Tim Scott 2024 presidential campaign
| Tim Scott 2024 presidential campaign | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Campaign | |
| Candidate | Tim Scott |
| Affiliation | Republican Party |
| Status | Announced: May 22, 2023 Suspended: November 12, 2023 |
| Headquarters | Charleston, South Carolina[1] |
| Slogan | Faith in America |
The 2024 presidential campaign of Tim Scott was a campaign for the 2024 United States presidential election by United States Senator from South Carolina Tim Scott. After winning reelection, Scott was seen as a potential 2024 challenger to former president Donald Trump's bid for the nomination.
Scott announced the creation of an exploratory committee for the nomination on April 11, 2023.[2]
On May 19, 2023, Scott officially filed with the Federal Election Commission to run for president.[3] He officially announced his candidacy on May 22.[4]
Scott suspended his campaign on November 12, 2023, due to low poll numbers.[5]
References
- ↑ "FEC Form 2 for Report FEC-1704991". docquery.fec.gov. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
- ↑ Byrd, Caitlyn (April 11, 2023). "SC Sen. Tim Scott takes another White House step: Launching 2024 exploratory committee". Post and Courier.
- ↑ "Tim Scott officially enters 2024 presidential race". CBS News. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- ↑ "WATCH LIVE: South Carolina Republican Sen. Tim Scott announces 2024 presidential run". PBS NewsHour. May 22, 2023. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
- ↑ Vakil, Caroline (November 12, 2023). "Tim Scott suspends 2024 GOP primary bid". The Hill. Retrieved November 12, 2023.