Tonie Nathan
Tonie Nathan, also known as Theodora Nathalia Nathan (February 9, 1923 - ) has the historical distinction of being the first woman in US History to receive an electoral vote, in 1972, more then ten years before Geraldine Ferrarro.
Nathan was the vice presidential running mate for John Hospers in the 1972 presidential election. Elector Roger MacBride of Virginia cast his lone electoral vote for the ticket of Hospers and Nathan, which received just over 3000 popular votes, despite very little publicity and their appearance on the ballot in only 2 states.
Nathan lives in Oregon and has continued to run for various political offices through the years. She remains active in the Libertarian Party.
Candidate
- 1972 Vice President
- 1976 President (Roger MackBride won the nomination)
- 1976 US Congress (as an independant)
- 1980 US Senate
Party Offices
Career
She has run several businesses and has been a talk radio host and a talk show host on KVAL-TV.
| Preceded by: - |
Libertarian Party Vice Presidential candidate 1972 |
Succeeded by: David Bergland |
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