The contest to become the Republican Party’s 2024 presidential nominee is heating up, with Nikki Haley, a former U.S. ambassador to the UN, and long-shot candidate Vivek Ramaswamy each announcing their runs last month. Another notable move is the rollout of a book by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, in which he argues that his approach to managing his state can provide a model for the rest of the country.
And former President Donald Trump headlined the annual Conservative Political Action Conference on Saturday, after announcing back in November that he’s running again. His remarks came after Haley and Ramaswamy gave their own CPAC speeches on Friday. Plus, former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said Sunday that he won’t seek his party’s nomination. So who are all the GOP politicians in the mix for 2024? Below is MarketWatch’s list of the potential Republican presidential contenders and the status of their candidacies. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden appears poised to announce in March or April that he’ll run for president again in 2024. Democrats seem to be closing ranks behind Biden, although author and activist Marianne Williamson said she’s seeking the party’s nomination again. Related: Biden criticizes DeSantis over his Medicaid stance while in Florida And see: 5 things to know about Nikki Haley, the Republican candidate challenging Trump in 2024 Plus: Ron DeSantis skips CPAC, says Republicans act like ‘potted plants’ when facing ‘woke ideology’
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Title
Reports or statements on candidacy
Greg Abbott
Texas governor
Abbott strategist said governor “will take a look at the situation” after state’s legislative session ends in late May
John Bolton
Former national security adviser, former ambassador to UN
He has said he may run for president in 2024
Liz Cheney
Former Wyo. congresswoman
She has said she hasn’t made a decision about a 2024 run
Chris Christie
Former N.J. governor
He has said he’s considering running
Ted Cruz
U.S. senator for Texas
He hasn’t ruled out a presidential run, but has said he’s focused on the battles in the Senate
Aaron Day
Known in part for running against former N.H. GOP Sen. Kelly Ayotte
He announced his candidacy in February
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