William Weld
William Floyd "Bill" Weld (born July 31, 1945) is an attorney, businessman, and politician living in New York City. He is the 68th Governor of Massachusetts, serving from 1991-1997. In 2016, Weld became Gary Johnson's running mate as the Libertarian Party Nominee for Vice President of the United States.
| William Floyd Weld | |
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| 68th Governor of Massachusetts | |
| January 3, 1991—July 29, 1997 | |
| Predecessor: | Michael Dukakis |
| Successor: | Paul Cellucci |
| Personal Details | |
| Birth: | July 31, 1945 Smithtown, New York |
| Education: | Harvard University (JD) University College, Oxford |
| Occupation: | Attorney, Businessman |
| Residence: | New York City, New York |
| Party: | Libertarian (since 2016) Republican (prior to 2016) |
2016 Vice Presidential Campaign
Results
| Party | Candidate/Running Mate | Electoral Votes | Percent | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Donald Trump/Mike Pence | 304 | 46.2% | 62,979,984 |
| Democratic | Hillary Clinton/Tim Kaine | 227 | 48.3% | 65,844,969 |
| Libertarian | Gary Johnson/Bill Weld | 0 | 3.3% | 4,492,919 |
| Green | Jill Stein/Ajamu Baraka | 0 | 1.1% | 1,449,370 |
| Others | (Various) | 7 | 1.2% | 1,684,908 |