Matt Gonzalez

Vice-presidential nominee
Party
Independent
On the ballot
2008
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Gonzalez739,034
Opponents130.0M
1
Elections run

As a running mate, Gonzalez is credited with the ticket’s popular and electoral votes. A vote for the ticket counts for both names on it.

Matt Gonzalez, an Independent politician, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 2008 U.S. presidential election to Barack Obama, receiving 739,034 votes (0.6%).

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How many votes has Matt Gonzalez received?

Matt Gonzalez has received 739,034 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Matt Gonzalez’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
2008Vice Presidentwith Ralph NaderLost739,034 (0.6%)0 EVBarack Obama
John McCain

Bob Barr
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.