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2024 Reform National Convention

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2024 Reform Party presidential primaries

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Candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Party Reform
Home state New York

On May 23, 2024, the Reform Party of the United States of America selected Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as its 2024 nominee for president of the United States at its convention.[1][2][3]

The Reform Party of Florida regained its ballot access in June 2024, giving Kennedy and his vice presidential nominee, Nicole Shanahan, a spot on the Florida presidential ballot.[4] There was little opposition to the nomination, with the only objection coming from a group of self-described "Reform Party activists" requesting another convention.[5]

Candidates[edit]

Nominee[edit]

Name Born Experience Home state Running mate Ref.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
August 16, 1985
(age 70)
Washington D.C.
Environmentalist and founder of Waterkeeper Alliance
New York
Nicole Shanahan [2]

Withdrawn[edit]

Name Born Experience Home state Ref.
Tony Jones[a] Unknown Adjunct professor at Queens College School of Theology
Rhode Island
[6][7]

Declined[edit]

The following candidates were subject to speculation about their potential candidacies, but did not announce a campaign.

  • Nicholas Hensley, Chairman of the Reform Party of America (2014–present)[8]

Notes[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Hensley, Nicholas (June 20, 2024). "Reform Party Nominates Robert F. Kennedy for President". Reform Party National Committee. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Evans, Jordan Willow (May 24, 2024). "Reform Party Endorses Independent Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for President Amid Efforts to Regain Florida Ballot Access". Independent Political Report. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  3. ^ McDuffie, Will (May 24, 2024). "RFK Jr.'s 'clever move' to help earn ballot access nationwide: Allying with little-known parties". ABC News. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  4. ^ Evans, Jordan Willow (June 8, 2024). "Reform Party Regains Ballot Access in Florida, Securing Spot for Robert F. Kennedy Jr". Independent Political Report. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  5. ^ Evans, Jordan Willow (June 14, 2024). "Self-Identified Reform Party Activists Challenge Kennedy Nomination, Demand New Convention". Independent Political Report. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  6. ^ Hensley, Nicholas (January 11, 2024). "Dr. Tony Jones is Running for Rhode Island's 34th District". Reform Party National Committee. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  7. ^ Evans, Jordan Willow (January 11, 2024). "Reform Party Candidate to Seek Rhode Island Legislative Seat in 2024". Independent Political Report. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  8. ^ Phillies, George (September 19, 2023). "Interview with Reform Party Chairman Nicholas Hensley". Independent Political Report. Retrieved June 25, 2024.