Democrats in the crowded presidential race are scrambling for key endorsements in the early primary states, beginning with House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-S.C.), who will host his South Carolina fish fry on Friday.
Clyburn is one of a handful of influential Democrats whose endorsements could boost candidates battling for attention and support in the first four primary and caucus states that will get to vote ahead of Super Tuesday.
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Here’s a who’s who of the most important remaining coveted endorsements in Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina and Nevada.
IOWA
Former Sen. Tom HarkinThomas (Tom) Richard HarkinBiden unveils disability rights plan: ‘Your voices must be heard’ Bottom line Trump’s trial a major test for McConnell, Schumer MORE
Former Sen. Tom Harkin was a major fixture in Iowa politics for more than 30 years, serving as the state’s senator and congressman.
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He endorsed former Secretary of State Hillary ClintonHillary Diane Rodham ClintonWhite House accuses Biden of pushing ‘conspiracy theories’ with Trump election claim Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness Trayvon Martin’s mother Sybrina Fulton qualifies to run for county commissioner in Florida MORE in 2015. It’s unclear whether he will pick somebody this year because of his nonpartisan role at the Harkin Institute for Public Policy and Citizen Engagement at Iowa’s Drake University.
Fred Hubbell
While Fred Hubbell narrowly lost his gubernatorial bid to Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) in 2018, he has built an enviable fundraising infrastructure in the state.
It is not yet known whether he will endorse in 2020. Biden campaigned with Hubbell during his gubernatorial run in 2018.
Rep. David Loebsack
Loebsack, who has served seven terms, won reelection in 2016 even as his district went for Trump.
Though he will retire in 2020, his endorsement is sought after. Loebsack hosted a fundraising event during the 2018 midterm elections, which was attended by three Democratic presidential hopefuls: South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete ButtigiegPete ButtigiegScaled-back Pride Month poses challenges for fundraising, outreach Biden hopes to pick VP by Aug. 1 It’s as if a Trump operative infiltrated the Democratic primary process MORE, Rep. Eric SwalwellEric Michael SwalwellNASCAR bans display of Confederate flag from events and properties Gloves come off as Democrats fight for House seat in California Grenell says intelligence community working to declassify Flynn-Kislyak transcripts MORE (Calif.) and Rep. Tulsi GabbardTulsi GabbardGabbard drops defamation lawsuit against Clinton It’s as if a Trump operative infiltrated the Democratic primary process 125 lawmakers urge Trump administration to support National Guard troops amid pandemic MORE (Hawaii).
J.D. Scholten
The former Democratic congressional candidate came close to unseating longtime Rep. Steve KingSteven (Steve) Arnold KingGOP lawmakers say Steve King’s loss could help them in November The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden on the cusp of formally grasping the Democratic nomination The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Sights and sounds from the protests MORE (R) during the 2018 midterms.
He has also proven himself to be a valuable fundraiser. His campaign raised more than $900,000 in the week before the election, fueled by more than 30,000 individual donors.
Former Agriculture Secretary Tom VilsackThomas James VilsackUSDA: Farm-to-school programs help schools serve healthier meals OVERNIGHT MONEY: House poised to pass debt-ceiling bill MORE
Vilsack served as governor of the Hawkeye State from 1999 to 2007 before former President Obama appointed him to lead the Department of Agriculture.
He was the first member of Obama’s Cabinet to endorse Clinton in 2016. This year he warned Democrats to not underestimate President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE.
The Des Moines Register’s editorial board
The Des Moines Register has become a national source for all political news coming out of the Hawkeye State.
The paper’s editorial board endorsed Clinton ahead of the 2016 Iowa caucuses and again for the general election.
Iowa Asian and Latino Coalition
The Iowa Asian and Latino Coalition has become a primary destination for 2020 Democratic contenders headed to the state.
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The group told The Hill they plan to make a formal endorsement in August.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE
Concord Mayor Jim Bouley
Bouley was elected to a sixth term as the mayor of New Hampshire’s capital in 2017.
The mayor joined numerous other mayors across the country, including de Blasio, in endorsing Clinton ahead of the New Hampshire primary in the last presidential election.
Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig
Craig made history in 2017 when she became the first woman elected Manchester mayor, ending 12 years of Republican control in the city.
