Justice for All Party

The Justice for All Party (JFA) is a political third party in the United States founded in January 2024 by Cornel West to help obtain ballot access for his 2024 presidential campaign.[2] State affiliates were initially formed in North Carolina, Florida,[3] and Washington,[4] with additional affiliates later being created in California and other states.[5]

Justice for All Party
AbbreviationJFA
FounderCornel West
FoundedJanuary 31, 2024 (2024-01-31)
IdeologySocialism[1]

Purpose

West, who is also running as an independent politician, created the party to make it easier to obtain ballot access. The West 2024 campaign claimed that party would "primarily be utilized as a grassroots, people-powered vehicle to secure ballot access in specific states." Cornel West himself added that "the fewest number of signatures to attain ballot access in states like North Carolina, Florida, and Washington."[4]

Status

Ballot access

While Cornel West has obtained ballot access in several states for the 2024 United States presidential election,[6][7][8][9] none has been obtained through the Justice for All Party as of April 2024.

Filing

On March 21, 2024, it was confirmed by the office of Shirley Weber, the Secretary of State of California, that filings to form a state affiliate of the Justice for All Party in California had been received.[5]

National Convention

Upon the formation of the party, Edwin DeJesus, a spokesperson for the West 2024 campaign, claimed that JFA intended to hold a national convention at some point in 2024, but that no specific date had been set yet.[3]

References
  1. Stephenson, Wen (2023-07-31). "Cornel West: The Christian Socialist Running for President". ISSN 0027-8378. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  2. Scherer, Michael (2024-02-09). "Democrats sound alarm, take action against Biden's third-party threats". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  3. Perry, Mitch (2024-02-01). "Cornel West forms new political party 'Justice for All'; he plans to be on FL ballot in November • Florida Phoenix". Florida Phoenix. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  4. "Dr. Cornel West Announces the Formation of the Justice for All Party as Part of His 2024 Presidential Campaign and Beyond". Cornel West for President 2024. January 31, 2024. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  5. Dhami, Kam (March 21, 2024). "County Clerk/Registrar of Voters (CC/ROV) Memorandum # 24068" (PDF).
  6. Downing, Suzanne (2023-12-14). "Cornel West, independent candidate, says he will be on Alaska ballot for president in 2024". Must Read Alaska. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  7. "Oregon Progressive Party Nominates Cornel West for President | Ballot Access News". 2024-01-24. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  8. "United Citizens Party of South Carolina Nominates Cornel West for President | Ballot Access News". 2024-02-27. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  9. Kenyon, Alexis (2024-04-15). "Could it finally be time for a third-party US President? Cornel West thinks so". KGNU Community Radio. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
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