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Republicans Endorsing Democrats Ahead of the 2024 Midterms
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Core Development
A growing number of Republican officials are publicly supporting Democratic candidates as the 2024 midterm elections approach. The trend includes former Kansas Governor Bill Graves, the Republican chair of the Georgia Peanut Commission Donald Chase, former Arizona Senator Jeff Flake, and other GOP figures who have voiced frustration with their party’s nominees. Their endorsements span Senate races in Kansas and Georgia and a statewide secretary-of-state contest in Georgia. Political analysts note that President Donald Trump’s declining approval ratings are contributing to intra-party dissent, and forecasters predict that the Democratic challengers in these races are favored to win.
Key Endorsements and Statements
- Bill Graves endorsed Democrat Adam Hamilton for Kansas’s U.S. Senate seat, criticizing incumbent Sen. Roger Marshall for “turning his back on Kansas.”
- Donald Chase backed Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.)
- Jeff Flake condemned former President Trump’s refusal to concede the 2020 election and endorsed former Vice President Kamala Harris for president in 2024.
- June Johnson, a departing Georgia official, endorsed Democrat Terrence Davis for secretary of state, highlighting his focus on transparency, voting rights, and government efficiency.
Official Statements & Responses
Republican endorsers framed their support in terms of candidate character and policy priorities rather than party allegiance. Graves described Marshall’s record as contrary to Kansas interests, while Chase stated that elections are not solely about party labels. Johnson urged voters to consider competence over party affiliation, noting Davis’s stated priorities. Naramore, while still identifying as a Republican, criticized Marshall’s tariff stance and questioned his residency, positioning Hamilton as a unifying figure.
Verbatim Quotes
- “For the last six years, Sen. Roger Marshall has turned his back on Kansas,” — Bill Graves
- “We don’t necessarily elect a party,” — Donald Chase
- “He has publicly identified transparency, voting rights and making government systems work for the people who use them as priorities of his candidacy,” — June Johnson
- “Adam Hamilton’s family has been in Kansas for five generations,” — Naramore
