Scott picks up 2 South Dakota endorsements

Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) gives an opening statement during a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing to review nominations on Tuesday, …

Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) gives an opening statement during a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing to review nominations on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

by: Rae Yost

Posted: May 25, 2023 / 01:00 PM CDT

Updated: May 25, 2023 / 01:00 PM CDT

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis formally announced his campaign for U.S. President Wednesday.

Two South Dakota Republican federal lawmakers have already announced their support for a different candidate.

The Hill reported on May 21 that Sen. John Thune would endorse Scott. Thune is the No. 2 Republican lawmaker in the Senate.

Sen. Mike Rounds has already announced his endorsement of Tim Scott’s (R-S.C.) bid for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, the Hill reported on May 18.

KELOLAND News has contacted the Republican lawmakers for comment and expects to have updates on Thursday.