Willie Mae Reid facts for kids
Willie Mae Reid (born April 20, 1928) is an American politician. She is known for running in important elections. She was a candidate for the Socialist Workers Party.
Who is Willie Mae Reid?
Willie Mae Reid was born on April 20, 1928. She became a politician in the United States. She was a member of the Socialist Workers Party. This party believes in a society where everyone is equal. They work for big changes in how society is run.
Running for Mayor of Chicago
In 1975, Willie Mae Reid ran for Mayor of Chicago. The mayor is the leader of a city. She was the candidate for the Socialist Workers Party. She received 16,693 votes in this election. She came in third place. The winner was Richard J. Daley.
Campaigns for Vice President
Willie Mae Reid also ran for Vice President of the United States. The Vice President is the second-highest leader in the country. They work closely with the President.
She ran for Vice President two times:
- In 1976, she ran with Peter Camejo. He was the presidential candidate.
- In 1992, she ran with James "Mac" Warren. She received 91,314 votes in this election.
Willie Mae Reid's campaigns helped share the ideas of the Socialist Workers Party. She showed that people from different backgrounds can run for high office.
