Top 10 Weirdos Running for Office in 2024: A Satirical Look at the Candidates

In the lead-up to the 2024 election, theGrio’s Downballot series is delving into the peculiarities and idiosyncrasies of the candidates appearing on state and local ballots. The term “weird” is not necessarily a negative one, but rather a descriptor for things that are out of the ordinary and pique curiosity or suspicion.

From a state representative in South Carolina who loves the kids a bit too much to a Republican running as a Democrat in Georgia, the list of candidates is full of surprises. But perhaps the most bizarre of them all is Cornel West, who is running for President of the United States.

West’s campaign aims to unite in solidarity with movements of truth and justice, seeking to break free from the confines of the two-party system. However, some critics argue that West’s platform is more about his own self-interest and desire for cultural relevance than about true political change.

While West is undoubtedly a trailblazing revolutionary truth-teller, he is also seen as a self-obsessed caricature who may be using the desire for freedom as a means to maintain his own status. The question remains: how does voting for Cornel West truly free us?

As the 2024 election approaches, the landscape of candidates is filled with oddities and peculiarities that challenge traditional notions of politics and representation. From candidates with strange hobbies to those with questionable beliefs, the upcoming election promises to be a wild ride.