Ron DeSantis Files Candidacy for South Carolina Republican Presidential Primary Election
DeSantis becomes first 2024 Republican candidate to file in any state
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis filed his paperwork to officially enter the Republican presidential primary in South Carolina, making him the first GOP candidate to file in any state. Governor DeSantis was joined by South Carolina leaders State Senator Josh Kimbrell, State Representative Chris Murphy, and South Carolina GOP Chair Drew McKissick.
“I have heard it on the ground in every one of my visits to South Carolina since entering this race — Joe Biden is failing the people of this state,” Governor DeSantis said. “I’m excited to be the first Republican candidate to file candidacy paperwork in South Carolina as we continue our mission to reverse American decline by rejecting Bidenomics, stopping the invasion at the border, combatting communist China, and ensuring a better future for our children. Help is on the way.”
Today’s filing ensures that Governor DeSantis will appear on the ballot in the South Carolina Republican primary, which has been set for February 24, 2024 following the state GOP executive committee’s unamious approval last month.