1996 Republic of Superior Presidential Election (1983: Doomsday)

The 1996 Presidential Election in the Republic of Superior was the fourth held in its history, with the major opponents being Joseph O'Hara, the Democratic President, for the Democratic Party, and Congressman Robert P. Griffin of Schoolcraft, Former Speaker of the House and House Minority Leader, for the Republican Party. Congressman Dennis Kucinich of Mackinaw, Socialist House Leader, and a former Democratic Congressman, ran for the Socialists.

Democratic Party Nomination

 * President Joseph R. O’Hara, Delta
 * Vice-President Stan Gruszynski, Menominee

The convention was held from August 28th-30th, 1996, in Mackinaw.

Republican Nomination

 * Congressman Robert P. Griffin, Schoolcraft, Former Speaker of the House and House Minority Leader
 * Governor Randy Sarick, Marquette
 * Congressman Leroy S. Atlas, Menominee, 1984 VP Candidate
 * Senator Horatio Weston, Ontonagon
 * Retired General Lewis Poulat, Ontonagon, 1992 Presidential Candidate

The convention was held from August 19th-21st, 1996, in Marquette.

Socialist Nomination

 * Congressman Dennis Kucinich, Mackinaw, Socialist House Leader
 * Mayor Arlen Tompkins, Escanaba, 1992 VP Candidate
 * State Commissioner Peter Denley, Chippewa
 * Congressman Mike Prusi, Marquette

The convention was held from July 8th-10th, 1996, in Escanaba.

Campaign, and the Election
