Larry Elder

Larry Elder is an American conservative political commentator, talk radio host, author, and former attorney.

Larry Elder is an American conservative political commentator, talk radio host, author, and former attorney. He hosted The Larry Elder Show and was a candidate in California’s 2021 gubernatorial recall election and briefly ran for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. He is known for his conservative commentary on radio and in print.

Early life and education

Larry Elder was born in Los Angeles, California, on April 27, 1952. He attended Brown University and later earned a law degree from the University of Michigan Law School.

Broadcasting and commentary career

Elder became known for conservative political commentary on radio and in print. His radio program, The Larry Elder Show, began on Los Angeles station KABC in the 1990s and was later nationally syndicated. He is best known as a conservative talk radio host and political commentator.

Writing and media work

Elder has authored nonfiction books and written a nationally syndicated newspaper column. He has also been involved in documentary filmmaking.

Political campaigns

Elder entered electoral politics in the 2021 California gubernatorial recall election, finishing first among replacement candidates. He announced a campaign for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination in April 2023 and later withdrew.