James G. “Jesse Ventura” Janos – United States President – Green Party Nominee
Other: Jesse Ventura is a former professional wrestler, actor, political commentator, bestselling author, naval veteran, television host, and politician who served as the 38th governor of Minnesota from 1999 to 2003.
As governor, Ventura oversaw reforms of Minnesota's property tax, approved the first sales tax rebates for Minnesotans for three consecutive years, and granted cuts in income taxes. Other initiatives included the construction of Minneapolis-Saint Paul's first light rail system—a public transportation system that is still being expanded today. He also supported property tax reform, gay rights, abortion rights, legalizing hemp production, and the use of medicinal marijuana. Throughout his career, Jesse Ventura has built a reputation as a rebel and a freethinker; he has no qualms about questioning authority.
Position Statement: I have spent my life speaking truth to power, saying the uncomfortable truths that must be said. Once again, 2020 is one of those times. We need a war on climate, not war on other countries. We need legal Cannabis, not private prisons. It’s time we got money out of politics and beat the two-party system once and for all. We need common sense and integrity in our leaders, not the clowns running our country into the ground.
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Cynthia McKinney – United States Vice President – Green Party Nominee
Other: Dr. Cynthia McKinney was the first black woman elected to represent Georgia in the House of Representatives and served from 1993 to 2003. Embracing Green values, she left the Democratic Party and ran in 2008 as the presidential candidate of the Green Party of the United States. A political activist, Dr. McKinney grew up in Georgia’s Civil Rights movement and has distinguished herself internationally by fighting for the rights of the disenfranchised people of Gaza, investigating the events of the 9/11 attacks, and sponsoring legislation to end the use, sale, development, production, testing, and export of depleted uranium munitions due to health concerns.
Position Statement: I have had the honor of serving the people of Georgia in Congress and as the Green Party’s 2008 Presidential candidate. I am driven by the flame of justice. Today, I again hear the call for change: ending our senseless wars abroad, abolition of shadow governance, Cannabis legalization, and returning governing power to the local level. It’s time we stood by our principles and fought for our communities.
The views expressed in this statement are from the candidate and not endorsed by the Division of Elections. The text of this statement was provided and paid for by the candidate in accordance with AS 15.58.030 and 6 AAC 25.690.