Celebs Turned Politicians: Alec Baldwin Considers A Run for Office

Alec Baldwin is considering a run for New York City mayor in 2013, NBC New York has confirmed. The confirmation comes in the wake of Democratic Party instability surrounding Anthony Weiner's sexting scandal. The born-and-raised Long Island Democrat has said for many years that he would like to work in government, and has been floated as a possible candidate for various offices.

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Celebs Turned Politicians: Alec Baldwin Considers A Run for Office

Star power can be a big advantage at the polls, whether it's a run for mayor of a small town or President of the United States. Check out these celebs who ran for office, or at least thought about it.

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