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Dr.
Mary Ruwart
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Ruwart in 2018
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| Chair of the Libertarian Party Judicial Committee | |
| In office July 12, 2020 – May 29, 2022 |
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| Born | October 16, 1949 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Libertarian |
| Education | PhD |
| Alma mater | Michigan State University |
| Occupation | Author, activist |
| Website | http://www.ruwart.com/ |
Mary J. Ruwart, born on October 16, 1949, is an American scientist, writer, and activist. She is known for her work as a biomedical researcher. Mary Ruwart is also a strong supporter of libertarian ideas. She even ran for president in 2008 for the Libertarian Party. She wrote a book called Healing Our World.
Becoming a Scientist: Mary Ruwart's Early Life
Mary Ruwart was born in Detroit, Michigan. She studied science at Michigan State University. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry in 1970. She also got a doctorate degree in biophysics in 1974.
After college, she taught for a short time at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Then, she worked for 19 years as a scientist at a company called Upjohn Pharmaceuticals. She researched and developed medicines. She has also written a lot about how the government controls the medicine industry. She also writes about how to share libertarian ideas.
Mary Ruwart's Political Activism
Mary Ruwart is a member of the Libertarian Party. This party believes in less government control. She has tried to become the party's candidate for president in 1984. She also ran for vice-president in 1992.
In 2000, Mary Ruwart ran for a seat in the United States Senate in Texas. She received over 72,000 votes. She finished fourth in that election.
Mary Ruwart has been a part of the Libertarian National Committee. This is a group that helps lead the party. She was also a main speaker at the Libertarian National Convention in 2004. In 2002, some libertarians tried to get her appointed to lead the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA is a government agency that makes sure food and medicines are safe.
Mary Ruwart has also served on the boards of several groups. These include the International Society for Individual Liberty. She also supported the Free State Project. This project encourages libertarians to move to New Hampshire.
In 2010, Mary Ruwart ran for Texas Comptroller. This job manages the state's money. She received over 417,000 votes in that election.
Mary Ruwart's 2008 Presidential Campaign
In 2008, Mary Ruwart decided to run for president. She wanted to be the Libertarian Party's candidate. She announced her campaign in March 2008.
Her main ideas included stopping military actions in other countries. She also wanted to end foreign aid. This is money given to other countries. She believed in free trade between countries. She also wanted to create jobs by reducing government spending.
Mary Ruwart did not win the nomination. She lost to Bob Barr at the Libertarian National Convention on May 25, 2008. She was very close to winning. Another candidate, Wayne Allyn Root, then supported Bob Barr. Wayne Allyn Root later became the vice-presidential candidate.
