This is a list of endorsements for declared candidates in the Democratic primaries for the 2020 United States presidential election.
This list only includes endorsements by notable individuals and organizations which have been reported by reliable independent sources. Endorsement by individuals does not imply endorsement by their organization.
Michael Bennet
List of Michael Bennet endorsements
- U.S. Senators
- U.S. Representatives
- Governors
- State officials
- State legislators
- Bob Backus, New Hampshire State Representative from the Hillsborough 19th District since 2012[7]
- Michael Cahill, New Hampshire State Representative from Rockingham District 17 since 2012[8]
- Sherry Dutzy, New Hampshire State Representative from the Hillsborough 30th District since 2018[7]
- Joyce Fulweiler, New Hampshire State Representative from the Merrimack 3rd District since 2018[7]
- Matt Gray, Colorado State Representative from District 33 since 2017[7]
- Peter Groff, former Colorado State Senator from District 33 (2003–2009) and President of the Colorado State Senate (2007–2009); former Colorado State Representative from District 7 (2001–2003); former director for the Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships Center at the U.S. Department of Education (2009–2010)[9]
- David Luneau, New Hampshire State Representative from the Merrimack 10th District since 2014[7]
- Dylan Roberts, Colorado State Representative from District 26 since 2017[7]
- Marjorie Smith, New Hampshire State Representative from the Strafford 6th District since 2012[7]
- Gary Woods, New Hampshire State Representative from Merrimack District 23 since 2018[7]
- Local officials
- Party officials
- James Carville, political science professor, political analyst and media commentator, and head strategist of Bill Clinton's presidential campaign in 1992[12]
- Individuals
Steve Bullock
List of Steve Bullock endorsements before withdrawal
- U.S. Senators
- State officials
- State legislators
- Local officials
- Party officials
- Individuals
Julian Castro
List of Julian Castro endorsements before withdrawal
- U.S. Executive Branch officials
- U.S. Representatives
- State legislators
- Roberto Alonzo, former Texas State Representative from District 104 (1993–2019)[32] (endorsed Joe Biden after Castro withdrew from the race)[33]
- Rafael Anchia, Texas State Representative from District 103 since 2005[34] (endorsed Joe Biden after Castro withdrew from the race)[35]
- Diego Bernal, Texas State Representative from District 123 since 2015[36]
- César Blanco, Texas State Representative from District 76 since 2015 (previously supported Beto O'Rourke)[37]
- John Bucy III, Texas State Representative from District 136 since 2019[34]
- Terry Canales, Texas State Representative from District 40 since 2013[34]
- Jacob Candelaria, New Mexico State Senator from District 26 since 2013[32]
- Martin Chávez, former New Mexico State Senator from District 23 (1987–1993); former Mayor of Albuquerque (1993–1997, 2001–2009)[38]
- Norma Chávez, former Texas State Representative from District 76 (2007–2001)[38]
- Philip Cortez, Texas State Representative from District 117 2013–2015 and since 2017[34]
- Jessica Farrar, former Texas State Representative from District 148 (1995–2019) (previously supported Beto O'Rourke)[37]
- Art Fierro, Texas State Representative from District 79 since 2019 (previously supported Beto O'Rourke;[37] endorsed Elizabeth Warren after Castro withdrew from the race)[39]
- Edgar Flores, Nevada Assemblyman from District 28 since 2014[40]
- Red Dawn Foster, South Dakota State Senator from District 27 since 2019[41]
- Bruce Franks Jr., former Missouri State Representative from District 78 (2016–2019)[32]
- Mary González, Texas State Representative from District 75 since 2013[34] (endorsed Elizabeth Warren after Castro withdrew from the race)[39]
