My Political Party was the Prohibition Party.
- They were formed in 1869
What do they stand for politically?
- Best known for its opposition of the distribution of alcohol
- It is the oldest 3rd party in the US
- They had candidates run in the 2012 election for president
- This group pushes for stricter law enforcement of the 18th amendment
- The 18th amendment stated that the production, sales, and distribution of alcohol is illegal (While the private possession and consumption was legal)
Success
They had early wins politically by pressuring towns and counties into enact prohibition laws
Their success in getting members into office has be very limited
Candidates for President
Jack Fellure ran for president in 2012
Toby Davis was his running mate
These were the most recent
The prohibition party has run a candidate every year since the 1872 election
It has not been announced who will run for them in the 2016 election
Votes for Candidates Running for President
Candidates that won an election
Sidney J. Catts elected governor of FL in 1916
This was the highest office achieved by a prohibition party candidate
Though he was blatantly racist and anti-catholic
Charles H. Randall elected for CA House of Representatives
Susan M. Salter the first woman mayor in the US
Thompson Township is the only successful candidate from the 21st century
He was the tax assessor in PA
Sources
Comments
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