2000 Green National Convention facts for kids
2000 presidential election |
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Nominees
Nader and LaDuke |
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| Convention | |
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| Date(s) | July 23–25, 2000 |
| City | Denver, Colorado |
| Candidates | |
| Presidential nominee | Ralph Nader of Connecticut |
| Vice presidential nominee | Winona LaDuke of California |
The 2000 Green National Convention was a big meeting held by the Green Party. It took place from July 23 to 25, 2000, in Denver, Colorado. At this meeting, the Green Party chose its candidates for the United States presidential election.
The group that organized the convention was called the Association of State Green Parties. This group later changed its name to the Green Party of the United States.
What Happened at the Green Convention?
A political convention is a special event where a political party officially chooses its candidates. These candidates will then run for president and vice president. It's also a time for party members to discuss their ideas and plans.
At the 2000 Green National Convention, the main goal was to pick who would represent the Green Party in the election. People from different states came together to vote.
Choosing the Candidates
The members at the convention voted for their favorite candidates. The person who received the most votes would become the presidential nominee. The Green Party chose Ralph Nader to run for president. He was from Connecticut.
They also picked a candidate for vice president. This person runs alongside the presidential candidate. Winona LaDuke was chosen as the vice presidential nominee. She was from California.
Here is how the votes for president turned out:
- Ralph Nader received 295 votes.
- Other candidates like Jello Biafra, Stephen Gaskin, and Joel Kovel also received some votes.
- In total, 319 votes were cast at the convention.
After the convention, Ralph Nader and Winona LaDuke officially became the Green Party's candidates for the 2000 election.
