Conservative talk show host, Larry Elder has made his final decision on if he will once again challenge California’s Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Conservative talk show host, Larry Elder has made his final decision on if he will once again challenge California’s Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Background: In 2021, Elder was the top Republican contender to take down Newsom in a recall effort.
California voters organized a recall effort against Newsom over his dismal response to the Covid-19 pandemic and soaring prices in the state. Newsom enacted authoritarian mandates in an effort to curb the spread that also led to a mass exodus of California taxpayers.
What Happened: Larry Elder announced he will not run to challenge Gov. Newsom in 2022.
“While I may not know what the future holds for me politically, our campaign’s ability to attract millions of votes and millions of dollars in a very short time demonstrates we have a message that resonates with Americans, and I believe we can put that to good use,” Elder added.
Instead, Elder is launching a new political action committee, Elder for America.
What It Means: This leaves the primary field open for another Republican to challenge Gov. Newsom.