Most handshakes by a politician in eight hours
- Who
- Bill Richardson
- What
- 13392 total number
- Where
- United States (Albuquerque,)
- When
- 14 September 2002
Age Restriction: Applications for this record title will only be accepted if the applicant is 16 years of age or over.
The most handshakes in eight hours by a politician is 13,392 by Bill Richardson (USA) at the New Mexico State Fair in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA as part of his campaign for Governor on 14 September 2002.
Before running for Governor, Bill Richardson served in President Bill Clinton's cabinet for two years as Energy Secretary. He has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize four times and also served as UN ambassador for the United States.