11 celebrities that you did not know for an office
From a controversial radio radio to a favorite of the American Idol, these stars barked in politics.
We do not have to tell you that celebrity and politics often cross. Formerly famous for other things, candidates likeRonald Reagan,Arnold Schwarzenegger, and yes,Donald Trumpalso foundpolitical success. But these well-known lines are not the only celebrities who ran for a public office. Controversial radio hosts atAmerican idolFavorites, we gathered 11 stars who explored their political sides - generally without success. And for stars with growing families, check36 celebrities you did not know were grandparents.
1 Roseanne Barr
You may have tried to forget, butRoseanne Barractually ran for the president In 2012, the candidate chosen by the Peace and Liberty Party, a left part that still exists. The comedian came sixth place inThe popular vote; A documentary calledRoseanne for the President!followed his controversial campaign.
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2 Aiken clay
American idolfinalistAiken clayCOURU FOR THE CONGRESS As a democrat representing his original state of North Carolina in 2014. He won the primary (his opponent died shortly after), but lost the Republican owner. From 2020, Aiken says he has no intention ofRun again for the public office.
3 Springer
An aberrant value on this list,Springerwas in politics before finding the fame that the host of a speech speech spectacle of the Festival Day of Trash Gregely. He was a campaign help forRobert Kennedy, Member of the Cincinnati City Council, Ohio, for several years, and even theTown's mayorfrom 1977 to 1981.
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4 Howard Stern
Shock jockHoward Sternintended to run for the Governor of New York in 1994 as a candidate for the libertarian party, but abandoned when he wasunwilling to submit its financial registers.
5 Antonio Sabato, Jr.
Model and Savon Opera ActorAntonio Sabato Jr.Couru for the Congress as a Republican in 2018, losing to the Democratic Holder of CaliforniaJulia Brownley.
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6 Cynthia Nixon
Sex and cityStarCynthia NixonContested from New York Gov.Andrew Cuomo in the democratic primary in 2018. She lost in the holder, who then won the elections, but said thatShe does not regret her race.
7 Shirley Temple
In 1967, a former stumpy (maybetheStar child)Shirley Templefailed without success For a seat of the California Congress, which would have made its first woman to represent the state. She remained in politics, however, changing the international service and appointed the American ambassador to Ghana and Czechoslovakia.
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8 WYCLEF Jean
Rapper and producerWYCLEF Jeantook steps to enter thePresidential race 2010 For his country of origin of Haiti. However, his candidacy was rejected without a publicly indicated reason. Jean said he believes it was because of a five-year residence rule for those looking for a political office.
9 George Takei
Star Trekactor and activistGeorge Takeilost an offer for a place on the Los Angeles City Council in the 1970s and abandoned a race to become aAssembly of California State in 1980after his opponent tried to haveStar TrekReturns removed from the air during the race, claiming that they gave it an unfair advantage.
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10 Sean Duffy
The real world: Bostonroommate and republican solidSean DuffyNot only ran for the political office, he served at the convention from 2011 to 2019, representing Wisconsin.He resigned from his seat spend more time with his family. (Duffy has nine children withThe real world: San Franciscoalum,Rachel Campos.)
11 Diane Neal
Old Law & Order: Svu D.A. Diane Neal ran for the Congress as independent in 2018. She lost the opportunity to represent her District of New York at the democrat Antonio Delgado .