The Constitution Party, a political party in the United States, has participated in several presidential elections since its formation. Here is an overview of the electoral history of the Constitution Party:
Electoral History of the Constitution Party
1992:
- The U.S. Taxpayers’ Party, a predecessor to the Constitution Party, fielded its first presidential candidate, Howard Phillips, in the 1992 election.
- Phillips received over 43,000 votes, representing 0.04% of the total popular vote.
1996:
- Howard Phillips ran again as the U.S. Taxpayers’ Party candidate in the 1996 election.
- He received over 182,000 votes, representing 0.19% of the total popular vote.
2000:
- The party changed its name to the Constitution Party in 1999.
- Howard Phillips was the Constitution Party‘s first presidential nominee in the 2000 election.
- He received over 98,000 votes, representing 0.10% of the total popular vote.
2004:
- Michael Peroutka was the Constitution Party’s nominee in the 2004 election.
- He received over 143,000 votes, representing 0.12% of the total popular vote.
2008:
- Chuck Baldwin became the Constitution Party’s nominee in the 2008 election.
- He received over 199,000 votes, representing 0.15% of the total popular vote.
2012:
- Virgil Goode was the Constitution Party’s nominee in the 2012 election.
- He received over 122,000 votes, representing 0.09% of the total popular vote.
2016:
- Darrell Castle ran as the Constitution Party’s nominee in the 2016 election.
- He received over 203,000 votes, representing 0.15% of the total popular vote.
2020:
- Don Blankenship ran as the Constitution Party’s nominee in the 2020 election.
- He received over 59,000 votes, representing 0.04% of the total popular vote.
The Constitution Party, while not achieving significant percentages of the total vote, has maintained a presence in several presidential elections. Its platforms typically emphasize strict adherence to the U.S. Constitution, limited government, and conservative social values. The party has also been active in state and local elections, advocating for its principles at various levels of government.