Ted Cruz, the U.S. senator from Texas, was seen as Trump’s last major challenger. He suspended his campaign Tuesday night following the Indiana results. Reports said Ohio Gov. John Kasich (Trump’s last GOP challenger) followed suit Wednesday evening. Mississippi Governor. Phil Bryant, who previously supported Cruz, stated in a release that he would back Trump moving forward. Bryant stated Tuesday night that he would support Donald Trump in order to prevent Hillary Clinton becoming the president of the United States. “As a conservative I will find common cause during this election because the possibility that Hillary Clinton wins is unacceptable,” Bryant said. Trump, a controversial New York business mogul, received 47.3 percent votes and 25 delegate in the Mississippi primary in March. Cruz received 36.3 percent of votes and 15 delegates. Joe Nosef, the chairman of Mississippi GOP, released a statement stating that “it is now necessary to concentrate on the general election.” We all need support Donald Trump, our nominee, and we must work together to make him the next President. Before the Indiana results, there was speculation that Trump would be contested as he gained momentum during the state primaries. Some party leaders in Mississippi tried to find an alternative to Trump’s grass roots campaign. Nosef stated that “thankfully, we have avoided potentially divisive national and state conventions that could make unity and victory in Nov nearly impossible.” “Meanwhile Hillary Clinton still faces an extremely difficult challenge from the socialist side of her own party.” On Wednesday morning, Republican leaders across the country and state said it was time for them to support Trump and unite to win the presidency. Steven Palazzo, U.S. Rep. said Wednesday morning that “the time to unite” was now on the JT Show on Supertalk radio. “No one wants to see a contested convention. It is a bit sleazy to even plan for one. It would not unite the party.” U.S. Rep. Gregg Harper (Mississippi’s third congressional district) said, “I will vote for the Republican Party nominee, knowing that America cannot withstand a Hillary Clinton administration after eight years of failed Obama administrations.” U.S. Rep. Trent Kelly couldn’t be reached immediately. U.S. Senator Thad Cochran supported Jeb Bush prior to the Florida governor suspending his campaign earlier in the year. It is not clear if Cochran will support Trump. “In the past year and a half, I have not answered any questions regarding the presidential race.” “Trying to figure out why I should begin today,” Sen. Roger Wicker said to Politico in April. “I’m going down.” Other state leaders withheld the announcement. For example, neither the Lt. Governor nor House Speaker Philip Gunn responded to requests for comment. Tate Reeves and House Speaker Philip Gunn did not respond to requests for comment. Andy Gipson (R-Braxton), who introduced the gun in churches bill and actively defended House Bill 15,23, announced via social media that he would be switching from Cruz to Trump. Palazzo stated Wednesday that he believes Donald Trump is more than McCain and Romney. We voted for them both before, but we didn’t let our noses drop. Trump will do half of the things he claims he’s going. This is why we encourage you to support this work. Make a regular donation to our Spring Member Drive today to continue important work such as this one. Our reporters give a human face to policy’s impact on everyday Mississippians by listening more closely and understanding their communities. To ensure that our work is aligned with the priorities and needs of all Mississippians, we are listening to you. Click the button below to let us know what you think.