North Dakota Republican senators endorse Burgum for 2024
Julia Johnson
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North Dakota’s two Republican senators have said they support Gov. Doug Burgum (R-ND) in his bid for the White House in 2024.
Both Sens. John Hoeven (R-ND) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) have shared their support for North Dakota’s governor in the 2024 Republican presidential primary, in which he faces off against several big-name Republicans, such as former President Donald Trump and one of their Senate colleagues, Tim Scott (R-SC).
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Cramer reportedly said on Tuesday that he was “big time” supporting Burgum.
Last month, Hoeven told a local radio station: “Well, I’ve known Doug for a long time. He’s been a strong leader in the private sector and as our governor, and of course, you know, it’s exciting. Obviously, I support him, and we’ll see how it goes.” The remarks were prior to Burgum’s announcement.
After announcing his campaign last week, Burgum is polling at 0% among potential Republican primary voters, per Morning Consult. The North Dakota Republican has very little name identification compared to his competitors.
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Despite his poor polling, it’s been suggested that Burgum could emerge as a dark horse in the race. The governor has a background as a software company CEO before being elected for two terms in North Dakota.
A Morning Consult survey published in 2023 additionally ranked Burgum as the seventh most popular governor in the country.