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Third party · 1934–
Ralph Nader
Ralph Nader is an American lawyer and political activist involved in consumer protection, environmentalism, and government reform causes. He has been a presidential candidate repeatedly. His 1965 book Unsafe at Any Speed, which criticized the automotive industry for its safety record, helped lead to the passage of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act in 1966.
On the Ballot
One presidential run
Strongest counties, 2000
| County | third-party share | votes |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson, IA | 19.0% | 7,548 |
| San Miguel, CO | 18.9% | 3,255 |
| Grand, UT | 17.5% | 3,614 |
| Missoula, MT | 16.9% | 46,576 |
| Mendocino, CA | 16.0% | 34,410 |
Weakest counties, 2000
| County | third-party share | votes |
|---|---|---|
| Martin, NC | 0.2% | 9,366 |
| Northampton, NC | 0.2% | 8,200 |
| Warren, NC | 0.3% | 6,795 |
| Edgecombe, NC | 0.3% | 18,202 |
| Halifax, NC | 0.3% | 16,970 |
County returns lump all third-party tickets together — these are the counties where the combined third-party vote ran strongest, a proxy for the 2000 insurgency.