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Theodore C. Weill (July 25, 1925 – November 20, 2009) was an American politician who served as the presidential nominee of the
During the 2004 presidential election Weill sought the presidential nomination of the Reform Party, but was defeated by Ralph Nader. Following Nader's victory Weill endorsed Nader.
During the 2008 presidential election Weill ran for the Reform Party presidential nomination and received the nomination at the party's convention which was held from July 18 to 19, in Dallas, Texas. The party voted 25 for Weill and 3 for Frank E. McEnulty. McEnulty was selected to serve as the vice-presidential nominee. In the general election he only appeared on the ballot in Mississippi, where he received 481 votes, and as a write-in in Alabama, where he got one vote.
Reform Party National Committee official homepage
FEC presidential campaign disclosure report
{{DEFAULTSORT:Weill, Ted 1925 births 2009 deaths Politicians from Grand Rapids, Michigan Military personnel from Michigan United States Navy personnel of World War II Candidates in the 1996 United States elections Michigan State University alumni 20th-century Mississippi politicians Reform Party of the United States of America presidential nominees Candidates in the 2008 United States presidential election
Reform Party of the United States of America
The Reform Party of the United States of America (RPUSA), generally known as the Reform Party USA or the Reform Party, is a centrist political party in the United States. The party was founded in 1995 by Ross Perot.
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during the 2008 presidential election.
Early life
Theodore Clark Weill was born on July 25, 1925, inGrand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids is the largest city and county seat of Kent County, Michigan, United States. With a population of 198,917 at the 2020 United States census, 2020 census and estimated at 200,117 in 2024, Grand Rapids is the List of municipalities ...
, to Theodore Weill and Nellie Maude Clark. During World War II
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he served in the United States Navy
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.
Career
During the 1996 United States Senate election in Mississippi Weill served as the nominee of the Mississippi Independence Party. During his life he donated toRalph Nader
Ralph Nader (; born February 27, 1934) is an American lawyer and political activist involved in consumer protection, environmentalism, and government reform causes. He is a Perennial candidate, perennial presidential candidate. His 1965 book '' ...
, Lenora Fulani
Lenora Branch Fulani (born April 25, 1950) is an American psychologist, psychotherapist, and political activist. She is best known for her presidential campaigns and development of youth programs serving minority communities in the New York City ...
, and Lyndon LaRouche
Lyndon Hermyle LaRouche Jr. (September 8, 1922 – February 12, 2019) was an American political activist who founded the LaRouche movement and its main organization, the National Caucus of Labor Committees (NCLC). He was a prominent conspiracy ...
's political campaigns.
In 1995, Weill was selected to serve as the chairman of the Mississippi Reform Party, but Shawn O'Hara claimed that he was the chairman. In 2006, Weill submitted a list of Reform Party candidates to the Mississippi Board of Election Commissioners which was accepted over the list submitted by O'Hara.
Presidential campaigns
During the 2004 presidential election Weill sought the presidential nomination of the Reform Party, but was defeated by Ralph Nader. Following Nader's victory Weill endorsed Nader.
During the 2008 presidential election Weill ran for the Reform Party presidential nomination and received the nomination at the party's convention which was held from July 18 to 19, in Dallas, Texas. The party voted 25 for Weill and 3 for Frank E. McEnulty. McEnulty was selected to serve as the vice-presidential nominee. In the general election he only appeared on the ballot in Mississippi, where he received 481 votes, and as a write-in in Alabama, where he got one vote.
Death
On November 20, 2009, Weill died inPike County, Mississippi
Pike County is a county located on the southwestern border of the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2020 census, the population was 40,324. The county seat is Magnolia. Pike County is named for explorer Zebulon Pike. Pike County is part of ...
.
References
External links
Reform Party National Committee official homepage
FEC presidential campaign disclosure report
{{DEFAULTSORT:Weill, Ted 1925 births 2009 deaths Politicians from Grand Rapids, Michigan Military personnel from Michigan United States Navy personnel of World War II Candidates in the 1996 United States elections Michigan State University alumni 20th-century Mississippi politicians Reform Party of the United States of America presidential nominees Candidates in the 2008 United States presidential election