Draft:Joyce Dattner
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Joyce Dattner | |
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| New Alliance Party vice-presidential nominee | |
| Running mate | Lenora Fulani (presidential nominee) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 1, 1948 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | New Alliance Party (1980s–1990s) Reform Party (2000s) |
Joyce Gail Dattner (born June 1, 1948) is an American political activist who served as the vice-presidential nominee of the New Alliance Party in the 1988 U.S. presidential election, running alongside presidential candidate Lenora Fulani. The Fulani-Dattner ticket achieved historic ballot access in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., marking the first time an African American woman appeared on every state ballot as a presidential candidate.[1][2][3]
Early life and career
[edit]Dattner was born in New York City and became involved in progressive politics during the 1970s. She ran unsuccessfully for the New York State Assembly in 1976 under the Working Peoples Party banner, losing to future U.S. Representative Jerry Nadler.[1] In the 1980s, she joined the New Alliance Party, a left-wing political organization founded by Fred Newman, and became a prominent figure in its affiliated groups, including the Rainbow Alliance.[1]
1988 presidential campaign
[edit]As Fulani's running mate, Dattner campaigned on a platform advocating national healthcare, environmental protections, a military spending freeze, and opposition to U.S. foreign policy in Central America and South Africa.[1] The ticket criticized Democratic nominee Michael Dukakis for his welfare policies and accused him of prioritizing corporate interests during his tenure as Massachusetts governor.[1]
Dattner defended the NAP's controversial alliances, including its ties to Louis Farrakhan.[1] The campaign drew criticism for its unconventional structure, with Fulani naming eight potential vice-presidential nominees; Dattner appeared on ballots in 31 states and Washington, D.C.[1]
The Fulani-Dattner ticket received 122,789 votes (0.13% nationally), finishing fourth overall. Their strongest performance was in Washington, D.C., where they earned 1.5% of the vote.[4]
Later activities
[edit]After the election, Dattner remained active in third-party politics. She chaired the San Francisco chapter of the Reform Party in the 2000s and ran unsuccessfully for the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 2002.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h "Third Party Second Bananas: Joyce Gail Dattner". Third Party Second Bananas Blog. March 16, 2020. Retrieved April 2, 2025.
- ^ "1988 Presidential Election". elections.maryland.gov. Retrieved 2025-04-01.
- ^ "Presidential Electors: November 8, 1988". www.ohiosos.gov. Retrieved 2025-04-01.
- ^ "United States presidential election of 1988". Britannica. Retrieved April 2, 2025.