US Presidential Elections 2024: List of top Republican contenders in the race

Trump spoke against Joe Biden, the Department of Justice, and past presidents who he said exhibited similar behaviour

Indian-American tech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy launched his 2024 presidential campaign with a promise to put merit back and end dependence on China. He recently made news by embracing Bitcoin as a campaign donation and unveiling a proposal to loosen tax restrictions on Bitcoin mining in the United States. 

South Carolina Senator Tim Scott launched his campaign to become the first Black Republican President of the United States on May 22nd. He has pledged to fight a return to the American way of life, which he claims was under threat from Joe Biden's Democrats.

At 57 years old, Scott brings an inspiring life story to his campaign, having overcome poverty in a single-parent household to become one of the nation's most influential conservatives.

Former Vice President Mike Pence, on Wednesday (June 7) officially announced his entry into the 2024 presidential election. With his announcement, Pence joined an already crowded field that includes Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, his one-time boss Donald Trump, and others.

Former New Jersey governor Chris Christie has entered the fray to win Republican Party nomination to run in US Presidential Election 2024. Christie filed his paperwork with the Federal Election Commission on Tuesday (June 6). 
 

DeSantis is considered the main challenger of former president Donald Trump for the 2024 Republican contest

Nikki Haley, the former South Carolina Republican governor and Donald Trump’s then-ambassador to the United Nations made the announcement that she will run for the presidential elections in 2024 on Februray 14. 

If elected, the 51-year-old would be the nation's first female president and the first US president of Indian descent. The daughter of Indian immigrants, Haley grew up enduring racist taunts in a small South Carolina town and has long referenced that impact on her personal and political views.

Former two-term Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson announced his run for the presidential race in April during an interview with ABC News. 

A practicing lawyer in Arkansas' Fort Smith for 21 years, Hutchinson has reportedly handled more than 100 jury trials.

Conservative talk radio host Larry Elder announced presidential bid in the month of April.

“America is in decline, but this decline is not inevitable. We can enter a new American Golden Age, but we must choose a leader who can bring us there. That’s why I’m running for President,” his tweet read.