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State Sen. Lou D’Allesandro
D’Allesandro has represented New Hampshire’s 20th District in the state Senate since 1998. Prior to his time in the legislature, he served in the state’s House of Representatives from 1996 to 1998.
New Hampshire Public Radio reported last year that D’Allesandro considers himself a political “kingmaker” in the state.
D’Allesandro told the Daily Beast that he has met with seven Democratic presidential candidates so far.
Nashua Mayor Jim Donchess
Donchess was elected mayor of Nashua in 2015 after originally stepping down from the post in 1992.
The mayor endorsed Clinton ahead of the state’s 2016 primary and has already met with Buttigieg and de Blasio.
Dudley Dudley
A longtime New Hampshire Democratic activist, Dudley has a lengthy history of making presidential endorsements, especially of insurgent primary candidates.
She endorsed Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersThe Hill’s 12:30 Report: Milley apologizes for church photo-op Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness MORE (I-Vt.) over Clinton in 2016 and former Sen. Paul Tsongas (D-Mass.) in 1992. Dudley also launched the 1980 Draft Kennedy campaign, urging then-Sen. Ted Kennedy (D-Mass.) to challenge President Carter.
Dudley endorsed Obama in 2008. She told the Concord Monitor in March that she had not yet made a decision on who to endorse in the 2020 primary.
Sen. Maggie HassanMargaret (Maggie) HassanExclusive investigation on the coronavirus pandemic: Where was Congress? GOP votes to give chairman authority to subpoena Obama officials Senators ask DeVos to adjust FAFSA form due to the coronavirus pandemic MORE
Hassan won election to the Senate in 2016 by defeating incumbent Sen. Kelly AyotteKelly Ann AyotteBottom line Bottom line Bottom Line MORE (R) after serving as governor of New Hampshire for four years.
She endorsed Clinton in 2016. It remains unclear whether she will endorse anybody ahead of her state’s primary.
Hassan’s fellow Democratic senator from New Hampshire, Jeanne ShaheenCynthia (Jeanne) Jeanne ShaheenWarren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Mnuchin indicates openness to more PPP loans in next COVID-19 relief bill On The Money: GOP turning against new round of ,200 rebate checks | Millions of Americans frustrated by delayed unemployment checks | Senate votes to give coronavirus relief program more flexibility MORE, has ruled out endorsing any of the Democratic candidates.
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Kuster has been in Congress since 2013 after ousting Rep. Charles Bass (R).
The congresswoman, who endorsed Clinton during the 2016 presidential election, has an extensive history in New Hampshire campaign politics.
She was a member of the state’s steering committees for then-Sen. John KerryJohn Forbes KerryThe Memo: Trump’s troubles deepen as voters see country on wrong path The continuous whipsawing of climate change policy Budowsky: United Democrats and Biden’s New Deal MORE’s (D) 2004 presidential bid, and then for Obama in his first presidential run.
State Speaker Steve Shurtleff
Shurtleff has served in the New Hampshire state House since 2004 and has been the House majority and minority leader.
Shurtleff said he received calls from Biden, Sen. Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth WarrenWarren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Joint Chiefs chairman says he regrets participating in Trump photo-op | GOP senators back Joint Chiefs chairman who voiced regret over Trump photo-op | Senate panel approves 0B defense policy bill Trump on collision course with Congress over bases with Confederate names MORE (D-Mass.) and Sen. Cory BookerCory Anthony BookerRand Paul introduces bill to end no-knock warrants Black lawmakers unveil bill to remove Confederate statues from Capitol Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk MORE (D-N.J.) after he was elected Speaker.
SOUTH CAROLINA
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin
Benjamin made history in 2010 when he became the first African American elected mayor in Columbia.
Benjamin said he plans to make a formal endorsement later this year, according to McClatchy. He supported Clinton in 2016.
Rep. James Clyburn
Clyburn has long been an influential figure in Palmetto State politics, especially when it comes to connecting with South Carolina’s sought-after African American vote.
Though the South Carolinian has said he will not make an endorsement in the state’s Democratic primary, state Rep. Bakari Sellers (D) told McClatchy that he believes Clyburn “is tacitly endorsing” Biden.
