PANAMA CITY, FL — Today, Austin Rogers announced a major endorsement from House Majority Leader Steve Scalise.
Leader Scalise’s backing represents another massive boost for Rogers in the final weeks leading up to the Republican primary. Coming on the heels of endorsements from House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler, Chairman Jim Jordan, and Congressman Greg Steube, Scalise highlighted Rogers’ proven conservative bona fides and deep alignment with the Panhandle’s values.
In endorsing Austin Rogers, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise stated:
“I’m proud to endorse Austin Rogers for Congress in Florida’s 2nd Congressional District. Austin is a proven conservative, and he’s already been at the tip of the spear for Republicans as a Chief Counsel in the Senate. He’s ready to hit the ground running for the Panhandle on day one. Austin is a man of faith, a family man, and a man of integrity. I know he will be a reliable America First advocate who will stand with President Trump and House Republicans to secure the border, strengthen our economy, defend our freedoms, and get our country back on track.”
In response to the Majority Leader’s endorsement, Austin Rogers issued the following statement:
“Congressman Steve Scalise is a fearless fighter for conservative values and a true champion for Gulf Coast families. I am honored to have his support and endorsement as we work to keep our House majority strong and advance President Trump’s agenda. Having Leader Scalise’s backing reinforces that our campaign has the momentum, experience, and leadership needed to deliver real results for Florida’s 2nd Congressional District from day one.”
Scalise’s endorsement further solidifies Rogers as the consensus conservative candidate in the race, building on an unprecedented coalition of national Republican leadership, constitutional conservative champions, and more than 37 local elected officials and grassroots leaders across North Florida and the Panhandle.