Rachele Fruit
Rachele Fruit is an American activist who was the Socialist Workers Party's nominee for president of the United States in the 2024 election.
Early life and career
Fruit was born on October 4, 1949, in Philadelphia. Her family were secular Jews and she attended Hebrew School. Fruit has worked a series of jobs throughout her life, including as a meatpacker, trade unionist, a ramp worker for Eastern Airlines, and a Walmart employee. During the 1980s she resided in Baltimore before moving to Atlanta and then Miami.Activism and political candidacy
Fruit began involving herself in politics during the 1970s, participating in protests against the Vietnam War.Elections contested
Fruit has run for numerous offices since the 1970s.2018 Georgia gubernatorial election
In 2018, the Atlanta Branch of the Socialist Workers Party nominated Fruit for governor of Georgia. She initially ran as a write-in candidate to oppose Democratic nominee Stacey Abrams but withdrew from the election. She campaigned on giving ex-prisoners the right to vote.2024 presidential election
The Socialist Workers Party nominated Fruit alongside vice-presidential candidate Dennis Richter. The ticket appeared on the ballot in six states: Louisiana, Minnesota, New Jersey, Tennessee, Vermont, and [2024 United States presidential election in 2024 United States presidential election in Washington (state)|Washington (state)|Washington]. Fruit and Richter expressed strong support for Israel in the Gaza war and branded themselves as working-class candidates.Fruit received the following vote totals: Louisiana, Minnesota, New Jersey, Tennessee, Vermont, and Washington.