- Ryan Guillen, Texas State Representative from District 31 since 2003[34] (endorsed Joe Biden after Castro withdrew from the race)[35]
- Abel Herrero, Texas State Representative from District 34 since 2013 (previously supported Beto O'Rourke;[37] endorsed Joe Biden after Castro withdrew from the race)[35]
- Juan Hinojosa, Texas State Senator from District 20 since 2003[34] (endorsed Joe Biden after Castro withdrew from the race)[33]
- Jennifer Jermaine, Arizona State Representative from District 18 since 2019[32]
- Jennifer Longdon, Arizona State Representative from District 24 since 2019[32]
- Oscar Longoria, Texas State Representative from District 35 since 2013 (previously supported Beto O'Rourke)[37]
- Ray Lopez, Texas State Representative from District 125 since 2019[32]
- Eddie Lucio Jr., Texas State Senator from District 27 since 1991[34]
- Eddie Lucio III, Texas State Representative from District 38 since 2007[34] (endorsed Joe Biden after Castro withdrew from the race)[35]
- Carlos Mariani, Minnesota State Representative from District 65B since 1991[42]
- Armando Martinez, Texas State Representative from District 39 since 2005[34] (endorsed Joe Biden after Castro withdrew from the race)[35]
- Javier I. Martinez, New Mexico State Representative from District 11 since 2015[38]
- Terry Meza, Texas State Representative from District 105 since 2019[43]
- Joe Moody, Texas State Representative from District 78, 2009–2011 and since 2013; Speaker pro Tempore of the Texas House of Representatives since 2019 (previously supported Beto O'Rourke;[37] endorsed Elizabeth Warren after Castro withdrew from the race)[39]
- Christina Morales, Texas State Representative from District 145 since 2019[44]
- Sergio Muñoz, Texas State Representative from District 36 since 2011[34]
- Poncho Nevárez, Texas State Representative from District 74 since 2013[36]
- Chente Quintanilla, former Texas State Representative from District 75 (2003–2013)[38]
- Ana-Maria Ramos, Texas State Representative from District 102 since 2019 (previously supported Beto O'Rourke)[37]
- Richard Raymond, Texas State Representative from District 44 1993–1999 and since 2001[34]
- José R. Rodríguez, Texas State Senator from District 29 since 2011 and Texas Senate Minority Leader since 2015 (previously endorsed Beto O'Rourke;[37] endorsed Elizabeth Warren after Castro withdrew from the race)[39]
- James Talarico, Texas State Representative from District 52 since 2018[43]
- Arlando Teller, Arizona State Representative from District 7 since 2019[41]
- Raquel Teran, Arizona State Representative from District 30 since 2019[38]
- Selena Torres, Nevada Assemblywoman from District 3 since 2018 (co-endorsed Booker, who withdrew after Castro;[45] endorsed Joe Biden after Booker withdrew from the race)[46]
- Leticia Van de Putte, former Texas State Senator from District 26 (1999–2013); former Texas State Representative from District 115 (1991–1999)[44] (endorsed Joe Biden after Castro withdrew from the race)[47]
- Hubert Vo, Texas State Representative from District 149 since 2005[34]
- Armando Walle, Texas State Representative from District 140 since 2009[34]
- Gene Wu, Texas State Representative from District 137 since 2013 (previously supported Beto O'Rourke)[37]
- Local officials
- María Antonietta Berriozábal, former San Antonio City Councilwoman (1981–1991) from District 1 and the first Hispanic woman to serve on San Antonio City Council[38]
- Alondra Cano, Minneapolis City Councilman for Ward 9 since 2014[42]
- Daniel Corona, Mayor of West Wendover, Nevada since 2016 (endorsed Elizabeth Warren after Castro withdrew from the race)[48]
- Kathy Durham, West Wendover City Councilwoman since 2018[48]
- Noel Gallo, Oakland City Councilman since 2013[38]
- Shirley Gonzales, San Antonio City Councilwoman for 5 since 2013[43] (endorsed Elizabeth Warren after Castro withdrew from the race)[49]
- Jocabed "Joca" Marquez, San Marcos City council member since 2018[38]
