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This is a list of endorsements for declared candidates for the 2019 leadership election for the Conservative Party of the United Kingdom.
In total, 188 out of 313 Conservative MPs openly backed a bid by one of the candidates in the race.
Prior to his withdrawal on 4 June, James Cleverly had 4 backers among the Members of Parliament for the Conservative Party, including himself.
Prior to his elimination on 20 June, Michael Gove had 36 backers among the Members of Parliament for the Conservative Party, including himself.
Prior to his withdrawal on 10 June, Sam Gyimah had 4 backers among the Members of Parliament for the Conservative Party, including himself.
Prior to his withdrawal on 14 June, Matt Hancock had 17 backers among the Members of Parliament for the Conservative Party, including himself.
Prior to his elimination on 13 June, Mark Harper had 8 backers among the Members of Parliament for the Conservative Party, including himself.
Prior to his elimination on 23 July, Jeremy Hunt had 50 backers among the Members of Parliament for the Conservative Party, including himself.
Prior to his elimination on 20 June, Sajid Javid had 23 backers among the Members of Parliament for the Conservative Party, including himself.
Prior to his victory on 23 July, Boris Johnson had 146 backers among the Members of Parliament for the Conservative Party, including himself.
Prior to her elimination on 13 June, Andrea Leadsom had five backers among the Members of Parliament for the Conservative Party, including herself.
Prior to his withdrawal on 4 June, Kit Malthouse had seven backers among the Members of Parliament for the Conservative Party, including himself.
Prior to her elimination on 13 June, Esther McVey had six backers among the Members of Parliament for the Conservative Party, including herself.
Prior to his elimination on 18 June, Dominic Raab had 25 backers among the Members of Parliament for the Conservative Party, including himself.
Prior to his elimination on 19 June, Rory Stewart had 14 backers among the Members of Parliament for the Conservative Party, including himself.
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