Experts say one reason for a smaller field is that we haven't had a current president and a former president both seeking the job in the same election since Herbert Hoover went against incumbent Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1940.

Source: https://www.denver7.com/news/national/2024-campaign-intensifies-even-though-the-field-could-be-smallest-in-30-years

Herbert Hoover finished as the runner-up.

Source: https://wvmetronews.com/2023/02/18/independence-wins-class-aa-a-region-iii-title/

Herbert Hoover must defeat Winfield twice to defend their state championship.

Source: https://wvmetronews.com/2023/05/25/herbert-hoover-returns-to-class-aa-championship-round-with-14-5-win-over-oak-glen/

Herbert Hoover will play their postseason home games at West Virginia State University.

Source: https://wvmetronews.com/2023/02/22/herbert-hoover-outlasts-winfield-in-final-game-at-elkview-middle/