Tom Hoefling

Thomas Conrad Hoefling (born December 20, 1960) is an American activist and politician, who was the founder and national chairman of America's Party.[1] Hoefling was the party's 2012 and 2016 presidential nominee, after seeking the nomination of the Constitution and American Independent parties.[2][3] Currently a member of the Republican Party, Hoefling has served as political director for Alan Keyes' political group America's Revival and as a representative for the American Conservative Coalition.[4][5]

Tom Hoefling
Personal details
Born
Thomas Conrad Hoefling

(1960-12-20) December 20, 1960
Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
Political partyAmerica's (before 2013; 2016–2019)
Republican (2013–2016; 2019—)
Other political
affiliations		American Independent (2012; 2016)
Constitution (2016)
SpouseSiena Stone
Children11

Career

Presidential campaigns (2012, 2016)
Tom Hoefling

In August 2012, the ballot-qualified American Independent Party nominated Hoefling as its candidate for president of the U.S.[6]

Hoefling was on the ballot in California, Colorado, and Florida. He was filed as a qualified write-in candidate in Alaska,[7] Connecticut,[8] Delaware, Illinois, Indiana,[9] Kentucky, Michigan, Montana,[10] Ohio, Texas, and West Virginia. Hoefling received 40,624 votes in the general election, or 0.03%, coming in eighth place nationally out of 27 candidates who were on the ballot in at least one state.[11]

Iowa gubernatorial campaign (2013)

In December 2013, Hoefling announced his bid for the Republican nomination for governor of Iowa in the 2014 election.[12] He lost the nomination to incumbent Republican Governor Terry Branstad.

Personal life

Hoefling is married to Siena Stone Hoefling.[13]

References
  1. Schmit, Ian (October 7, 2009). "America's Independent Party holds caucus meeting". Fort Dodge Messenger. Archived from the original on July 7, 2012. Retrieved March 8, 2012.
  2. "Alan Keyes' Party Qualifies for Florida Ballot". Ballot Access News. February 29, 2012. Retrieved March 8, 2012.
  3. "Tom Hoefling is the America's Party Presidential Nominee". Independent Political Report. March 7, 2012. Retrieved March 8, 2012.
  4. "Obama Naysayers Speak Out". CBS News. June 26, 2009. Retrieved March 8, 2012.
  5. Warbis, Mark (May 14, 2000). "Flap continues over controversial voter guide". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved March 8, 2012.
  6. Winger, Richard. "Ballot Access News » Blog Archive » American Independent Party Picks Tom Hoefling for President". Ballot Access News. Retrieved 18 August 2012.
  7. "2012 General Official Candidate List : November 6, 2012 General Election Candidate List". Elections.alaska.gov. Archived from the original on 10 October 2012. Retrieved 9 June 2016.
  8. "Archived copy". www.statementofvote-sots.ct.gov. Archived from the original on 11 August 2016. Retrieved 17 January 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  9. "November 6, 2012 General Election" (PDF). In.gov. Retrieved 9 June 2016.
  10. "2012 General Election Official Declared Presidential Write-In Candidates : Montana Secretary of State Linda McCulloch" (PDF). Sos.mt.gov. Retrieved 9 June 2016.
  11. "US Presidential Election Results". Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
  12. Morris, Chuck (December 3, 2013) "Northwest Iowa man challenges Branstad in GOP Race", KMAland.com. Retrieved December 6, 2013.
  13. "Tom Hoefling – Biography". Retrieved March 17, 2016.


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