New Hampshire State Representative from Rockingham District 17 (2022–present)[98]
- Bob Lynn, New Hampshire State Representative from Rockingham District 17 (2022–present) and Rockingham District 7 (2020–2022); Chief Justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court (2018–2019); Associate Justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court (2010–2018)
- Daniel Popovici-Muller, New Hampshire State Representative from Rockingham District 17 (2022–present); Finance Director of Windham (2015–2022)
- Debra DeSimone, New Hampshire State Representative from Rockingham District 18 (2022–present), Rockingham District 14 (2012–2022), and Rockingham District 6 (2008–2012) (previously endorsed Donald Trump)
- Tim Baxter, New Hampshire State Representative from Rockingham District 20 (2020–2022); Republican candidate for U.S. Representative from NH-01 in 2022[90]
- Joe Sweeney, New Hampshire State Representative from Rockingham District 25 (2022–present) and Rockingham District 8 (2012–2016); Vice Chairman of the Salem Town Council (2023–present); Executive Director of the New Hampshire Republican State Committee (2021–2022)[90]
- Jess Edwards, New Hampshire State Representative from Rockingham District 31 (2022–present) and Rockingham District 4 (2016–2022)
- Mark Pearson, New Hampshire State Representative from Rockingham District 34 (2016–present)
- J.D. Bernardy, New Hampshire State Representative from Rockingham District 36 (2022–present) and Rockingham District 16 (2020–2022)[99]
- Michael Harrington, New Hampshire State Representative from Strafford District 18 (2022–present) and Strafford District 3 (2000–2004 and 2016–2022); Assistant Majority Leader of the New Hampshire House of Representatives (2021–2022); New Hampshire Public Utilities Commissioner (2004–2013)
- James Connor, New Hampshire State Representative from Strafford District 19 (2022–present)
- Kelley Potenza, New Hampshire State Representative from Strafford District 19 (2022–present)
- Melissa Blasek, New Hampshire State Representative from Hillsborough District 21 (2020–2022)[100]
- Jay Lucas, New Hampshire State Representative from Sullivan District 6 (1974–1978); Republican nominee for Governor of New Hampshire in 1998
New Jersey
North Carolina
- John Bell, North Carolina State Representative from District 10 (2013–present); Majority Leader of the North Carolina House of Representatives (2016–present); Majority Whip of the North Carolina House of Representatives (2014–2016)[102]
- Matthew Winslow, North Carolina State Representative from District 7 (2021–present)
- Ken Fontenot, North Carolina State Representative from District 24 (2023–present)
- Allen Chesser, North Carolina State Representative from District 25 (2023–present)
- Jarrod Lowery, North Carolina State Representative from District 47 (2023–present); Lumbee Tribal Councilman for District 5 (2015–2021)
- Steve Ross, North Carolina State Representative from District 63 (2013–2021 and 2023–present); Burlington City Councilman (1997–2003 and 2009–2013); Mayor of Burlington (2003–2007); Chairman of the Piedmont Triad Council of Governments (1975–1976)
- Dennis Riddell, North Carolina State Representative from District 64 (2013–present)
- Wayne Sasser, North Carolina State Representative from District 67 (2019–present)
- David Willis, North Carolina State Representative from District 68 (2021–present)
- Keith Kidwell, North Carolina State Representative from District 79 (2019–present)
- Sam Watford, North Carolina State Representative from District 80 (2015–2019 and 2021–present)
- Kevin Crutchfield, North Carolina State Representative from District 83 (2023–present)
- Jeff McNeely, North Carolina State Representative from District 84 (2019–present)
- Jason Saine, North Carolina State Representative from District 97 (2011–present)
- Jennifer Balkcom, North Carolina State Representative from District 117 (2023–present)
Ohio
Oklahoma
- Josh West, Oklahoma State Representative from District 5 (2017–present); Majority Leader of the Oklahoma House of Representatives (2019–present)[63]
- Jon Echols, Oklahoma State Representative from District 90 (2012–present); Majority Floor Leader of the Oklahoma House of Representatives (2017–present)[63]
- Trey Caldwell, Oklahoma State Representative from District 63 (2019–present); Deputy Majority Leader of the Oklahoma House of Representatives (2021–present)[63]
- John Pfeiffer, Oklahoma State Representative from District 38 (2014–present); Deputy Majority Floor Leader of the Oklahoma House of Representatives (2019–present)[63]
- Mark Lepak, Oklahoma State Representative from District 9 (2014–present)[63]
- Neil Hays, Oklahoma State Representative from District 13 (2022–present)[63]
- Chris Sneed, Oklahoma State Representative from District 14 (2018–present)[63]
- Terry O'Donnell, Oklahoma State Representative from District 23 (2013–present); Speaker Pro Tempore of the Oklahoma House of Representatives (2021–2022); Majority Whip of the Oklahoma House of Representatives (2017–2020)[63]
- Dell Kerbs, Oklahoma State Representative from District 26 (2016–present)[63]
- Ryan Martinez, Oklahoma State Representative from District 39 (2016–present)[63]
- Chad Caldwell, Oklahoma State Representative from District 40 (2014–present)[63]
- Nick Archer, Oklahoma State Representative from District 55 (2022–present); Mayor of Elk City (2019–2022)[63]
- Anthony Moore, Oklahoma State Representative from District 57 (2020–present)[63]
- Mike Osburn, Oklahoma State Representative from District 81 (2016–present)[63]
- Chris Kannady, Oklahoma State Representative from District 91 (2014–present)[63]
Rhode Island
South Carolina
- Ashley Trantham, South Carolina State Representative from District 28 (2018–present)
- Dennis Moss, South Carolina State Representative from District 29 (2007–present)
