Will Hurd presidential campaign, 2024

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Will Hurd ended his presidential campaign on October 9, 2023.

“	We live in complicated times, and we need common sense. The are a number of generational defining challenges that we're faced with in the United States of America. [...] I believe the Republican Party can be the party that talks about the future, not the past.	”
—Will Hurd (June 2023)

Will Hurd (R) was a former U.S. Representative from Texas. He officially announced his candidacy for the 2024 presidential election on June 22, 2023. Hurd suspended his campaign on October 9, 2023.

Hurd said the biggest problems facing the country were inflation, immigration without legal permission, crime, and homelessness. In his campaign announcement video, Hurd criticized Joe Biden (D) and Donald Trump (R), saying, "President Biden can't solve these problems, or won't, and if we nominate a lawless, selfish, failed politician like Donald Trump, who lost the House, the Senate, and the White House, we all know Joe Biden will win again." Hurd said his vision for America included increasing employment through the use of new technology like artificial intelligence, improved education access, and fostering a society "that acknowledges science, addresses mental health, and is inclusive and understanding."

Hurd served in the House from 2015 to 2021, representing Texas' 23rd Congressional District. Click here to read more about Hurd's biography.

Biography

Hurd was born in San Antonio, Texas, on August 19, 1977. He received a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University in 2000.

After graduating, Hurd worked for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) for 9 years. He was stationed primarily in Washington, D.C., where his duties included congressional briefings, and in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India. After his time with the CIA, Hurd worked as a partner for the Crumpton Group and as a senior advisor for the cybersecurity firm FusionX.

Hurd was first elected to public office in 2014, when he defeated then-incumbent Pete Gallego (D) to represent Texas' 23rd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He served three terms before announcing he would not seek re-election in 2020.

Campaign finance

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Primary debate participation

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Hurd did not participate in any Republican presidential primary debates.

Campaign advertisements

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Support

September 21, 2023

June 22, 2023

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• September 21, 2023 - "Border Ad"
• June 22, 2023 - "Common Sense in Complicated Times"

Campaign themes

Website

Hurd listed the following policy positions on his campaign website as of September 6, 2023.

“

New Family Values I don’t care who you are or where you live. You want to be able to put food on your table, a roof over your family and to ensure the people you love are healthy and happy. New Family values are about ensuring we increase access to health care while decreasing its cost, provide our seniors with quality care and compassion and treat our kids like they are our future. Technology The technological change we are going to see in the next 30 years is going to make the change we saw in the last 30 years look insignificant. We must be prepared to take advantage of technology before it takes advantage of us. With an increasingly interconnected world we need to treat cyber as a domain just like air, land, sea, and space. We need a national cyber strategy to defend our systems from state and non-state actors. Education We have income inequality because we have education inequality. We have to prepare our kids for jobs that don’t exist today. Energy If the United States is going to maximize the advancement of our citizens while sustaining harmony with our planet, we have to stop listening to extreme environmentalists and climate deniers when it comes to energy policy and environmental issues. Jobs & The Economy American economic and military dominance is no longer guaranteed. Prosperity is a product of empowering people not the Government. To move people up the economic ladder we need free markets not democratic socialism. We have benefitted from the brain drain from every other country in the world. We need to benefit from the hard working drain as well, and we need immigration policy in place that puts strong disincentives from coming here illegally so we have a much more manageable immigration system. USA Foreign Policy America has become an exceptional nation not because of what we have taken but what we have given. We need a foreign policy that inspires fear in our enemies and causes our friends to love us. Domestic policy Domestic policy plays a pivotal role in upholding the principles of limited government and individual liberty. Sound domestic policies promote self-reliance, personal responsibility, and free-market competition, fostering an environment where citizens can thrive without excessive government intervention. Leadership There has been and continues to be a lack of leadership in Washington, D.C. Leaders should inspire not fearmonger. It’s simple. Don’t be a jerk, racist, misogynist or homophobe and work together to accomplish big things.

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Campaign logo and slogan

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Candidate	Logo	Slogan
Will Hurd		Common Sense for Complicated Times Better Together

Campaign staff

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Ballotpedia was unable to identify any national staff for Hurd's 2024 presidential campaign.

Social media and campaign website

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Timeline of campaign activity

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The following section provides a timeline of Hurd's campaign activity from June to August 2023. The entries are sorted by month in reverse chronological order.

2023

October 2023 (click to expand)

• October 9, 2023: Hurd suspended his campaign and endorsed former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley (R). In a statement, Hurd said, "Unfortunately, it has become clear to me and my team that the time has come to suspend our campaign. 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. [...] I believe Ambassador Nikki Haley is the best person in this race to do that. Ambassador Haley has shown a willingness to articulate a different vision for the country than Donald Trump and has an unmatched grasp on the complexities of our foreign policy. "
• October 7, 2023: Hurd issued a statement in response to Hamas' military attacks against Israel, and Israel's subsequent declaration of war. Hurd said, "An unprovoked launching of thousands of rockets at civilians and kidnapping innocent people is neither resistance nor self defense, it's an act of terrorism. Hamas and its backer Iran are creating the pre-conditions for a war they will lose. The international community should support Israel's right to defend itself."

