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Ben Savage rose to fame as a teen actor in the 1990s for his starring role in the sitcom 'Boy Meets World.' As of 2023, the boy is running for congress! Savage has reportedly filed his papers with the Federal Election Commission, putting himself forward for the 30th District seat. It's held by Rep. Adam Schiff, but is expected to become available when Schiff runs for senator. Savage studied political science at Stanford and interned for then-U.S. Senator Arlen Specter in 2003. He unsuccessfully ran for the West Hollywood City Council in 2022 but this hasn't deterred him from jumping into politics. 

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Kanye "Ye" West seemed to be following through with his planned 2024 presidential run and tapped alt-right figure Milo Yiannopoulos, who most recently worked as an unpaid intern for Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, for his campaign. In a since-deleted video posted to the "PatriotTakes" Twitter on November 20 and shared by the NY Post, the rapper says, "This is Milo right here, working on the campaign." One of the men asks, “Is that an announcement?” and they laugh and Yiannopoulos replies, "I guess it is. Thanks, I accept." The cameraman then asks West, “So you are running?” and he replies, “Yes. It’s simple ’cause ain’t nobody can tell me, you know, ‘You should say this, you shouldn’t say that,’ you know? It’s just we’re moving towards the future.” The news came hot on the heels of backlash following West's anti-Semitic remarks.

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Kanye West previously announced his intention to run for 2020 President of the United States rather late in the game, only a few months before the election was due to start. There was speculation about whether his intentions were genuine. A bizarre rally in South Carolina where he cried and told personal stories about abortion did little to clear things up.

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Clay Aiken was a runner-up on 'American Idol' in 2003 and went on to release a successful album afterward. But after his music career, he decided to take up politics. The singer unsuccessfully ran for US Congress in 2014, but kept up a political podcast. He once again ran in North Carolina, for its 6th Congressional District and as a Democrat. The star announced his campaign on January 10 with a kickoff video in which he referenced his debut on 'Idol' nearly 20 years ago and clarified, "These days my life looks a lot more like yours than Justin Bieber's, that I can promise you. But one thing that has never changed for me is how much I love my home state." He said he wanted to run for Congress in the place "where I first discovered my voice" and that he wanted to focus on issues ranging "from stopping climate change, systemic racism, income inequality and gun violence to securing voting rights, free health care and a woman's right to choose." He also noted that, if elected, he would be the first openly gay congressperson from the South. Unfortunately he did not win. 

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Despite seemingly having the odds in his favor, McConaughey announced on November 28 that he will not be running for governor of Texas in the state’s election in 2022. In a poll conducted by the University of Texas, Texas voters were asked who they'd support in a race between sitting Republican governor Greg Abbott and Matthew McConaughey; 45% backed the actor, while one third said they'd vote for Abbott. McConaughey then started to publicly weigh a political run, then dropped the idea entirely. In a video posted on Twitter, McConaughey said running for governor was a “humbling and inspiring path to ponder” but it was a path that “I’m choosing not to take at this moment.” Instead, the actor explained that he intends to put his focus on supporting entrepreneurs, businesses, foundations, and establishments that are creating “pathways for people to succeed.” He continued in the video, “Politicians? The good ones can help us to get to where we need to go, yeah. But let's be clear, they can't do anything for us unless we choose to do for ourselves."

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Alyssa Milano -

In May, Milano tweeted, “Congressman McClintock was one of the 63 republicans to oppose Asian Hate Crimes bill. This is my Congressman. Should I run against him?” Then on June 8, she confirmed to The Hill that she was “considering” a congressional run in 2024. “I’m looking at California’s 4th District to potentially run against McClintock,” Milano said. The former 'Charmed' star is a progressive Democrat who supports transgender rights, voting rights, the ERA, and gun control, Deadline reports.  

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Randy Quaid -

Actor Randy Quaid announced on April 27 that he was "seriously considering" a bid himself as a Republican. “The prosecutorial corruption in California (esp Santa Barbara & the Bell scandal) is rampant; and I promise that if elected I will clean up the District Attorney Offices throughout the state,” the 70-year-old actor tweeted. He was once known for roles in films like 'National Lampoon’s Vacation,' but in subsequent years his reputation became notorious for his arrests, lawsuits, and conspiracy theories.