- Travis Moore, South Carolina State Representative from District 33 (2020–present)
- Roger Nutt, South Carolina State Representative from District 34 (2020–present); Spartanburg County Councilman from District 6 (2010–2020)
- Steven Long, South Carolina State Representative from District 37 (2016–present)
- Brandon Guffey, South Carolina State Representative from District 48 (2023–present)
- Bill Hixon, South Carolina State Representative from District 83 (2010–present)[104]
- Bill Taylor, South Carolina State Representative from District 86 (2010–present)[105]
- Micah Caskey, South Carolina State Representative from District 89 (2017–present)[106]
- Chris Murphy, South Carolina State Representative from District 98 (2010–present)[107]
- Joe Bustos, South Carolina State Representative from District 112 (2020–present)[108]
- Gary Brewer, South Carolina State Representative from District 114 (2022–present)
- Bill Herbkersman, South Carolina State Representative from District 118 (2002–present)
- Sandy McGarry, South Carolina State Representative from District 44 (2020–2022)
- Todd Atwater, South Carolina State Representative from District 87 (2010–2018); Republican candidate for Attorney General of South Carolina in 2018[109]
- Lin Bennett, South Carolina State Representative from District 114 (2016–2022)
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
- Mike Schultz, Utah State Representative from District 12 (2015–present); Majority Leader of the Utah House of Representatives (2021–present)
- Jefferson Moss, Utah State Representative from District 51 (2023–present) and District 2 (2017–2023); Majority Whip of the Utah House of Representatives (2021–present); Member of the Utah State Board of Education (2013–2016); Planning Coordinator of Saratoga Springs (2012); Saratoga Springs City Councilman (2003–2006)
- Dan Johnson, Utah State Representative from District 3 (2023–present) and District 4 (2019–2023)
- Kera Birkeland, Utah State Representative from District 4 (2023–present) and District 53 (2020–2023)
- Casey Snider, Utah State Representative from District 5 (2019–present)[33]
- Ryan Wilcox, Utah State Representative from District 7 (2009–2014 and 2021–present)[33]
- Karen M. Peterson, Utah State Representative from District 13 (2022–present); Clinton City Councilwoman (2013–2020)[33]
- Karianne Lisonbee, Utah State Representative from District 14 (2017–present)[33]
- Paul Cutler, Utah State Representative from District 18 (2023–present); Mayor of Centerville (2014–2018); Centerville City Councilman (2004–2011)
- Raymond Ward, Utah State Representative from District 19 (2015–present)[33]
- Melissa Garff Ballard, Utah State Representative from District 20 (2019–present)[33]
- Ken Ivory, Utah State Representative from District 39 (2023–present) and District 47 (2011–2019 and 2021–2023)
- Robert Spendlove, Utah State Representative from District 42 (2023–present) and District 49 (2014–2023)
- Jordan Teuscher, Utah State Representative from District 44 (2023–present) and District 42 (2021–2023)
- Susan Pulsipher, Utah State Representative from District 45 (2023–present) and District 50 (2017–2023)
- Jeff Stenquist, Utah State Representative from District 46 (2023–present) and District 51 (2019–2023); Draper City Councilman (2005–2017)[111]
- Candice Pierucci, Utah State Representative from District 49 (2023–present) and District 52 (2019–2023)
- Stephanie Gricius, Utah State Representative from District 50 (2023–present); Eagle Mountain City Councilwoman (2015–2020)
- Kay Christofferson, Utah State Representative from District 53 (2023–present) and District 56 (2013–2023)
- Brady Brammer, Utah State Representative from District 54 (2023–present) and District 27 (2019–2023)
- Jon Hawkins, Utah State Representative from District 55 (2023–present) and District 57 (2019–2023)
- Keven Stratton, Utah State Representative from District 58 (2023–present), District 48 (2013–2023), and District 58 (2012–2013)
- Marsha Judkins, Utah State Representative from District 61 (2018–present); Member of the Provo City School District Board of Education (2013–2017)[33]
- Jefferson Burton, Utah State Representative from District 64 (2023–present) and District 66 (2021–2023)[33]
- Doug Welton, Utah State Representative from District 65 (2023–present) and District 67 (2021–2023)[33]
- Christine Watkins, Utah State Representative from District 67 (2023–present) and District 69 (2009–2012 and 2017–2023)[33]
- Walt Brooks, Utah State Representative from District 75 (2016–present)[33]
- Timothy Hawkes, Utah State Representative from District 18 (2015–2022)[33]
Washington
Wisconsin
State judicial officials
Current
Former
Local officials
Current
- Mike Chitwood, Sheriff of Volusia County (2017–present); Chief of the Daytona Beach Police Department (2006–2016) (Independent)[112]
- Reagan Dunn, King County Councilman from District 9 (2005–present); Vice Chairman of the King County Council (2016–present); Republican candidate for U.S. Representative from WA-04 in 2022 and Republican nominee for Attorney General of Washington in 2012[113]
- Juan Fernandez-Barquin, Clerk of the Court and Comptroller of Miami-Dade County (2023–present); Florida State Representative from District 118 (2022–2023) and District 119 (2018–2022)
- Bob Gualtieri, Sheriff of Pinellas County (2011–present); President of the Florida Sheriffs Association (2019–2020)
- Grady Judd, Sheriff of Polk County (2005–present); President of the Florida Sheriffs Association (2013–2014)[114]
- Jonathan Lines, Yuma County Supervisor from District 2 (2021–present); Chairman of the Arizona Republican Party (2017–2019)
- Dick Muri, Mayor of Steilacoom (2021–present); Washington State Representative from District 28 (2013–2019); Pierce County Councilman from District 6 (2003–2012); Republican nominee for U.S. Representative from WA-09 in 2010 and WA-10 in 2012[43]
