Constitution Party National Convention

The Constitution Party National Convention is held by the United States Constitution Party every two to four years. As of April 2024, there have been nine.

Before 1999, the party was formerly known as the "U.S. Taxpayers' Party".

1992

The first national convention of the party, then known as the U.S. Taxpayers Party, was held in September 1992 in New Orleans, Louisiana.^[1]

1996

The second national convention of the U.S. Taxpayers Party was held on August 15 and 16, 1996, at the Hotel Del Coronado in Coronado, California.^[3] The convention had been scheduled to run as late as August 18, if necessary.^[4]

Many in the party had attempted, ultimately unsuccessfully, to persuade Pat Buchanan to run as its nominee. It was hoped that Buchannan, as the party's nominee, could offer voter's a conservative alternative to the Republican Party's presidential nominee, Bob Dole.^[4]

The convention was held in a close suburb of San Diego, the site of that year's Republican convention (held August 12–15).^[4]

1999

The 1999 convention was held September 1–6, 1999, at the Regal Riverfront Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri.^[6] It was here that the party changed its name from the U.S. Taxpayers Party to the Constitution Party.^[7]

Joseph Sobran was nominated unanimously for vice president.

Joseph Sobran later withdrew in April 2000, citing scheduling conflicts with his journalistic commitments. Curtis Frazier, a surgeon from Missouri, was later selected by the Party Committee to be his replacement on the ticket.

2004

In 2004, the party's convention was held at the Valley Forge Convention Center in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania (popularly advertised as being held in "Valley Forge"). It was held from June 23 to June 26.^[9]

Michael Peroutka and Chuck Baldwin were nominated unanimously for president and vice president, respectively.

2008

The party's 2008 convention was held on April 24–27, 2008, in Kansas City, Missouri.^[10]

2012

The party's 2012 presidential nominating convention was held in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 18–21.^[12]

Jim Clymer was nominated for vice president by voice vote.

2016

The party's 2016 presidential nominating convention was held in Salt Lake City, Utah, on April 13–16.^[13]

Scott Bradley was nominated for vice president by voice vote.

2020

The party's 2020 presidential nominating convention was held via videoconference from May 1 to May 2.^[16]

William Mohr was nominated for vice president unanimously.^[17]

2024

The party's 2024 presidential nominating convention was held in Salt Lake City, Utah, on April 24–27.^[18]

Stephen Broden was nominated for vice president.^[21]

References

1. ^ "Proposals for the American Independent Party State Convention to be held, Sacramento California, August 29 to 30, 1992" Archived May 23, 2007 at the Wayback Machine, August 8, 1992.
2. ^ "Rep. Penny to sponsor ballot access bill in '93 will be part of omnibus democracy bill". Archived 2010-06-12 at the Wayback Machine.
3. ^ "United States Taxpayers Party:Leadership and Key Issues", www.Forerunner.com. May 2008.
4. ^ Fairbank, Katie (June 26, 1996). "A Political Junkie's Dream Month". The News of Cumberland County. The Associated Press. p. 4. Retrieved May 19, 2026. – via Newspapers.com.
5. ^ "Ballot Access News - September 9, 1996". Ballot-access.org. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
6. ^ "Third Party Presidential Nominating Conventions", www.gmu.edu.
7. ^ "Constitution Party: Frequently Asked Questions". ConstitutionParty.com. Archived from the original on April 14, 2012. Retrieved April 23, 2012.
8. ^ "US President - CST Convention Race - Sep 01, 1999". Our Campaigns. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
9. ^ "RWH: Constitution & Green Party Conventions". C-SPAN. June 27, 2004. Archived from the original on April 23, 2012. Retrieved April 23, 2012.
10. ^ Winger, Richard (April 26, 2008). "Chuck Baldwin is Constitution Party Nominee for President". Ballot Access News. Retrieved April 23, 2012.
11. ^ "Election 2008 - Primary, Caucus, and Convention Phase". The Green Papers. Retrieved September 4, 2008.
12. ^ "Constitution Party National Convention to Meet in Nashville Amidst Unprecedented Voter Dissatisfaction with Obama and Romney" Archived July 20, 2013 at the Wayback Machine
13. ^ Mills, Glen (April 14, 2016). "The Constitution Party hosts national convention in Salt Lake City". abc4.com. Archived from the original on April 10, 2021. Retrieved January 3, 2019.
14. ^ Winger, Richard (April 16, 2016). "Constitution Party Nominates Darrell Castle". Ballot Access News. Retrieved April 16, 2016.
15. ^ Davis, Ricardo (April 16, 2016). "Constitution Party Nominating Convention Results". Constitution Party of Georgia. Archived 2022-02-26 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved April 16, 2016.
16. ^ Winger, Richard (March 25, 2020). "Constitution Party Will Hold a Videoconference National Convention". Ballot Access News. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
17. ^ Winger, Richard (May 2, 2020). "Constitution Party Nominates Don Blankenship for President on Second Ballot". Ballot Access News. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
18. ^ "The Constitution Party Announces Candidates Seeking Their Presidential Nomination". constitutionparty.com. 20 April 2024.
19. ^ Winger, Richard (April 27, 2024). "Randall Terry Wins Constitution Party's Presidential Nomination". Ballot Access News. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
20. ^ Buchman, Joseph (April 27, 2024). "Constitution Party Convention: Eight Candidates Vie For Nomination". Independent Political Report. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
21. ^ Winger, Richard (April 27, 2024). "Constitution Party Vice-Presidential Nominee is Stephen E. Broden". Ballot Access News. Retrieved April 27, 2024.