North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has announced his candidacy for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, joining a crowded field of contenders. He is set to kick off his campaign in Fargo, North Dakota on Wednesday, having been rumored to be preparing for a presidential run since his reelection in 2020. Burgum believes the country needs "new leadership to unleash our potential" and is now one of the many Republicans vying for the party's nomination in the 2024 election.
