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| Greens See Evidence of Growth in Election Day Results. |
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Wisconsin Green Party November 3, 2004 The Green Party had 10 candidates on the ballot line throughout the state, in addition to David Cobb and Pat LaMarche, the presidential and vice-presidential candidates of the Green Party of the United States. Cobb/LaMarche received 2,663 votes statewide, .09% of the Wisconsin presidential vote. "This campaign has always been about building and growing the Green Party and that's just what we've succeeded in doing. We've registered more Green voters, we've boosted local campaigns, we've garnered fantastic media coverage and we've put Instant Runoff Voting in the forefront as a solution for the 'spoiler' voting dynamic," said Cobb-LaMarche Media Director Blair Bobier. "Cobb received votes well beyond our membership in an election that challenged us all," said Jill Bussiere, Co-spokesperson of the Wisconsin Green Party. "Running a presidential candidate is about more than receiving votes on Election Day, though. David Cobb's candidacy bolstered Greens, Democrats, and Republicans alike who stand against the War on Iraq, for a more democratic and accessible election system, and for leaving a healthy planet for our children. We gained members and resources throughout the year - and for a party that continues to grow, that counts as success!" Percentages for candidates from within the state were higher, ranging from 20.06% for Brian Pruka, candidate for Dane County Clerk, to 2.2% for Bruce Hinkforth, candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly District 31. "We're pleased with our results," said Juscha Robinson, Four Lakes Green Party Elections Co-chair (Dane County). "At least 40,000 people in our county voted for a Green. A number of people have written to me since Election Day to ask more about the Greens. We spent approximately $0.068 per vote. . . but that incredibly low cost per vote is overwhelmingly due to our volunteer power!" Mike Miles, candidate for U.S. Congress District 7, won the distinction of being the top vote getter of all 47 Green Congressional candidates. He received 26,188 votes, or 9% of the votes cast in the 7th Congressional District for that office. Greens depend upon grass roots efforts to get their message out and get votes. Miles spent less than 19c per vote ($5,000 / 26,188) while the incumbent, Obey, spent $2.50 - 2.90 per vote ($600, - 700,000 / 240,988 votes). The Wisconsin Green Party is an affiliate of the Green Party of the United States, and stands on the four pillars of Ecological Wisdom, Nonviolence, Social & Economic Justice, and Grassroots Democracy. For more information on the Green Party, visit: Wisconsin Green Candidates: Unofficial Results Mike Miles Carol Ann Rittenhouse |
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