Willie Mae Reid facts for kids
Willie Mae Reid (born April 20, 1928) is an American politician. She was a candidate for important political jobs in the United States. She ran for Mayor of Chicago and also for Vice President of the United States. She was a member of the Socialist Workers Party, which is a political group that believes in a different way of organizing society and the economy.
Willie Mae Reid's Political Journey
Willie Mae Reid has been involved in politics for many years. She believed in making changes to help working people and those who needed support. She used her campaigns to share her ideas with many voters.
Running for Mayor of Chicago
In 1975, Willie Mae Reid ran for Mayor of Chicago. The Mayor is the leader of a city, like a president for a city. They help manage city services and make decisions for the people living there. Reid was the candidate for the Socialist Workers Party. She received 16,693 votes in that election. She came in third place against the well-known politician Richard J. Daley.
Running for Vice President
Willie Mae Reid also ran for Vice President of the United States two times. The Vice President is the second-highest leader in the country. They work closely with the President.
Her first run for Vice President was in 1976. She ran with Peter Camejo, who was the presidential candidate for the Socialist Workers Party. Later, in 1992, she ran again for Vice President. This time, her running mate was James "Mac" Warren. In that election, they received 91,314 votes across the country. These campaigns helped the Socialist Workers Party share their message with more people.