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Cunningham narrowly defeated Republican Katie Arrington in 2018, becoming the first Democratic congressman to represent South Carolina’s 1st District since 1981.
An endorsement from the congressman would be seen as important in the deep-red state.
Former Gov. Jim Hodges
Hodges has a long history in South Carolina Democratic politics, having served as governor from 1999 to 2003, and in the state House of Representatives.
He has backed longshot candidates before, including former NATO Commander Wesley Clark in 2004, and he even signed a petition supporting Stephen ColbertStephen Tyrone ColbertThe Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against Facebook Colbert launches ‘Be Your Own President’ merch line ‘to help peaceful protesters’ Stacey Abrams says she hasn’t heard from Biden campaign about VP search MORE’s satirical run in 2008, arguing the comedian was bringing “a sense of levity to politics that’s needed.”
But he endorsed Obama in 2008 and then Clinton in the last presidential election.
Carol and Don Fowler
The importance of the power couple in the state was made clear after The Post and Courier reported that their home has been graced by Democratic hopefuls including Sens. Kirsten GillibrandKirsten GillibrandWarren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Warren, Pressley introduce bill to make it a crime for police officers to deny medical care to people in custody Senate Dems press DOJ over coronavirus safety precautions in juvenile detention centers MORE (D-N.Y.) and Amy KlobucharAmy KlobucharHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft stops selling facial recognition tech to police Democrats demand Republican leaders examine election challenges after Georgia voting chaos Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk MORE (D-Minn.), as well as de Blasio.
Don Fowler served as the chairman of the state’s Democratic Party from 1971 to 1980, and later served as chairman of the Democratic National Committee from 1995 to 1997. Carol Fowler led South Carolina’s Democratic Party from 2007 to 2011.
Don backed Clinton in the 2008 Democratic primary, while Carol threw her support behind Obama.
NEVADA
Former Attorney General Frankie Sue Del Papa
Del Papa made history twice in Nevada — winning election as the state’s first female secretary of state in 1986 and the first female attorney general of the state in 1990.
While she retired in 2002, she has been active in Nevada Democratic presidential politics.
She worked as the co-chairwoman for Clinton’s presidential campaign in Nevada in 2008, according to the Las Vegas Sun, and supported her candidacy again in 2016.
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Horsford made history in 2013 when he became the first African American to represent the Silver State in Congress.
He was defeated by a Republican challenger in 2014, though he regained his seat in 2018.
Before his time on Capitol Hill, Horsford served in the state Senate from 2005 to 2013. He was the first African American to be majority leader in the state.
Former Gov. Bob Miller
Miller is the longest-serving governor in Nevada’s history, holding the post from 1989 to 1999, and was the last Democrat to hold the post until Gov. Steve Sisolak was elected in 2018.
Miller backed Clinton in 2008 and 2016.
Gov. Steve Sisolak
Sisolak took office as governor of Nevada as part of the state’s blue wave in 2018.
Sisolak has long ties to the state’s organized labor groups, a relationship that helped him defeat the Republican candidate, Attorney General Adam Laxalt, in 2018.
Before serving as governor, Sisolak served as the chair of the Clarke County Commission, which includes the Las Vegas Strip as part of its jurisdiction.
Biden campaigned for Sisolak and current Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford during the 2018 campaign.
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Titus has been active in Nevada politics since 1988 when she was first elected to the Nevada state Senate, where she served as minority leader from 1993 to 2008.
She was first elected to Congress in 2008 but lost her 2010 reelection bid to represent the state’s 3rd District. She came back to the House in 2013 after switching to Nevada’s 1st District due to redistricting.
Titus immediately endorsed Clinton when she launched her presidential campaign in April of 2015.
The Culinary Workers Union
Democratic presidential hopefuls have already begun to court the Culinary Union, which boasts a membership of 60,000.
The group is seen as one of the state’s most influential unions, stretching into Nevada’s vast hospitality and service industry.
While the union did not endorse Clinton or Sanders in the 2016 primary, it did throw its weight behind Obama in 2008.
The union’s former political director, state Sen. Yvanna Cancela (D), endorsed Biden in April.
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All three Nevada politicians have made clear they will not endorse a candidate until after the state’s caucuses.
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