- Will O'Neill, Newport Beach Councilman from District 7 (2016–present); Mayor Pro Tempore of Newport Beach (2023–present); Mayor of Newport Beach (2020); Member of the San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency Board of Directors (2019–present); Chairman of the San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency Board of Directors (2022–present)[115]
- William Snyder, Sheriff of Martin County (2013–present); Florida State Representative from District 82 (2006–2012)
- Aimee Winder Newton, Salt Lake County Councilwoman from District 3 (2014–present); Republican candidate for Governor of Utah in 2020
- Morris Young, Sheriff of Gadsden County (2004–present) (Democrat)
Party officials
Former
Business leaders
- Jay Adair, CEO of Copart[119]
- Harold Hamm, founder and chairman of Continental Resources (co-endorsed with Nikki Haley)
- Cordia Harrington, founder, owner, and CEO of Crown Bakeries[121]
- Hal Lambert, founder of Point Bridge Capital[122]
- R. Brad Martin, former CEO and executive chairman of Saks and former Tennessee state representative from District 94 (1973–1983)[123]
- Geoff Rehnert, co-founder and co-CEO of Audax Group and former managing director of Bain Capital[124]
- G. Brint Ryan, founder, CEO, and chairman of Ryan Tax Firm[125]
- Joseph Semprevivo, founder, president, and CEO of Joseph's Lite Cookies[126]
- Bruce Taylor, founder, CEO, and chairman of Taylor Fresh Foods[120]
- Kenny Troutt, founder of Excel Communications and owner of WinStar Farm (co-endorsed with Donald Trump)[119]
- Elizabeth Uihlein, co-founder, owner, and president of Uline[127] `
- Richard Uihlein, co-founder and owner of Uline
Activists and public figures
- Tom Ascol, senior pastor at Grace Baptist Church and president of Founders Ministries[128]
- Ann Coulter, conservative columnist and author[129]
- Tim Dawson, television writer, political activist, and journalist[130]
- Steve Deace, conservative political commentator, activist, and author[131]
- Casey DeSantis, first lady of Florida (2019–present) (his wife)[132]
- Ben Domenech, conservative political commentator and co-founder of The Federalist[133] [134]
- Rod Dreher, conservative writer and editor-at-large of The American Conservative (American Solidarity Party)[135]
- Riley Gaines, competitive swimmer[136]
- Allister Heath, journalist, author, and editor of The Sunday Telegraph[137]
- Abby Johnson, pro-life activist[138]
- Tomi Lahren, conservative political commentator[139]
- Piers Morgan, journalist and host of Piers Morgan Uncensored (2022–present)[140]
- Douglas Murray, conservative columnist, author, and founder of the Centre for Social Cohesion[141] [142] [143]
- Keith Naughton, Republican political consultant (co-endorsed with Tim Scott)[144]
- Sam Nunberg, political consultant and advisor to Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign[145]
- Brendan O'Neill, columnist, author, and former editor of Spiked[146]
- Star Parker, conservative columnist, activist, and author[147]
- Liz Peek, conservative political commentator and business analyst[148]
- Jeff Roe, Republican political consultant and founder of Axiom Strategies[149]
- Dave Rubin, conservative political commentator, co-founder of Locals, and host of The Rubin Report (2013–present)[150]
- Ben Shapiro, conservative political commentator, co-founder and editor-at-large of The Daily Wire, and host of The Ben Shapiro Show (2015–present)[151] (switched endorsement to Trump after DeSantis withdrew)[152]
- Lionel Shriver, novelist and journalist (Democratic Party)[153]
- David Strom, conservative political commentator and talk radio host[154]
- John Stuper, former baseball coach and retired baseball player[155]
- Michele Tafoya, political advisor and former sports broadcaster[156]
- Bob Vander Plaats, president and CEO of The Family Leader, Republican nominee for lieutenant governor of Iowa in 2006, and Republican candidate for governor of Iowa in 2002, 2006, and 2010[157]
Academic figures
- Fred Hawkins, president of South Florida State College (2023–present), former Florida state representative from District 35 (2022–2023) and District 42 (2020–2022), former Osceola County commissioner from District 5 (2008–2020), and former chairman of the Osceola County Commission (2010, 2014, and 2016)
- Eric Kaufmann, professor of politics at Birkbeck, University of London[158]
- Everett Piper, former president of Oklahoma Wesleyan University (2002–2019)[159]
- Andrew Tettenborn, professor of law at Swansea University's Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Law[160]
Organizations
International politicians
Current
Former
See also
Notes and References
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- Web site: DeSantis scores slate of endorsements from Oklahoma Republicans . June 8, 2023 .
- Web site: Mahoney . Emily L. . Simonton . Teghan . August 21, 2023 . DeSantis Pitches Outsider Campaign, Relies on Florida Insider Cash . August 22, 2023 . The Tampa Bay Times.
- Web site: Holmes . Kristen . March 9, 2023 . Ex-Trump official Cuccinelli launches PAC urging DeSantis to enter 2024 race . March 10, 2023 . CNN.
- Web site: Schwartz . Brian . September 13, 2023 . Ron DeSantis Turns to Wall Street Executives, Top Lawyer for Fundraising Boost to Catch Trump . September 13, 2023 . . en.
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- Web site: Jennings . Scott . May 24, 2023 . Opinion: Trump Has Good Reason to Fear DeSantis . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230524202408/https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/24/opinions/2024-presidential-election-desantis-trump-jennings/index.html . May 24, 2023 . June 17, 2023 . . en-us.