- Ron Nirenberg, Mayor of San Antonio, Texas since 2017[50] (Independent)[48]
- Bryan Osorio, Delano City council member since 2018[38]
- Manny Peláez, San Antonio City Councilman for District 8 since 2017[43] (endorsed Elizabeth Warren after Castro withdrew from the race)[49]
- Rey Saldaña, former San Antonio City Councilman 4 (2011–2019)[43]
- Ana Sandoval, San Antonio City Councilwoman for District 7 since 2017[43]
- Gloria Soto, city council member for Santa Maria from District 3 since 2019[51][32]
- Roberto C. Treviño, San Antonio City Councilma for District 1 since 2014[43] (endorsed Elizabeth Warren after Castro withdrew from the race)[49]
- Rebecca Viagran, San Antonio City Councilwoman for District 3 since 2013[43]
- Nelson Wolff, County Judge of Bexar County, Texas since 2001; former Mayor of San Antonio (1991–1995)[25] (endorsed Joe Biden after Castro withdrew from the race)[33]
- Party officials
- Individuals
- Cristela Alonzo, actress, comedian, producer and writer[38]
- Terri Farley, best-selling author of Seven Tears into the Sea and The Phantom Stallion series[53]
- Blair Imani, author and activist[38]
- John Leguizamo, actor, stand-up comedian, playwright, producer and screenwriter[38] (endorsed Andrew Yang after Castro withdrew from the race)[54]
- Maya Rupert, political strategist, writer, and advocate[55]
Bill de Blasio
List of Bill de Blasio endorsements before withdrawal
- State legislators
- Local officials
- Party officials
- Individuals
John Delaney
List of John Delaney endorsements before withdrawal
- U.S. Representatives
- State legislators
- Local officials
- Henry Marquard, former 2020 Muscatine County Supervisor candidate; former Iowa Environmental Commission Chair (2008–2009)[65]
Tulsi Gabbard
List of Tulsi Gabbard endorsements
- U.S. Senators
- U.S. Representatives
- Governors
- State legislators
- Local officials
- Jameesha Harris, Alderwoman of New Bern, North Carolina from Ward 2 (2017–present)[75]
- Bill Paparian, former mayor of Pasadena, California (1995–97)[76]
- International politicians
- Individuals
- Amy Burvall, Internet personality, author, educator[78]
- Charlotte Laws, author, TV host[79][80]
- Sean Ono Lennon, musician[81]
- Omeed Malik, banker[82]
- Krish Mohan, actor, stand-up comedian[83]
- Dave Navarro, singer[84] (previously endorsed Marianne Williamson)[85]
- Kortney Olson, bodybuilder, athlete[86]
- Redfoo, rapper[87]
- Joe Rogan, stand-up comedian, host of the popular podcast The Joe Rogan Experience
- Esperanza Spalding, singer[81]
- Organizations
Kirsten Gillibrand
List of Kirsten Gillibrand endorsements before withdrawal
- U.S. Representatives
- State legislators
- Party officials
- Individuals
Mike Gravel
List of Mike Gravel endorsements before withdrawal
John Hickenlooper
List of John Hickenlooper endorsements before withdrawal
- State legislators
- Local officials
Jay Inslee
List of Jay Inslee endorsements before withdrawal
- U.S. Representatives
- Governors
- State officials
- Local officials
- Individuals
- Bill Nye, science communicator, television presenter, and mechanical engineer[99]
- Newspapers
Seth Moulton
List of Seth Moulton endorsements before withdrawal
Richard Ojeda
List of Richard Ojeda endorsements before withdrawal
Beto O'Rourke
List of Beto O'Rourke endorsements before withdrawal
- U.S. Executive Branch officials
- U.S. Representatives
- Governors
- State officials
- State legislators
- Alma Allen, Texas State Representative from District 131[115]
- César Blanco, Texas State Representative from District 76 since 2015 (endorsed Julian Castro after O'Rourke withdrew from the race)[37]
- Boyd Brown, former South Carolina State Representative from District 41 (2008–2012)[116]
- Jessica Farrar, former Texas State Representative from District 148 (1995–2019)[115] (endorsed Julian Castro after O'Rourke withdrew from the race)[37]
- Art Fierro, Texas State Representative from District 79 since 2019 (endorsed Julian Castro after O'Rourke withdrew from the race)[37]
