Key takeaways:
- North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has announced his candidacy for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
- Burgum is set to kick off his campaign in Fargo, North Dakota on Wednesday.
- Burgum is now one of the many Republicans vying for the party’s nomination in the 2024 election.
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has announced his candidacy for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. In a Wall Street Journal opinion column, Burgum wrote that the country needs “new leadership to unleash our potential” and a “new leader for a changing economy.”
The announcement comes on the same day as former Vice President Mike Pence’s campaign launch. Burgum is set to kick off his campaign in Fargo, North Dakota on Wednesday.
Burgum has been rumored to be preparing for a presidential run since his reelection in 2020. In a meeting with the editorial board of a North Dakota newspaper, the Republican governor acknowledged that a presidential run has been on his mind.
The race now has close to a dozen declared candidates, including two other wealthy, self-funding Republicans: biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and quality control expert Perry Johnson. Burgum told The Forum in recent weeks that there is a value to being underestimated all the time.
Burgum’s decision to move forward with a campaign came after the North Dakota legislative session ended in May. He is now one of the many Republicans vying for the party’s nomination in the 2024 election. It remains to be seen if Burgum can make a strong showing against his competition.
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