How many candidates will run in the Republican primary in 2024?
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13
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My primary source will be the Wikipedia article here: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Republican_Party_presidential_primaries

To count, a candidate must be substantially participating and on the ballot in early states. For comparison and disambiguation, the number in 2016 was 17.

Closes after there is a presumptive nominee or confirmed nominee, whichever is earlier.

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Do they count as a candidate if they declare, get on the ballot, and then drop out before the primary actually happens?

If they file as a candidate with the federal election commission and are included in the major independent polls then mostly likely the answer is yes