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Green Party candidates featured on GP.org

"My opponent, Rep. Howard Berman, not only marches in lockstep with Bush's war in Iraq, but has even co-sponsored legislation (H.J. RES 24) last year to repeal the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution removing term limits from the White House. It is time for the people to stand up and stop the dismantling of core American values before the coup is complete. We must act.”
Byron DeLear, Candidate for Congress (CA)

"We have a high quality of life in Iowa, partly due to things that we take for granted: a healthy environment, excellent public services, the honest nature of our citizens. We need to protect our standard of living from those who would destroy our environment and our trust."
Wendy Barth, Green Party candidate for Governor of Iowa

Wisconsin Green Party candidates.
Green Party candidates at the Juneteenth Celebration in Milwaukee.  Pictured L to R: Winston Sephus Jr., Michael LaForest, Leon Todd, Nelson Eisman, Rae Vogeler and Carlos, Rae's son.  Rae Vogeler is running for US Senate, Winston Sephus is running for State Treasurer, Michael LaForest is running for Sec of State, Leon Todd is running for Lt. Gov and Nelson Eisman is running for Governor.

Bob Fitrakis and Anita Rios, Green Party candidates for Governor and Lt Governor of Ohio.

Howie Hawkins: Green Party candidate for the US Senate for the state of New York.

Cliff Thornton is seeking the Green Party nomination for Governor of Connecticut. Cliff wants to address important issues facing the state, including education, the drug war, race, poverty, health care for all and a living wage.

Bob Levis, candidate for the U.S. House District 5, Wisconsin. 

"Being a Green Party candidate means that I have not accepted corporate campaign contributions, unlike the two biggest political parties. I can watch out for the interest of the Controller's boss--the people."
Laura Wells, candidate for Controller of California

"The biggest choice that I expect to give people is... whether they want to have war or peace." 
Michael Berg, candidate for Congress (DE)
- NYT Article on Berg

"This unconscionable and unconstitutional war in Iraq provokes hatred for our country abroad and hopelessness at home as common people's pressing needs continue to be sidelined."
Aaron Dixon, Green candidate for US Senate (WA)

Voting Green to Take the Country Back
Thom Hartmann interviews Rich Whitney, Green Party candidate for Governor of Illinois.  Listen Now (MP3, 12 minutes).
[Whitneyforgov.org]

Sarah Knopp received the most votes ever of any Green running for Statewide Office (569,000). She ran for Superintendent of Public Instruction in California on June 6, and finished second out of a field of five. [2006 Candidate Spotlight]

"We are losing WHOLE Industries — not just businesses — due to the unacceptable business and tax climate in Maine, and we are losing the ability to keep families healthy and well fed."
Pat LaMarche, Green candidate for Governor of Maine

Connecticut GP candidates: Mike DeRosa, Sec of State; Cliff Thornton, Governor; David Bue, Treasurer; Ralph Ferrucci, US Senate. (Not pictured: Nancy Burton, Attorney General candidate, who was in Chernobyl on a fact finding mission)

"Don't waste your vote, give it to me"
Malachy McCourt, candidate for Governor of New York

"Progressives need a voice in Washington that will help them organize for change."

Rae Vogeler, Green candidate for US Senate (WI)

"This election is critical to the future of our city. I bring both the vision and the independence to effectively address our most pressing issues."

Aimee Allison, Green candidate for Oakland City Council

Green Party of TN 2006 candidates (from left): Chris Lugo for US Senate, Kate Culver for US House of Representatives 7th, Bob Smith for US House of Representatives 1st, Howard Switzer for Governor

"I will support a long term vision that strengthens our neighborhoods and restores our environment."
Cara Jennings, newly elected to the Lake Worth, FL Board of Commissioners. 

Ed Boyd (R) and James Madigan, Maryland Green Party candidates for Governor and Lt Governor.

"Choice and diversity are the driving force behind my decision to run for Rep. of the 88th District. As Americans, we need to look and think like the America we want to leave to our children."
Pete Van Jr., candidate for MI State House, District 88.