Conservative radio host Larry Elder joins Republican race to be US president

Republican conservative radio show host Larry Elder has announced he is running for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024. (Ashley Landis/AP)

Conservative talk radio host Larry Elder, who failed in a bid to replace the California governor, has announced he is running for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024.

Mr Elder, 70, made the announcement on the Tucker Carlson Tonight show on Fox News.