Webdesk: According to a source, Republican North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum is planning to challenge former President Donald Trump for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024.
The source said Burgum will announce his campaign on June 7 in Fargo, North Dakota’s capital. The governor’s administration declined comment.
Burgum sold his software company to Microsoft Corp. in 2001 before entering politics. While, According to the same source, Burgum will run as a typical conservative who prioritises the economy and national security.
Republican political strategist Jeanette Hoffman sees Burgum as a dark horse in the nomination battle. But admires his personal story and sees him as a stable character who could appeal to Trump-weary voters. Hoffman said, “Right now, GOP primary voters are like ‘who?'” meaning that Burgum’s tale is unique and the field is wide.
With President Joe Biden expected to win a second term, more Republican candidates are vying to challenge him in the general election. According to May 9–15 Reuters/Ipsos polls, 49% of Republicans support Trump, while 19% prefer Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Mike Pence received 5% and Nikki Haley 4%.
Moreover, Over two-thirds of voters re-elected Governor Burgum in 2020. While, He just signed one of the nation’s strictest anti-abortion legislation, joining conservative efforts to restrict access to the procedure in many states. Burgum’s highest income tax cut in North Dakota’s history shows his budgetary conservatism.
