2008 Reform Party presidential primaries

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2008 Reform Party presidential primaries
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Nominee Ted Weill
Party Reform
Home state Mississippi

The Reform Party of the United States of America held primary elections for its presidential candidate in May 2008. Ted Weill ran unopposed.

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Candidates

Nominee

Businessperson Ted Weill of Mississippi

Declined to run

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