6. Ralph Nader (2000)
In the 2000 presidential election, consumer advocate Ralph Nader ran as the Green Party candidate, focusing on environmental issues and campaign finance reforms. He received 2.74% of the popular vote, amounting to nearly 2.9 million votes. His candidacy, particularly in Florida where he garnered 97,488 votes, is often cited as a factor in the narrow margin that led to George W. Bush’s victory over Al Gore. Nader’s campaign highlighted concerns about corporate influence in politics and the need for electoral reforms (en.wikipedia.org).
