Leroy Eldridge Cleaver Candidate
| Born: |
August 31, 1935 Wabbaseka, Arkansas Jefferson County United States |
| Resided: |
Oakland,
California
Alameda County |
| Death: | May 1, 1998 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Racial Minority: | Black |
| Occupation: | Activist |
| Political Party: | Peace and Freedom |
| Notes: | Cleaver was the 'minister of information' for the Black Panthers. In 1984, Cleaver placed 11th out of 14 candidates with 2.2 percent in an election for the Berkeley City Council. In 1986, he placed ninth out of 13 candidates in the Californaia Republican U.S. Senate primary with 1.2 percent. |
| Sources: | The Minneapolis Tribune, November 17, 1968 (p. B17). Minneapolis Star Tribune, May 2, 1998 (p. 1). |
The Minneapolis Tribune, November 17, 1968 (p. B17).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/05/1968 | President / Vice President | General | Peace and Freedom | 935 | 0.06% | Lost |