- News: Gillespie . Brandon . May 22, 2023 . Over 100 former Trump administration officials back DeSantis for president: 'A proven winner' . . May 23, 2023.
- Web site: Demissie . Hannah . The External Campaign Grows for a DeSantis 2024 Bid . June 3, 2023 . ABC News . en. February 2, 2023.
- Web site: Gancarski . A.J. . September 14, 2023 . Ron DeSantis Slates Northeast Florida Fundraisers for Monday . September 15, 2023 . Florida Politics.
- Web site: Gancarski . A.G. . July 13, 2023 . Ron DeSantis to Return to New York, Home of Some of His Worst Single State Polls . July 13, 2023 . Florida Politics.
- Web site: Republican 2024 rivals go shopping for big donors. February 21, 2023. Alex. Isenstadt. Politico. March 3, 2023.
- Web site: Johnson . Julia . August 22, 2023 . Republican Debate: Chip Roy and Gov. Kevin Stitt Among DeSantis Surrogates in Milwaukee . August 22, 2023 . Washington Examiner.
- Web site: Graham . Chris . Bob Good, endorsed by Donald Trump in 2020, throws 2024 support to Ron DeSantis . Augusta Free Press . May 9, 2023. May 9, 2023.
- Web site: Fortinsky . Sarah . House Freedom Caucus chair endorses Trump after DeSantis drops 2024 bid . . 21 January 2024.
- News: Which 2024 Republican Presidential Candidate Has The Most Endorsements? . April 25, 2023 . . April 24, 2023.
- Web site: Ogles . Jacob . Laurel Lee endorses Donald Trump after Ron DeSantis suspends his campaign . Florida Politics . 22 January 2024.
- Web site: Parker . Wendy . McCormick endorses Trump after initially supporting DeSantis . East Cobb News . 1 February 2024 . 24 January 2024.
- Web site: Gligich . Daniel . McClintock looks for a drama-free break from Trump in 2024 . The San Joaquin Valley Sun . 11 July 2023 . 13 March 2023.
- Web site: McCarthy . Guy . Mother Lode congressman prefers DeSantis for GOP presidential nominee in 2024 . . 11 July 2023 . 28 November 2022.
- Web site: KMJ Exclusive: Rep. McClintock Endorses DeSantis over Trump . . 15 Jan 2024 . 14 November 2022.
- Web site: Akin . Katie . November 10, 2023 . Ron DeSantis Adds 24 Iowa Endorsers After Gov. Kim Reynolds Pledges Support . November 10, 2023 . The Des Moines Register.
- Web site: Stone . Kevin . May 12, 2023 . Prominent Arizona Republicans Urge DeSantis to Run for President . June 9, 2023 . KTAR News . en.
- Web site: Svitek . Patrick . Downey . Renzo . June 26, 2023 . At Texas-Mexico border, Ron DeSantis Unveils Immigration Platform with Trump in Mind . June 26, 2023 . The Texas Tribune.
- Web site: Navarro . Aaron . November 5, 2023 . 2024 Presidential Race: Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds to Endorse Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Over Trump on Monday . November 5, 2023 . . en.
- Web site: Shaw . Adam . June 10, 2023 . Oklahoma Gov. Stitt Endorses DeSantis in 2024 Republican Race, Praises 'Dogged Conviction' in COVID Era . June 10, 2023 . . en-US.
- Web site: Schrader . Adam . June 11, 2023 . Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt Endorses Ron DeSantis . June 11, 2023 . . en-US.
- Web site: Crumbacher . Katrina . 2024-02-26 . Oklahoma's Kevin Stitt endorses Donald Trump for president . 2024-03-01 . ICT News . en.
- https://www.opensecrets.org/donor-lookup/results?name=Frank+keating&order=asc&page=5&sort=D
- Web site: Guido . Laura . May 4, 2023 . Idaho Deputy Attorney General Leaves Office to Work with Gov. Ron DeSantis . July 24, 2023 . The Idaho Press.
- Web site: Greenwood . Max . October 4, 2023 . DeSantis to Meet Campaign Donors in Miami After Announcing $15 Million Summer Cash Haul . October 5, 2023 . The Miami Herald.
- Web site: Schott . Bryan . November 14, 2022 . 'Quite frankly, I'm tired of losing.' These Utah Republicans want Ron DeSantis to run for president in 2024 — not Donald Trump . March 3, 2023 . The Salt Lake Tribune.
- Web site: Contorno . Steve . Maher . Kit . November 1, 2023 . DeSantis' Controversial Surgeon General Makes Unusual Appearance with Him on Campaign Trail . November 13, 2023 . . en.
- Web site: Ogles . Jacob . May 25, 2023 . Ashley Moody endorses Ron DeSantis for President . Florida Politics.
- Web site: Greenwood . Max . Florida lieutenant governor backs DeSantis's 2024 bid . . May 24, 2023.
- Web site: State Auditor Sorrell backs Trump for president — 'Better odds' of beating Biden than Nikki Haley. Poor. Jeff. 1819 News. February 13, 2024. February 13, 2024.
- Web site: Calderon . Jannelle . 2023-03-11 . In Visit to Early State Nevada, DeSantis Touts Self as Leader Willing to 'Go on Offense' . 2023-06-09 . . en.
- News: Steinhauser . Paul . April 22, 2023 . Longtime DeSantis friend Adam Laxalt to chair super PAC backing Florida governor's expected 2024 run . Fox News . April 22, 2023.
- Web site: DeSantis Press Secretary Christina Pushaw Moves to Join His Campaign Staff . May 26, 2023 . The Tampa Bay Times . en. Klas, Mary Ellen. August 12, 2022.
