Tom Hoefling
Thomas Conrad "Tom" Hoefling (born December 20, 1960) is an American activist and politician. He is the founder and national chairman of America's Party[1] and was the party's 2012 presidential nominee.[2][3] Hoefling has served as political director for Alan Keyes' political group America's Revival,[4] and as a representative for the American Conservative Coalition.[5]
In August 2012, the ballot-qualified American Independent Party nominated Hoefling for President.[6]
Hoefling was on the ballot in California, Colorado, and Florida. He was also filed as a qualified write-in candidate in Alaska,[7] Connecticut,[8] Delaware, Illinois, Indiana,[9] Kentucky, Michigan, Montana,[10] Ohio, Texas, and West Virginia. Hoefling received 40,624 votes in the general election, or 0.03%, coming in 8th place nationally out of 27 candidates who were on the ballot in at least one state.[11]
In December 2013, Hoefling announced his bid for the Republican nomination for Governor of Iowa in the 2014 election.[12] He lost the nomination to incumbent Republican Governor Terry Branstad.
He is married to Siena Stone Hoefling, and has nine children; Matthew, Katherine, Timothy, Elijah, Sebastian, Samuel, Grace, Caleb, and Jacob.[13]
References
- ^ Schmit, Ian (October 7, 2009). "America's Independent Party holds caucus meeting". Fort Dodge Messenger. Retrieved March 8, 2012.
- ^ "Alan Keyes' Party Qualifies for Florida Ballot". Ballot Access News. February 29, 2012. Retrieved March 8, 2012.
- ^ "Tom Hoefling is the America's Party Presidential Nominee". Independent Political Report. March 7, 2012. Retrieved March 8, 2012.
- ^ "Obama Naysayers Speak Out". CBS News. June 26, 2009. Retrieved March 8, 2012.
- ^ Warbis, Mark (May 14, 2000). "Flap continues over controversial voter guide". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved March 8, 2012.
- ^ Winger, Richard. "Ballot Access News » Blog Archive » American Independent Party Picks Tom Hoefling for President". Ballot Access News. Retrieved 18 August 2012.
- ^ http://www.elections.alaska.gov/ci_pg_cl_2012_genr.php
- ^ http://www.statementofvote-sots.ct.gov/StatementOfVote/WebModules/ReportsLink/CLWPresView.aspx?Parameter=11/06/2012-General
- ^ http://www.in.gov/sos/elections/files/2012_General_Election_Candidates_Abbreviated_List_July_16.pdf
- ^ http://sos.mt.gov/elections/2012/2012-General-Election-Official-Presidential-Write-In-Filings.pdf
- ^ "US Presidential Election Results". Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
- ^ Morris, Chuck (December 3, 2013) "Northwest Iowa man challenges Branstad in GOP Race", KMAland.com. Retrieved December 6, 2013.
- ^ "Tom Hoefling – Biography". Retrieved March 17, 2016.
External links
- Tom Hoefling - Common Sense, official site
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