- Chris Hall, Iowa State Representative from District 13 since 2013[117] (endorsed Amy Klobuchar after O'Rourke withdrew from the race)[6]
- Abel Herrero, Texas State Representative from District 34[115] (endorsed Julian Castro after O'Rourke withdrew from the race)[37]
- Gina Hinojosa, Texas State Representative from District 49 since 2017[118]
- Oscar Longoria, Texas State Representative from District 35[115] (endorsed Julian Castro after O'Rourke withdrew from the race)[37]
- Thomas McElveen, South Carolina State Senator from District 35 since 2013[119]
- Brian Meyer, Iowa State Representative from District 33 since 2013[120] (endorsed Pete Buttigieg after O'Rourke withdrew from the race)[6]
- Kate Miller, former New Hampshire State Representative from Belknap's 3rd district (2008–2010)[121]
- Joe Moody, Texas State Representative from District 78, House Speaker Pro Tempore[115] (endorsed Julian Castro after O'Rourke withdrew from the race)[37]
- Lina Ortega, Texas State Representative from District 77[115]
- Marvin Pendarvis, South Carolina State Representative for District 113 since 2017[122] (endorsed Joe Biden after O'Rourke withdrew from the race)[123]
- Ana-Maria Ramos, Texas State Representative from District 102 since 2019 (endorsed Julian Castro after O'Rourke withdrew from the race)[37]
- José R. Rodríguez, Texas State Senate Minority Leader representing Senate District 29[115] (endorsed Julian Castro after O'Rourke withdrew from the race)[37]
- Eliot Shapleigh, former Texas State Senator[115]
- Nate Willems, former Iowa State Representative from District 29 (2009–2013) (endorsed Cory Booker after O'Rourke withdrew from the race)[6]
- Gene Wu, Texas State Representative from District 137 since 2013 (endorsed Julian Castro after O'Rourke withdrew from the race)[37]
- Municipal officials
- Party officials
Deval Patrick
List of Deval Patrick endorsements
Tim Ryan
List of Tim Ryan endorsements before withdrawal
- State legislators
- Local officials
Tom Steyer
List of Tom Steyer endorsements
- State officials
- State legislators
- Gilda Cobb-Hunter, South Carolina State Representative for District 66 since 1992; DNC member[132]
- Ed Fallon, former Iowa State Representative for District 66 (1993–2006)[6]
- Jerry Govan Jr., South Carolina State Representative from District 95, 1992–2022[123]
- Charles Isenhart, Iowa State Representative for District 27 since 2008[133]
- Harold Mitchell Jr., former South Carolina State Representative from District 31 (2005–2017)[134]
- Russell Ott, South Carolina State Representative from District 93 since 2013[123]
- Leola C. Robinson-Simpson, South Carolina State Representative from District 25 2013–2022[123] (previously endorsed Cory Booker)[135]
- John L. Scott Jr., South Carolina State Senator from District 19 from 2009 until his death in 2023; former South Carolina State Representative from District 77 (1991–2009)[123] (previously endorsed Kamala Harris)[136]
- Roger Thomas, former Iowa State Representative from District 55 (1997–2001, 2003–2015)[137]
- Shedron Williams, South Carolina State Representative from District 122, 2018–2022[123]
- Individuals
Eric Swalwell
List of Eric Swalwell endorsements before withdrawal
- U.S. Representatives
- Local officials
- Party officials
- Organizations
- Tri-Valley Democratic Club[143]
Marianne Williamson
List of Marianne Williamson endorsements before withdrawal
- U.S. Representatives
- State legislators
- Individuals
- Margareta Arvidsson, actress, model, and Miss Universe 1966[149]
- Deepak Chopra, physician and spiritual author[150]
- Laura Dern, actress, filmmaker[151][152]
- Frances Fisher, actress[153]
- Diane Ladd, actress[154]
- Dave Navarro, musician (Jane's Addiction, ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers) and actor[155][85] (endorsed Tulsi Gabbard after Williamson withdrew from the race)[156]