- Web site: July 5, 2023 . DeSantis Plans Wisconsin Fundraisers . July 28, 2023 . WisPolitics.
- Web site: Two Alabama legislators endorse DeSantis for president in 2024 after Tuscaloosa debate. Taylor. Caleb. 1819 News. December 8, 2023. December 8, 2023.
- Web site: Johnson . Julia . August 24, 2023 . More Than 20 State Officials Endorse DeSantis Following First GOP Debate . August 24, 2023 . The Washington Examiner.
- Web site: Johnson . Julia . July 27, 2023 . Greenwich Republicans Expect Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to Hold Presidential Campaign Fundraiser in Town . July 27, 2023 . Connecticut Insider.
- Web site: Rohrer . Gray . May 16, 2023 . Paul Renner, Kathleen Passidomo endorse Gov. Ron DeSantis for President. May 16, 2023 . . en-US.
- Web site: Ogles . Jacob . Kathleen Passidomo follows Ron DeSantis’ lead and endorses Donald Trump . Florida Politics . 22 January 2024 . 21 January 2024.
- Web site: Harper . Mark . May 25, 2023 . Local State Senator Joins 99 Other Florida Lawmakers to Endorse Ron DeSantis for President . May 26, 2023 . The Daytona Beach News-Journal . en-US.
- Web site: All the Florida lawmakers on DeSantis' endorsement list. May 17, 2023.
- Web site: Mansfield . Erin . Anderson . Zac . May 4, 2023 . Ron DeSantis' Donors Know He's Struggling. They Still Want Him to Be President in 2024. . July 15, 2023 . USA Today.
- Web site: Meyer . Kellie . May 12, 2023 . Trump, DeSantis to Headline Competing Iowa Events . July 15, 2023 . NewsNation.
- Web site: Isenstadt . Alex . July 13, 2023 . Trump Loses Iowa Endorser Days After Attacking the State's Governor . July 13, 2023 . Politico.
- Web site: DeSantis rolls out a major slate of Iowa endorsements. Isenstadt. Alex. May 12, 2023. May 12, 2023. Politico.
- Web site: Korecki . Natasha . Gomez . Henry J. . June 2, 2023 . Porn Stars vs. Parenthood: Ron DeSantis Plays the Family Card Against Trump . June 3, 2023 . NBC News . en.
- Web site: Allison . Natalie . Goldenberg . Sally . August 11, 2023 . DeSantis Beefs Up Ground Game in Iowa . August 11, 2023 . Politico.
- Web site: Allison . Natalie . Goldenberg . Sally . Wren . Adam . July 24, 2023 . An Insider's Guide to Who's Wired – and Who's Not – in Iowa . July 24, 2023 . Politico.
- Web site: Quarshie . Mabinty . November 10, 2023 . DeSantis Nets Endorsement of a Dozen State Lawmakers After Third GOP Debate . November 10, 2023 . . en.
- Web site: Mauger . Craig . LeBlanc . Beth . June 23, 2023 . As Donald Trump Prepares for Return to Michigan, Cracks Appear in His GOP Support . June 30, 2023 . The Detroit News.
- Web site: Korecki . Natasha . Gomez . Henry J. . June 16, 2023 . Trump World Gets Testy as Ron DeSantis Encroaches on His Nevada Turf . June 19, 2023 . . en.
- Web site: Birdsell . Regina . July 9, 2023 . DeSantis Is the Right Choice for President . July 9, 2023 . New Hampshire Journal . en.
- Web site: Schinella . Tony . August 20, 2023 . DeSantis Serves Up Red Meat Conservatism During NH Campaign Swing . August 20, 2023 . Patch.
- Web site: Graham . Michael . August 7, 2023 . Another NH GOP State Rep. Dumps Trump, Endorses DeSantis . August 8, 2023 . New Hampshire Journal . en.
- Web site: Dillon . A.P. . June 28, 2023 . Exclusive: 19 North Carolina Leaders Endorse DeSantis for President . June 28, 2023 . . en.
- Web site: Ogles . Jacob . 20 Oklahoma lawmakers endorse Ron DeSantis . Florida Politics . June 7, 2023.
- Web site: Terruso . Julia . August 29, 2023 . Ron DeSantis Will Hold Three Fundraisers in PA Next Week as He Tries to Regain Momentum for His Campaign . August 29, 2023 . . en.
- Web site: Nerozzi . Timothy . June 22, 2023 . DeSantis Endorsed by 15 South Carolina Lawmakers . June 22, 2023 . . en-US.
- Web site: June 10, 2023 . DeSantis Is the 'Only' Candidate That Combatted the Weaponization of Government: Sen. Josh Kimbrell . June 14, 2023 . . en-US.
- Web site: Jones . Vivian . Brown . Melissa . July 21, 2023 . The Week in Politics: Expulsion Votes Give Jones, Pearson Massive Fundraising Haul . July 25, 2023 . The Tennessean.
- Web site: Aerts . Lindsey . July 20, 2023 . Gov. Cox Meeting with Ron DeSantis Friday, Sen. President Stuart Adams Holding Fundraiser . July 20, 2023 . KSL.
- Web site: Chasmar . Jessica . July 6, 2023 . Wisconsin Republicans Say Voters 'Doubting Trump's Ability to Win' After Poll Shows DeSantis Blowout . July 11, 2023 . Fox News.
- Web site: Zavala . Ashley . June 20, 2023 . Here's What We Know About GOP Presidential Candidate Ron DeSantis' Sacramento Fundraiser . June 20, 2023 . . en.
