The Reform Party (or Mormon Reform Party)[1] was an American political party formed by Joseph Smith in 1843,[1] before he launched his campaign for President.[2] After the Mormon exodus to Utah, they switched their support to the People's Party.
Reform Party | |
|---|---|
| Leader | Joseph Smith (until 1844) |
| Founder | Joseph Smith |
| Founded | 1843 |
| Dissolved | 1846 |
| Succeeded by | People's Party |
| Ideology | Political Mormonism Abolitionism |
| Religion | Mormonism |
Presidential election results
edit| Year | President | Vice President | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1844 | Joseph Smith[a] | Sidney Rigdon | <0.08% |
Notes
edit- ^ While the Reform Party nominated Joseph Smith for President in 1844, he was killed by a mob during his campaign. The Reform Party did not nominate a new candidate to replace him.
References
edit- ^ a b Noble Timothy Myers-El (2008). The Unknown Lore of Amexem's Indigenous People: An Aboriginal Treatise. AuthorHouse. p. 84. ISBN 978-1-4343-2767-3.
- ^ Garr, Arnold K. "Joseph Smith: Campaign for President of the United States". The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Retrieved 27 July 2017.