Tom Hoefling

Thomas Conrad "Tom" Hoefling (born December 20, 1960) is an American activist and politician. He is the founder and national chairman of America's Party[1] as well as the party's 2012 presidential nominee.[2][3] Hoefling has also served as political director for Alan Keyes' political group America's Revival,[4] as well as a representative for the American Conservative Coalition.[5]

In August 2012, the ballot-qualified American Independent Party nominated Hoefling for President.[6]

Hoefling was on the ballot in California, Colorado, and Florida. He was also filed as a qualified write-in candidate in Alaska,[7] Connecticut,[8] Delaware, Illinois, Indiana,[9] Kentucky, Michigan, Montana,[10] Ohio, Texas, and West Virginia. Hoefling received 40,624 votes in the general election, or 0.03%, coming in 8th place nationally out of 27 candidates who were on the ballot in at least one state.[11]

In December 2013, Hoefling announced his bid for the Republican nomination for Governor of Iowa in the 2014 election.[12] He lost the nomination to incumbent Republican Governor Terry Branstad.

References

  1. ↑ Schmit, Ian (October 7, 2009). "America’s Independent Party holds caucus meeting". Fort Dodge Messenger. Retrieved March 8, 2012.
  2. ↑ "Alan Keyes’ Party Qualifies for Florida Ballot". Ballot Access News. February 29, 2012. Retrieved March 8, 2012.
  3. ↑ "Tom Hoefling is the America’s Party Presidential Nominee". Independent Political Report. March 7, 2012. Retrieved March 8, 2012.
  4. ↑ "Obama Naysayers Speak Out". CBS News. June 26, 2009. Retrieved March 8, 2012.
  5. ↑ Warbis, Mark (May 14, 2000). "Flap continues over controversial voter guide". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved March 8, 2012.
  6. ↑ Winger, Richard. "Ballot Access News » Blog Archive » American Independent Party Picks Tom Hoefling for President". Ballot Access News. Retrieved 18 August 2012.
  7. ↑ http://www.elections.alaska.gov/ci_pg_cl_2012_genr.php
  8. ↑ http://www.statementofvote-sots.ct.gov/StatementOfVote/WebModules/ReportsLink/CLWPresView.aspx?Parameter=11/06/2012-General
  9. ↑ http://www.in.gov/sos/elections/files/2012_General_Election_Candidates_Abbreviated_List_July_16.pdf
  10. ↑ http://sos.mt.gov/elections/2012/2012-General-Election-Official-Presidential-Write-In-Filings.pdf
  11. ↑ "US Presidential Election Results". Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
  12. ↑ Morris, Chuck (December 3, 2013) "Northwest Iowa man challenges Branstad in GOP Race", KMAland.com. Retrieved December 6, 2013.

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