- Web site: September 26, 2023 . California Conservative Leaders Welcome Ron DeSantis Pre-Debate . September 27, 2023 . Ron DeSantis for President.
- Web site: Haubner . Andrew . June 19, 2023 . Florida Governor Holds Sacramento Fundraiser for 2024 Presidential Run . June 21, 2023 . . en-US.
- Web site: Ogles . Jacob . Paul Renner endorses Donald Trump after Ron DeSantis ends campaign . Florida Politics . 22 January 2024 . 21 January 2024.
- News: Peoples . Steve . April 24, 2023 . Some Ron DeSantis allies feel growing urgency to launch 2024 bid . Florida Politics . April 26, 2023.
- News: Scheckner . Jesse . January 21, 2024 . Daniel Perez endorses Donald Trump after Ron DeSantis suspends campaign . January 22, 2024 . Florida Politics.
- Web site: Leonard . Kimberly . August 23, 2023 . Ex-Challengers Dish on DeSantis' Debating Quirks . August 23, 2023 . Politico.
- Web site: Franco . Aaron . Radford . Morgan . July 14, 2023 . For Cuban American Voters in Florida, It's Trump's Race by a Mile . July 14, 2023 . NBC News.
- Web site: Napier . Nic . June 28, 2023 . Ron DeSantis to Make Appearance at Luncheon in Hamilton County for 2024 Presidential Run . July 1, 2023 . The Indianapolis Star.
- Web site: October 24, 2023 . DeSantis Picks Up Endorsement from Le Mars Legislator Tom Jeneary . October 30, 2023 . . en.
- News: Philip Joens, Stephen Gruber-Miller & Brianne Pfannenstiel. Prominent Iowa Republican switches endorsement from Ron DeSantis to Vivek Ramaswamy. January 10, 2024. Des Moines Register. en. January 14, 2024.
- Web site: Pfannenstiel . Brianne . Akin . Katie . August 11, 2023 . Ron DeSantis to Bring Iowa Endorsers to State Fair in Apparent Dig at Donald Trump . August 11, 2023 . The Des Moines Register.
- Web site: Miller . Josh . July 14, 2023 . DeSantis Picks Up Three New Endorsements in Iowa, Heads to Family Leadership Summit . August 11, 2023 . The Florida Standard.
- Web site: Allison . Natalie . Wren . Adam . August 12, 2023 . 'There's Something Missing': DeSantis Can't Escape Trump's Shadow in Iowa . August 12, 2023 . Politico.
- Web site: August 11, 2023 . Iowa County Chairs for Governor Ron DeSantis . August 11, 2023 . Politico.
- Web site: Isenstadt . Alex . January 18, 2023 . Top Michigan Republicans move to draft DeSantis for 2024 . March 3, 2023 . Politico.
- Web site: Mauger . Craig . LeBlanc . Beth . June 23, 2023 . As Donald Trump Prepares for Return to Michigan, Cracks Appear in His GOP Support . June 24, 2023 . The Detroit News.
- Web site: LeBlanc . Beth . April 6, 2023 . DeSantis lays out Florida as blueprint for Republican success in Michigan speech . April 6, 2023 . Detroit News.
- Web site: May 4, 2023 . New Hampshire House majority leader endorses DeSantis . May 4, 2023 . WHNT . en-US.
- Web site: Daugherty . Eric . July 24, 2023 . DeSantis Gets Six More New Hampshire Lawmaker Endorsements . July 24, 2023 . Florida's Voice.
- Web site: Graham . Michael . August 7, 2023 . Another NH GOP State Rep. Dumps Trump, Endorses DeSantis . August 7, 2023 . New Hampshire Journal.
- Web site: Scheckner . Jesse . Ron DeSantis adds 5 more New Hampshire endorsements . May 26, 2023 . May 27, 2023 . en.
- Web site: Landrigan . Kevin . May 17, 2023 . Pro-DeSantis PAC Claims More House GOP Backers Than Trump . July 17, 2023 . The New Hampshire Union Leader.
- Web site: Boehm . Ralph . July 7, 2023 . New Hampshire Needs a President Who's Fought for Our Freedom . July 17, 2023 . The New Hampshire Union Leader.
- Web site: May 16, 2023 . 2 Republicans on DeSantis' N.H. endorsement list say they still back Trump . NBC News.
- Web site: Kashinsky . Lisa . McGraw . Meridith . June 26, 2023 . 'It's Just Stupid': DeSantis Stumbles in New Hampshire . June 26, 2023 . Politico.
- News: Graham . Michael . June 1, 2023 . Trump Loses NHGOP Rep Endorsement to DeSantis Over Treatment of Fox News Host . NH Journal . June 1, 2023.
- Web site: Scheckner . Jesse . May 26, 2023 . Ron DeSantis Adds 5 More New Hampshire Endorsements . June 13, 2023 . Florida Politics . en-US.
- Web site: Graham . Michael . May 19, 2023 . DeSantis Shakes Hands and Kisses Babies – Literally – During NH Visit . July 16, 2023 . New Hampshire Journal.
- Web site: Landrigan . Kevin . June 1, 2023 . DeSantis Takes Veiled Shots at Trump, Other Rivals . July 17, 2023 . The New Hampshire Union Leader.
- Web site: Porter . Steven . June 23, 2023 . Conflict Over GOP fundraiser in N.H. Underscores Trump-DeSantis Rift . June 24, 2023 . . en-US.
- Web site: Davison . Laura . Allison . Bill . July 15, 2023 . Harlan Crow, Other Billionaires Donate to DeSantis Campaign . July 17, 2023 . Bloomberg News.
