Wayne Allyn Root
Vice-presidential nominee
- Party
- Libertarian
- On the ballot
- 2008
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Root523,715
Opponents130.2M
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Elections run
As a running mate, Root is credited with the ticket’s popular and electoral votes. A vote for the ticket counts for both names on it.
Wayne Allyn Root, a Libertarian politician, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 2008 U.S. presidential election to Barack Obama, receiving 523,715 votes (0.4%).
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How many votes has Wayne Allyn Root received?
Wayne Allyn Root has received 523,715 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Vice Presidentwith Bob Barr | Lost | 523,715 (0.4%)0 EV | Barack Obama John McCain Ralph Nader |
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