Wayne Allyn Root

Vice-presidential nominee
Party
Libertarian
On the ballot
2008
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Root523,715
Opponents130.2M
1
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

Wayne Allyn Root’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
2008Vice Presidentwith Bob BarrLost523,715 (0.4%)0 EVBarack Obama
John McCain

Ralph Nader
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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.