- Web site: Manchester . Julia . June 28, 2023 . DeSantis Backed by North Carolina House Majority Leader, 18 Other State Leaders . June 28, 2023 . . en-US.
- Web site: McGowan . Dan . August 23, 2023 . Here's Who Rhode Island Republicans Are Backing for President . August 23, 2023 . . en-US.
- Web site: Christian . Matthew . June 8, 2023 . North Augusta's Rep. Bill Hixon Endorses Ron DeSantis . June 8, 2023 . . en.
- Web site: Schorsch . Peter . Hand me downs: Ron DeSantis lands 10 former Tim Scott endorsers . Florida Politics . 17 November 2023.
- Web site: Laird . Skyler . Kukulich . Tony . June 2, 2023 . DeSantis Positions Himself to Wage War on 'Wokeness' During First SC Stop as Candidate . June 14, 2023 . . en.
- Web site: Reagan . Nick . June 2, 2023 . Florida Gov. DeSantis Makes Presidential Campaign Stop in Bluffton . June 14, 2023 . . en.
- Web site: Stoddard . Freeman . August 2, 2023 . Gov. Ron DeSantis Announces 35 New Endorsements from South Carolina Officials . August 3, 2023 . Fox Carolina.
- Web site: November 14, 2023 . DeSantis Notches Additional South Carolina Endorsements in Sign of Growing Grassroot Momentum . November 15, 2023 . Ron DeSantis for President Press Releases.
- Web site: Gainey . Blaise . November 21, 2022 . Tennessee Republicans Are Mostly Quiet About Trump's Latest Bid for President, But One Is Already Backing a Rival . July 2, 2023 . . en-US.
- Web site: Lewis . Scott . July 22, 2023 . Utah Politicians Rush to Endorse DeSantis During Salt Lake City Visit – Who's on the List? . July 23, 2023 . ABC4 . en-US.
- Web site: Gancarski . A.G. . October 5, 2023 . Ron DeSantis Touts Ashley Moody and Sheriffs' Endorsements in Home State Campaign Stop . October 5, 2023 . Florida Politics.
- Web site: Cornfield . Jerry . October 4, 2023 . DeSantis Unveils Campaign 'Leadership Team' for Washington . October 5, 2023 . The Washington State Standard.
- Web site: White . Gary . Polk Sheriff Judd: Trip to Border with DeSantis Offered Education on Immigration 'Crisis' . June 9, 2023 . . en-US. June 8, 2023.
- Web site: Lai . Stephanie . Davison . Laura . August 2, 2023 . His 2024 Campaign Struggling, DeSantis Faces Donors Holding Back Cash . August 2, 2023 . Bloomberg News.
- Web site: Contorno . Steve . Zeleny . Jeff . May 16, 2023 . DeSantis Nears Presidential Campaign Launch Far from Peak Popularity But Signaling a New Readiness to Take on Trump . June 6, 2023 . CNN . en.
- Web site: Barrow . Bill . August 18, 2023 . Trump's 2024 GOP Rivals Converge on Atlanta Just Days After His Latest Indictment . August 18, 2023 . The Associated Press.
- Web site: Muth . Chuck . May 31, 2023 . Trump Fatigue: The Milktoast that Broke the Donald's Back . June 3, 2023 . Muth's Truths . en-US.
- Web site: Svitek . Patrick . May 30, 2023 . Ron DeSantis plans 3-day fundraising swing through Texas next week . May 31, 2023 . Texas Tribune . en-US.
- Web site: Rubin . Sara . September 14, 2023 . Salinas Ag Leaders Host Ron DeSantis for a Campaign Fundraiser. September 15, 2023 . . en-US.
- Web site: Stockard . Sam . July 23, 2023 . Covenant Parents Form Nonprofits to Reform Gun Laws, But Will It Be Enough? . August 10, 2023 . Tennessee Lookout.
- Web site: Palmer . Ewan . May 22, 2023 . Donald Trump Megadonor Abandons Him as He Predicts Collapse in Support . June 8, 2023 . . en.
- Web site: Sher . Andy . July 24, 2023 . Chattanooga Republicans Holding Fundraiser for GOP Presidential Hopeful DeSantis . July 25, 2023 . The Chattanooga Times Free Press.
- Web site: Schwartz . Brian . July 12, 2023 . DeSantis Donors Privately Worry About Campaign as Florida Governor Lags in 2024 Polls . July 12, 2023 . CNBC.
- Web site: Jeffers Jr. . Gromer . August 11, 2023 . GOP Presidential Hopeful Ron DeSantis Heading to Dallas for Fundraiser . August 11, 2023 . The Dallas Morning News.
- Web site: Semprevivo . Joseph . September 13, 2022 . As a Florida Entrepreneur, I'm Ready for Ron DeSantis to Go National in 2024 . June 29, 2023 . The South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
- Web site: Wiseman . Oliver . Domenech . Ben . July 7, 2023 . Meritocracy Now! . July 10, 2023 . The Spectator.
- Web site: Oliphant . James . Layne . Nathan . April 20, 2023 . Trump Keeps Edge Among Evangelicals, But There Is an Opening for Challengers . August 4, 2023 . Reuters.
- Web site: Coulter . Ann . March 9, 2023 . My Draft DeSantis Presidential Announcement Speech . June 28, 2023 . . en.
- Web site: Dawson . Tim . November 12, 2022 . Dump Trump . July 7, 2023 . The Critic.
- Web site: Akin . Katie . August 11, 2023 . Conservative Talk Show Host Steve Deace Endorses Gov. Ron DeSantis . August 11, 2023 . The Des Moines Register.
- Web site: Mueller . Julia . May 23, 2023 . Casey DeSantis Shares Video Teasing Husband's 2024 Bid . June 8, 2023 . . en-US.