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On April 23, Caitlyn Jenner declared her bid to run as a Republican against Democrat Gavin Newsom in the recall election for California's governor. She failed to win the support of the Republican party, the LGBTQ community, and her A-lister friends and family, however, and drew just over 1% at the polls, with Newsom winning the recall.

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Donald Trump -

Donald Trump was once a billionaire businessman and socialite, known for frequenting Miami nightclubs and dating supermodels. He became a major celebrity when he launched his reality TV show 'The Apprentice.'

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When he ran for president in 2016, it seemed like a publicity stunt. But look at him now...

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Ronald Reagan - Trump isn't the only celeb turned president. Let's not forget that Ronald Reagan was a movie star before he became president in 1981!

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Arnold Schwarzenegger -

Arnold Schwarzenegger started out as a body builder, winning a huge range of world titles before becoming an action movie legend. Some of his best lines from 'The Terminator' and 'Kindergarten Cop' are still quoted today.

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He had been openly political for many years and finally became the governor of California in 2003.

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Clint Eastwood -

Legendary actor Clint Eastwood was elected mayor of the California town of Carmel in 1986.

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Sonny Bono -

Sonny Bono was famous for his musical collaboration and relationship with Cher in the 1960s and 1970s.

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Sonny Bono -

He became the mayor of Palm Springs, Florida in 1988. He was later elected to the House of US Representatives. It seems he got rid of his flares and hippy persona, but he never lost the moustache.

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Jerry Springer -

Controversial reality TV host Jerry Springer served as both a councilman and mayor in Cincinnati, although he had to step down at one point when it was revealed he'd hired a sex worker. 

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Cynthia Nixon -

Actress and activist Cynthia Nixon, made famous by her role as Miranda in 'Sex and the City,' ran for governor of New York in 2018. If she's anything like her character on the show, she would have done an amazing job!

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Kal Penn - Comedy actor Kal Penn is famous for his role in the classic stoner movie series 'Harold and Kumar.' It would surprise some to learn the direction his career has taken in recent years.

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In 2009, he became an associate director of the White House Office of Public Engagement under President Barack Obama. 

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Shirley Temple Black -

Shirley Temple was one of the biggest child stars in history, and even has a sweet non-alcoholic cocktail named after her.

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As an adult, she put away her dancing shoes and decided to get into politics. She unsuccessfully ran for Congress in 1967, but later became a US ambassador. 

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Stacey Dash - Stacey Dash was a '90s icon for her role in 'Clueless.' She surprised Hollywood when she came out as a staunch Republican and has since become a commentator for Fox News.

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Stacey Dash -

She ran for Congress in 2018, but eventually chose to drop out. She has remained outspoken in her support of Donald Trump, and has voiced many controversial opinions on social issues such as minority and trans rights.

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Wyclef Jean -

Haitian-American hip-hop star Wyclef Jean attempted to run for President of Haiti in 2010. However, he was disqualified, as Haiti was not his primary country of residence.

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Fred Thompson -

Fred Thompson was best known for his acting role on the hit show 'Law and Order.'

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Fred Thompson -

He became an active Republican politician in the 1990s, becoming US Senator for Tennessee in 1994. He even took a shot at the presidential primaries in 2008.

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Manny Pacquiao -

Manny Pacquiao is widely considered one of the greatest boxers of all time. Towards the end of his boxing career, he began moving into politics in the Philippines and was made a senator in 2016.

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Al Franken -

Al Franken was one of the early writers and performers on the hit sketch show 'Saturday Night Live.' He later went on the become a political commentator and then a Democratic senator.

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Romário - Romário was one of the biggest soccer stars to come out of Brazil, helping the country win the World Cup in 1994.

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Romário -

He was a rebellious character, so it was a surprise when he turned to politics in his home state of Rio de Janeiro. He was elected to the Brazilian Senate in 2014.

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Ilona Staller -

Ilona Staller, also known as 'La Cicciolina,' was Italy's most famous adult film star. She then successfully pivoted into politics!

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She was elected to the Italian parliament in 1987, and has remained a political activist ever since. She has started two of her own political parties.

See also: Celebs who were arrested for their activism

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