Will Hurd suspends longshot 2024 campaign, endorses Nikki Haley for president

Former Rep. Will Hurd (R-Texas) has dropped out of the 2024 Republican presidential primary race and has thrown his support behind former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley. 

Hurd, 46, had failed to qualify for the first two GOP primary debates and faced long odds at meeting the polling and fundraising requirements for the third debate.

The former CIA agent acknowledged that he was a “dark horse candidate” to begin with, and had only a narrow path to victory in the race. 

“Unfortunately, it has become clear to me and my team that the time has come to suspend our campaign,” Hurd announced in a post on X Monday. “While I appreciate all the time and energy our supporters have given, it is important to recognize the realities of the political landscape and the need to consolidate our party around one person to defeat both Donald Trump and President Biden.”