- Web site: Leeman . Zachary . November 15, 2022 . Ben Domenech Throws Trump Under the Bus: 'He's Served His Purpose' . June 16, 2023 . . en.
- Web site: April 23, 2023 . The Media Flips on Ron DeSantis . June 16, 2023 . . en-US.
- Web site: Dreher . Rod . September 13, 2022 . Ron DeSantis Is Conservatism's Future . June 14, 2023 . . en-US.
- Web site: Morton . Victor . June 1, 2023 . Women's Sports Advocate Riley Gaines Endorses Ron DeSantis for President . June 2, 2023 . The Washington Times . en.
- Web site: Heath . Allister . November 9, 2022 . Trump Is Finished. The Future of the Republican Party Belongs to DeSantis. . July 17, 2023 . The Sunday Telegraph.
- Web site: Downs . Rebecca . August 27, 2023 . DeSantis Gets Touchingly Personal at Debate As He Shares Abortion Survivor's Story . September 10, 2023 . Townhall.
- Web site: Lahren . Tomi . Tomi Lahren . August 24, 2023 . Ron DeSantis Is More Likely to Do What Trump Couldn't Last Time . September 10, 2023 . OutKick.
- Web site: Mastrangelo . Dominick . June 21, 2022 . Piers Morgan Urges Republicans to 'Dump' Trump for DeSantis . June 16, 2023 . . en-US.
- News: Murray . Douglas . May 26, 2023 . Joe Biden's Democrats Are Talentless, Extreme – and About to Face a Reckoning . en-GB . . June 8, 2023 . 0307-1235.
- News: Murray . Douglas . June 8, 2023 . Ron DeSantis Can Beat the Man at Mar-a-Lago . . en . June 8, 2023 . 0140-0460.
- News: Murray . Douglas . June 10, 2023 . Forget Trump – Republicans Could Soon Seize the White House Without Him . en-GB . . June 16, 2023 . 0307-1235.
- Web site: Naughton . Keith . May 2, 2022 . Ron DeSantis and Tim Scott Are the Ticket to Beat Trump . June 8, 2023 . . en-US.
- Web site: Goldenberg . Sally . Leonard . Kimberly . August 24, 2023 . 'He Held Serve.' But DeSantis Is No Longer the Sole Alternative to Trump . August 24, 2023 . Politico.
- Web site: O'Neill . Brendan . May 25, 2023 . The Disinformation Campaign Against Ron DeSantis . June 16, 2023 . . en-GB.
- Web site: Parker . Star . June 1, 2023 . A Tale of Two Rons . June 7, 2023 . The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette . en.
- Web site: Peek . Liz . May 25, 2023 . Ron DeSantis: The Good, the Bad and the Beautiful . June 10, 2023 . . en-US.
- Web site: DeSantis-aligned PAC staffs up, brings on Ted Cruz's campaign manager. March 22, 2023. Alex. Isenstadt. Politico. April 4, 2023.
- News: Dave Rubin says Ron DeSantis "is the best guy we got" . . February 9, 2023 . April 26, 2023 .
- News: Ben Shapiro endorses Ron DeSantis as Republican presidential nominee. May 16, 2023. May 24, 2023. Duro, Israel. voz.us.
- Web site: 2024-01-22 . Ben Shapiro Endorses Donald Trump: ‘It’s Time for the Party to Coalesce’ . 2024-01-23 . Mediaite.
- Web site: Shriver . Lionel . September 22, 2022 . An Open Letter to Ron DeSantis . June 16, 2023 . . en-GB.
- Web site: Strom . David . DeSantis: The Race Is On . June 7, 2023 . Hot Air . en. May 25, 2023.
- Web site: Wornell . Tyler . May 24, 2023 . DeSantis' Former Baseball Coach 'Could Not Be Prouder of Him' . August 24, 2023 . NewsNation.
- Web site: Palmer . Ewan . September 1, 2022 . Michele Tafoya Slams 'Divisive' Trump, Backs DeSantis 2024 for GOP . June 16, 2023 . . en.
- News: Hernández. Alec. Tablet. Alex. November 21, 2023. Ron DeSantis secures endorsement from Iowa evangelical leader Bob Vander Plaats. Des Moines, Iowa. NBC News. November 21, 2023.
- Web site: Kaufmann . Eric . February 5, 2023 . Ron DeSantis Is the Future of Conservatism . June 29, 2023 . . en-US.
- Web site: Piper . Everett . August 7, 2022 . DeSantis Is the Leader That America Needs . June 27, 2023 . The Washington Times.
- Web site: Tettenborn . Andrew . January 11, 2023 . Ron DeSantis Is the Republican Party's Best Hope . July 7, 2023 . The Spectator.
- Web site: Miller . Andrew Mark . June 26, 2023 . Florida's Largest Police Union Endorses DeSantis After Supporting Trump in 2020: 'Choice Could Not Be Clearer' . June 26, 2023 . . en-US.
- Web site: Daugherty . Eric . May 26, 2023 . Tampa Bay Young Republicans Endorses DeSantis for President . May 26, 2023 . Florida's Voice . en-US.
- Web site: Shelton . Lyle . May 24, 2023 . Character Plus Courage Make DeSantis the Better Pick . May 25, 2023 . . en-US.
- Web site: Bernardi . Cory . August 24, 2022 . Ron DeSantis Would Be an Excellent President of the United States . July 6, 2023 . The Australian.
- Web site: Hirsi Ali . Ayaan . December 16, 2022 . The Republicans Must Dump Trump and Opt for Ron DeSantis . June 29, 2023 . The Spectator.