Gov. Kay Ivey (AL)
“I applaud President Trump for his nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Judge Kavanaugh clearly understands the proper role of a judge is to interpret the law as it is written and apply the law impartially.”
Gov. Asa Hutchinson (AR)
“I like President Trump’s nomination of Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court. He is highly qualified & has demonstrated his dedication to the rule of law through his service on the DC Circuit. I am hopeful for his timely confirmation.”
Gov. Doug Ducey (AZ)
“I want to offer my congratulations to Judge Brett Kavanaugh for being nominated by @realdonaldtrump to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. We’re counting on Judge Kavanaugh to get a fair and speedy hearing by the U.S. Senate.”
Gov. Eddie Baza Calvo (Guam)
“On behalf of the people of Guam, Lt. Governor Ray Tenorio and I support President Donald J. Trump’s nomination of federal Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court. Judge Kavanaugh’s experience and success in his duties make him a prime candidate for this prestigious position on the Supreme Court. We look forward to his approval by Congress and wish him the best during his nomination process.”
Gov. Kim Reynolds (IA)
“A great pick by @POTUS @realDonaldTrump. Judge Kavanaugh is a highly respected jurist who will apply laws as written, not as he would write them. A great day for America, for our constitutional tradition & for the rule of law.”
Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter (ID)
“In Judge Kavanaugh, President Trump has a SCOTUS nominee committed to upholding the Constitution, federalism, the rule of law and the proper role of government.”
Gov. Bruce Rauner (IL)
“Our nation deserves a justice who is qualified, experienced, and will faithfully interpret and defend the Constitution. Judge Brett Kavanaugh has impressive credentials and he deserves a fair hearing and swift vote on his nomination.”
Gov. Eric Holcomb (IN)
“Congratulations to Judge Brett Kavanaugh for his nomination to the #SCOTUS. The President has nominated a strong candidate who will uphold the Constitution & be a great addition to the court.”
Gov. Jeff Colyer (KS)
“I could not be more thrilled that President Trump has selected Judge Brett Kavanaugh to serve on the Supreme Court. For the first time in a long time we will have a majority of constitutional conservatives on the Supreme Court, who will defend liberty and adhere to the constitution as written. The Senate should move quickly to confirm Judge Kavanaugh to fill Justice Kennedy’s seat.”
Gov. Paul LePage (ME)
“Thank you @realDonaldTrump for your thoughtful appointment of Brett Kavanaugh to @Scotus to replace Justice Kennedy.”
Gov. Mike Parson (MO)
“Thanks to @realDonaldTrump, America is one step closer to a Supreme Court that reflects our values. The senate should move swiftly to confirm Judge Kavanaugh.”
Gov. Phil Bryant (MS)
“Judge Brett Kavanaugh is committed to the rule of law and will uphold the Constitution. @realDonaldTrump made an outstanding selection who deserves swift confirmation by the Senate.”
Gov. Doug Burgum (ND)
“In Judge Brett Kavanaugh, @POTUS has nominated an eminently qualified, highly respected jurist who will fairly and faithfully interpret the law and Constitution as written. Here’s hoping for a speedy Senate confirmation process.”
Gov. Pete Ricketts (NE)
“Thank you to @POTUS for nominating Judge Kavanaugh — a jurist with a proven record of respecting the Constitution.”
Gov. Henry McMaster (SC)
“I have no doubt that Judge Brett Kavanaugh will make an outstanding Justice of the Supreme Court and will strictly defend the rule of law. President Trump promised to nominate conservative judges who will strictly follow the Constitution and exercise restraint rather than activism, and once again he has done just that.”
Gov. Bill Haslam (TN)
“Judge Brett Kavanaugh is an exceptional choice by President Donald Trump for the Supreme Court, and if confirmed, will uphold the Constitution and defend the rule of law. Judge Kavanaugh is uniquely qualified to serve on the Supreme Court, and his record shows that he will apply the law as written and enforce the original understanding of the Constitution. We congratulate Judge Kavanaugh on his nomination and look forward to his swift confirmation.”
