Green Party of Alaska
The Green Party of Alaska[1] (GPAK) is a political group in Alaska. It was part of the Green Party of the United States until 2021. It was the first state to let the Green Party be on its ballots.
Green Party of Alaska | |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | P.O. Box 112947, Anchorage, Alaska 99551 |
| Ideology | Green Politics Left-Wing Populism |
| Colors | Green |
| Website | |
| https://greenpartyalaska.org/ | |
In 2020, the Green Party of Alaska leaders didn't include Howie Hawkins and Angela Nicole Walker as their nominees. Instead, they chose Jesse Ventura for president and Cynthia McKinney for vice-president[2]. McKinney agreed to be the vice-presidential candidate. Because of this, in January 2021, the national committee of the Green Party of the United States decided to cancel the recognition of GPAK.[3][4]
Issues[change | change source]
The Green Party of Alaska doesn't want oil development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. They prefer using wind and solar power instead.
They also support a healthcare system where the government pays for everyone's medical care.
Split from National Green Party[change | change source]
In late 2020, the Alaska Green Party split from the Green Party of the United States and chose Jesse Ventura for president and Cynthia McKinney for vice president, instead of Howie Hawkins and Angela Nicole Walker.[5] The Ventura–McKinney team got 2,673 votes, which is 0.74% of the total votes.
In January 2021, because they separated from the GPUS, GPAK lost its official status as the Alaska state chapter of the GPUS. Now, the GPUS is working on setting up a new GPAK to replace it.[6][7]
Presidential Candidates[change | change source]
2020
In 2020, GPAK picked Jesse Ventura for president and Cynthia McKinney for Vice President. They got 2,673 votes, which is 0.74% of the total.[5]
2024
The party organized debates with these candidates aiming for the nomination:
- Joseph "Afroman" Foreman, a rapper running independently for President[8]
- Brittany Jones, a veteran from Oregon running without affiliation for President[9]
- Jasmine Sherman, the Executive Director of Greater Charlotte Rise and a Green Party candidate for President from North Carolina[10]
- Dashaun "Daví" Davis, an activist and Green Party candidate for President[11]
- Emanuel Pastreich, the President of the Asia Institute, an academic, author, and former Green Party candidate for President from Massachusetts (who later withdrew)[12]
- Rollan Roberts, a businessman and Republican candidate for President[13]
- Jay Torres, a Republican candidate for President[14]
- Wayne Pope, a veteran and Democratic candidate for President[15]
- Suzzanna Tanner, an independent candidate for President[16]
- Susan Buchser-Lochocki, a voting rights activist and unregistered candidate for President[17]
2024 GPAK Presidential Polling
| Poll Source | Sample Size | Date(s) | Jones | Sherman | Afroman |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Party of Alaska[18] | 4,302 | March 19-20, 2024 | 53.9% | 46.1% | |
| The George Micro Polls[19] | 1000 | April 3, 2024 | 52.9% | 47.1% |
References[change | change source]
- ↑ The A to Z of the Green Movement. Sacrecrow Press, Inc. ISBN 978-0-8108-6878-6.
- ↑ "Green Party of Alaska nominates Jesse Ventura for president". pp. Must Read Alaska.
- ↑ Downing, Suzzanne (January 11, 2021). "Alaska Green Party decertified by national over going rogue". Must Read Alaska.
- ↑ "De-Accreditation of Green Party of Alaska".
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Green Party of Alaska nominates Jesse Ventura for president". pp. Must Read Alaska.
- ↑ "De-Accreditation of Green Party of Alaska".
- ↑ Downing, Suzzanne (January 11, 2021). "Alaska Green Party decertified by national over going rogue". Must Read Alaska.
- ↑ "Afroman for President".
- ↑ "Jones for President 2024".
- ↑ "Sherman/Blubear 2024".
- ↑ "Daví for President".
- ↑ "Pastreich for President".
- ↑ "Rollan Roberts President 2024".
- ↑ "United States Presidential Candidate JAY TORRES".
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- ↑ "Suzzanna for President 2024".
- ↑ "Susan Buchser-Lochocki".
- ↑ "GPAK Round 2 Results". Facebook.
- ↑ Micro, George. "GPAK Finals Poll". X (formerly Twitter).