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Three new noteworthy candidates announced 2024 presidential campaigns in the past week. Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) officially announced his candidacy on June 6, while former Vice President Mike Pence (R) and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum (R) officially announced their candidacies on June 7. 

Mr Burgum joins a field that now includes former vice president Mike Pence, ex-New Jersey governor Chris Christie, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in addition to ex-president Donald Trump

Former Microsoft executive and venture capitalist, 66, stands as rank outsider against Trump and DeSantis

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum is set to announce his candidacy for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination on Wednesday adding his name to the long list of contenders hoping to dent former President Donald Trump’s early lead in the race