James Hedges

James "Jim" Hedges (born May 10, 1938 ― March 4, 2024) was a Prohibition activist and former Tax Assessor for Thompson Township, Fulton County, Pennsylvania. He held the distinction as the only individual to be elected to public office from the Prohibition Party in the 21st century, and the first since 1959.

Hedges ran for President of the United States of America in the 2016 presidential election.

 Death 
He died in Hagerstown, Maryland, on March 4, 2024, at the age of 85.

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Category:2016 United States presidential candidates
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Category:Politicians from Pennsylvania
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