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2. Pfft, the 2005 California Special Election had over twice that number...and it wasn't a primary.

Mon May 4, 2026, 08:40 PM

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I had to take my shoes off to count, and my tally of 133 candidates is a little fuzzy because I was still wearing socks.

https://elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov/special-elections/2003-statewide/2003_cert_list.pdf

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There are around 60 candidates running for Governor in the absolutely insane [View all] lostincalifornia Monday OP

Oh c'mon, there's only 61 listed on my sample ballot. chowder66 Monday #1

I hear ya. I'm in L.A. chowder66 Monday #4

Same here lostincalifornia Monday #5

I just love the phonebook sized sample ballots when they arrive! chowder66 Monday #6

will governor hilton send them all thank you cards? nt msongs Monday #7

Oops! You're right!! I counted 61. I left off a whole column. LOL!! chowder66 Monday #8

You 're right. lostincalifornia Yesterday #11