September 2023 (click to expand)

• September 29, 2023: Hurd spoke at the Atlantic Festival in Washington, D.C..
• September 27, 2023: Hurd released a statement in response to not qualifying for the second Republican primary debate. Hurd said, "Just 14 weeks ago, I became the final candidate to enter the Republican primary field. In the short time since, our campaign received enough donations from over 50,000 individuals who support our vision and registered at 3% in New Hampshire polling. Unfortunately, we narrowly missed the cut for the second debate and our campaign is at an inflection point. [...] My team and I are constantly evaluating whether we have the resources to chart a path to victory. I'm headed to New Hampshire to spread my message to the Granite State ahead of the First In the Nation primary."
• September 21, 2023: Hurd spoke at the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce's Nevada State Dinner in Washington, D.C..
• September 20, 2023: Hurd released his Artificial Intelligence policy. Hurd wrote, "When Russian President Vladimir Putin said that whoever masters AI will master the world, we didn’t know he was predicting a technology Cold War between the United States and China where the victor will shape global markets and norms for the rest of this century. AI can drive economic growth by optimizing tasks and improving supply chains. AI can lead to longer and more fulfilling lives by spurring innovation in sectors like healthcare, agriculture, and biosciences. AI can bolster our energy independence by optimizing resource utilization and reducing reliance on foreign sources."
• September 16, 2023: Hurd spoke at the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition Town Hall in Des Moines, Iowa. Click here to view his remarks.
• September 11, 2023: Hurd participated in a march to the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, to commemorate the anniversary of Sept. 11.
• September 10, 2023: Hurd campaigned at the Clay County Fair in Iowa.
• September 9, 2023: Hurd attended the Iowa 4th Congressional District Republican Party rally ahead of the Iowa vs. Iowa State football game in Ames, Iowa.
• September 4, 2023: Hurd spoke at the Salem, New Hampshire, Republican Party Labor Day picnic.

August 2023 (click to expand)

• August 29, 2023: Hurd campaigned in Del Rio and Eagle Pass, Texas.
• August 22, 2023: The Republican National Committee said Hurd had not met the criteria to qualify for the first Republican primary debate. Hurd released a statement saying, "The lack of transparency and confusion around the RNC’s debate requirements is antithetical to the democratic process. The polling standards are arbitrary, unclear, and lack consistency. This is an unacceptable process for a presidential election. The American people deserve better."
• August 18, 2023: Hurd spoke at the Des Moines Register's Political Soapbox event at the Iowa State Fair. Hurd also participated in Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds' (R) Fair-Side Chats event. Click here to view his Political Soapbox remarks, and click here to view his Fair-Side Chat discussion with Reynolds.
• August 17, 2023: Hurd announced he had reached the fundraising threshold necessary to qualify for the first Republican primary debate.
• August 15, 2023: Hurd commented on the Georgia grand jury indictment of Donald Trump (R). Hurd said, "Another day, another indictment, and another example of how the former president's baggage will hand Joe Biden reelection if Trump is the Republican nominee."
• August 14, 2023: Hurd campaigned in Derry, New Hampshire.
• August 4-5, 2023: Hurd campaigned in New Hampshire.
• August 1, 2023: Hurd commented on the federal indictment of Donald Trump (R) related to interference in the certification of the 2020 presidential election. Hurd said, "Let me be crystal clear: Trump's presidential bid is driven by an attempt to stay out of prison and scam his supporters into footing his legal bills. Furthermore, his denial of the 2020 election results and actions on Jan. 6 show he's unfit for office."

July 2023 (click to expand)

• July 28, 2023:
  • Hurd participated in a WMUR televised town hall in New Hampshire.
  • Hurd spoke at the Iowa Republican Party's Lincoln Dinner in Des Moines, Iowa. Click here to watch his remarks.
• July 21, 2023: Hurd participated in a New Hampshire Institute of Politics town hall in Manchester, New Hampshire.
• July 18, 2023: Hurd commented on the announcement that Trump could be indicted as part of investigations into the breach of the U.S. Capitol during the electoral vote count on January 6, 2021, saying, "Jan. 6 was a dark day for democracy. Trump's inaction then, and now being a target in the investigation, proves he's not fit for office. Our country deserves leaders who will put the Constitution and the American people above all else."
• July 15, 2023: The July quarterly Federal Election Commission campaign finance reporting deadline passed. Hurd reported raising $273,513 and spending $28,394 with $245,118 in cash on hand as of June 30.
• July 4, 2023: Hurd participated in Independence Day parades in Amherst and Merrimack, New Hampshire.

June 2023 (click to expand)

• June 29, 2023: Hurd spoke before the New Hampshire Senate.
• June 26, 2023: Hurd met with the New Hampshire Federation of Republican Women in Concord, New Hampshire.
• June 22, 2023: Hurd announced his candidacy for the 2024 presidential election in an interview with CBS News.

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