Gov. Greg Abbott (TX)
“#SCOTUS nominee Kavanaugh gets prolonged & robust applause from Senators on his announcement. This bodes well for the strength of support he should get for confirmation. Kavanaugh brings substantial credentials to @Scotus.”
Gov. Scott Walker (WI)
“Brett Kavanaugh is an excellent nominee to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.”
Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin (AR)
“President @realDonaldTrump made an outstanding pick of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the #SCOTUS. He is one of the brightest legal minds in the U.S., has a stellar reputation and understands the proper role of the judiciary under our Constitution.”
Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg (IA)
“Another outstanding SCOTUS pick by the President. Among the most important decisions a president can make.”
Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor (OH)
“President @realDonaldTrump has made a wise choice for his SCOTUS nominee. Judge Kavanaugh’s history as a defender of religious liberty and a crusader for regulatory reform is impressive. Americans deserve to be protected from government overreach and I urge a quick confirmation.”
Attorney General Leslie Rutledge (AR)
“Once again, President Donald Trump has appointed one of the country’s top legal minds to serve on the nation’s highest court.”
Attorney General Mark Brnovich (AZ)
“We need judges who will interpret the law and not make policy from the bench. The courts have become too politicized. Kavanaugh is an excellent choice who will say what the law is, not what he wants it to be.”
Attorney General Chris Carr (GA)
“I commend @POTUS for nominating Judge Brett Kavanaugh to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. He is a well-respected jurist with a proven record of faithfully interpreting the rule of law. I congratulate Judge Kavanaugh and his family and hope for a quick confirmation by the Senate.”
Attorney General Mike DeWine (OH)
“President Trump has nominated an outstanding candidate in Judge Brett Kavanaugh for a seat on the U.S. Supreme Court to replace Justice Anthony M. Kennedy. We need justices like Judge Kavanaugh who will interpret the law through the meaning of the written U.S. Constitution and not legislate from the bench.”
Attorney General Jeff Landry (LA)
“President Trump promised to nominate conservative judges who will strictly follow the Constitution and exercise restraint rather than activism, and once again he has done just that.”
Attorney General Bill Schuette (MI)
“What a great decision by President Trump in nominating Judge Brett Kavanaugh for the United States Supreme Court. He is a rule of law, experienced judge who is smart and respects the Constitution – as written.”
Attorney General Josh Hawley (MO)
“Judge Kavanaugh is a remarkably qualified nominee for the Supreme Court. I have full confidence he will uphold the Constitution as the people wrote it, not impose his values from the bench. And that’s what the people deserve. The balance of the court turns on this nomination and I applaud the President for his thoughtfulness on this decision.”
Attorney General Tim Fox (MT)
“President Trump made an excellent decision. Judge Kavanaugh is a brilliant jurist with a proven record of objectively interpreting laws and the Constitution. I urge the United States Senate to give this nomination adequate consideration, followed by swift confirmation.”
Attorney General Adam Laxalt (NV)
“I applaud the President’s nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to serve on our Nation’s highest court. Judge Kavanaugh has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to the rule of law in reading the constitution according to its original meaning, rather than reinterpreting our constitution according to his own personal preferences.”
Attorney General Alan Wilson (SC)
“Proud of @realDonaldTrump 4 nominating Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Great choice! I have appeared before him & he will be a great Sup Ct Justice”
Attorney General Herbert Slatery (TN)
“I applaud President Trump for again keeping his promise to select a Supreme Court Justice with exemplary credentials– conservative, very smart, and one who has an unwavering respect for our Constitution as it is written.”
Attorney General Ken Paxton (TX)
“Brett Kavanaugh is an extraordinarily well-qualified Supreme Court nominee, in the mold of Justice Gorsuch, President Trump’s superb first pick for the high court. Judge Kavanaugh has distinguished himself as one of the nation’s leading constitutional scholars.”
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey (WV)
“President Donald Trump continues to fulfill the promises he made to the American people by nominating Judge Brett Kavanaugh to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. Judge Kavanaugh is a firm defender of the Constitution and is a highly-qualified jurist with impeccable credentials.”
Attorney General Sean Reyes (UT)
“I applaud President Trump for nominating Judge Brett Kavanaugh to serve as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.”