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The Reform Party of the United States of America (RPUSA), generally known as the Reform Party USA or the Reform Party, is a political party in the United States, founded in 1995 by Ross Perot. It can be seen as a third party to the Republican and Democratic parties. The party had nominated several notable candidates over the years, such as founder Ross Perot, Pat Buchanan, and Ralph Nader.[1]

Reform Party of the
United States of America
ChairpersonNicholas Hensley
Founded1995; 29 years ago (1995)
HeadquartersDallas, TX, U.S.
Membership (February 2020)Increase 6,665[2]
IdeologyPopulism
Radical centrism
Electoral reform
Political positionCenter[3]
Colors  Purple
State Upper Chamber Seats
0 / 1,972
State Lower Chamber Seats
0 / 5,411
Other elected offices9 (2019)[4]
Website
www.reformparty.org

The party's most significant victory came when Jesse Ventura was elected governor of Minnesota in 1998.

Best Results in Major Races[change | change source]

Office Percent District Year Candidate
President 14.19% Maine 1996 Ross Perot
13.56% Montana 1996
12.71% Idaho 1996
US Senate 15.42% Mississippi 2002 Shawn O'Hara
8.37% Kansas 2002 George Cook
6.98% Minnesota 1996 Dean Barkley
US House 33.70% Florida District 5 1998 Jack Gargan
21.09% California District 21 1998 John Evans
20.99% Mississippi District 1 2004 Barbara Dale Washer
Governor 36.99% Minnesota 1998 Jesse Ventura
15.33% Kentucky 1999 Gatewood Galbraith
2.08% New Hampshire 1996 Fred Bramante


References[change | change source]

  1. ↑ http://www.reformparty.org
  2. ↑ "Early 2020 Voter Registration Totals". Richard Winger. 27 March 2020. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
  3. ↑ Reform Party. "Reform Party National Committee - FAQ".
  4. ↑ "Current Office Holders". Reform Party National Committee.


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