U.S. number of candidates running in primary elections 1972-2024

Number of major presidential candidates running in primary elections in the United States from 1972 to 2024, by election year and party

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Release date

July 2023

Region

United States

Survey time period

1972 to 2024

Supplementary notes

The source defines a major presidential candidate as one with press coverage and previous political credentials.

R stands for Republican and D for Democrat.

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