Reform Party
LeaderJoseph Smith (until 1844)
FounderJoseph Smith
Founded1843
Dissolved1846
Succeeded byPeople's Party
IdeologyPolitical Mormonism
Abolitionism
ReligionMormonism

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.

Presidential election results

Reform Party candidates for president and vice president
Year President Vice President Percent
1844 Joseph Smith[a] Sidney Rigdon <0.08%

Notes

  1. ^ 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

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
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