DeSantis Campaign Press Release - DeSantis Announces Endorsements From 15 South Carolina Legislators Ahead of Event in North Augusta

DeSantis now boasts endorsements from state legislators in a third early-nominating state as enthusiasm for our Great American Comeback continues to grow.

As enthusiasm for his campaign to revive America continues to grow, fifteen South Carolina state legislators endorsed Governor Ron DeSantis for president today. DeSantis now boasts endorsements from state legislators in a third early nominating state.

The endorsements come as DeSantis is scheduled to hold an event in the Palmetto State on Thursday in what will be his second visit to South Carolina since announcing his candidacy. The endorsements follow the South Carolina Republican Party voting on Saturday to move their primary back to February 24, which was a major victory for DeSantis' campaign. 

"Governor DeSantis' leadership has made Florida a refuge for those seeking freedom in a nation where it is under attack," state Senator Josh Kimbrell said. *"No Republican in the country has beaten the radical left more than Governor DeSantis, and he is the only candidate in this race who can defeat Joe Biden, put energy back in the executive, and deliver on a bold conservative agenda that Republicans across South Carolina are looking for." *

State Senator Josh Kimbrell
State Senator Dwight Loftis
State Senator Rex Rice
State Senator Danny Verdin
State Representative Gary Brewer
State Representative Micah Caskey
State Representative Bill Herbkersman
State Representative Bill Hixon
State Representative Brandon Guffey
State Representative Steven Long
State Representative Travis Moore
State Representative Dennis Moss
State Representative Chris Murphy
State Representative Roger Nutt
State Representative Ashley Trantham

BACKGROUND ON DESANTIS' STATE LEGISLATIVE ENDORSEMENTS

DeSantis is also endorsed by:

• 37 state legislators in Iowa 

• 50 state legislators in New Hampshire 

• 99 state legislators in Florida

• 19 state legislators in Michigan

• 20 state legislators in Oklahoma