Conservative Talker Larry Elder Kept Off California Recall Ballot

RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, July 20, 2021 | 7:09am CT

Larry Elder

Conservative talk show host Larry Elder recently threw his name in the ring of candidates running against Gov. Gavin Newsom in California's upcoming recall election. However, state officials have no plans to include his name on the ballot saying Elder submitted incomplete tax returns which is a requirement to run. Candidates must submit tax returns for the five most recent taxable years and pay a nearly $4,200 filing fee or submit 7,000 signatures.

Elder tweeted: "Politicians know I'm the only candidate who will beat Gavin Newsom-and that's why they don't want me on the ballot. They're using shenanigans that they invented to block to doors to the Governor's Office and make sure they stay in power." Elder's only option at this point is to go to court which he tweeted he may do.

The special recall election is slated for September 14 and it will be a busy ballot. The list of 41 candidates released by the state includes 21 Republicans, eight Democrats, one Libertarian, nine independents, and two Green Party members.