Andre Marrou
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Andre Verne Marrou is an American political figure, affiliated with the Libertarian Party.
Born in Nixon, Texas
, he graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
in 1962. Andre is the brother of American television news personality and Judge Chris Marrou
.
One of twelve Libertarians to be elected to a state legislature, Marrou served in the Alaska House of Representatives
for one term, from 1985 to 1987. Marrou first ran for the House in 1982, placing second in a three-way race. The winner, 73 year old Milo H. "Doc" Fritz, had previously been elected to House terms in 1966 and 1972 from a different district. Viewed as ineffective during his last term, Fritz would lose to Marrou in 1984 by 53 votes. The Democratic nominee, Chris Martin, ran in both 1982 and 1984 and placed last both times.
Marrou's tenure in the House was best described as confrontational towards both the conventions of the Legislature and the members of the major parties. Running for reelection in 1986, he would lose to Claude E. "Swack" Swackhammer, a former Alaska State Trooper
, by over 600 votes.
Already well-embraced by Libertarians in the Lower 48
, Marrou left Alaska immediately following his defeat and moved to Las Vegas, Nevada
, planning his next move.
He was the party's vice-presidential nominee in the 1988 election; on the ballot in 46 states and the District of Columbia, U.S. Congressman Ron Paul
and Marrou placed third in the popular vote with 432,179 votes (0.5%), behind Bush-Quayle
and Dukakis
-Bentsen
. Paul and Marrou were kept off the ballot in Missouri
, and received votes there only when written in
, due to what the St. Louis Post-Dispatch
called a "technicality".
In the 1992 election, Marrou was the party's presidential nominee, on the ballot in all 50 states and DC, receiving 290,087 votes (0.28%).
Born in Nixon, Texas
Nixon, Texas
Nixon is a city in Gonzales and Wilson Counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 2,186 at the 2000 census.The Wilson County portion of Nixon is part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
, he graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a private research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. MIT has five schools and one college, containing a total of 32 academic departments, with a strong emphasis on scientific and technological education and research.Founded in 1861 in...
in 1962. Andre is the brother of American television news personality and Judge Chris Marrou
Chris Marrou
Chris Rene Marrou is former news anchor for KENS 5-TV in San Antonio, Texas from 1973-2009. Marrou is known for doing segments where he involved himself in different occupations or tried unique endeavors...
.
One of twelve Libertarians to be elected to a state legislature, Marrou served in the Alaska House of Representatives
Alaska House of Representatives
The Alaska House of Representatives is the lower house in the Alaska Legislature, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Alaska. The House is composed of 40 members, each of whom represents a district of about 15,673 people . Members serve two-year terms without term limits...
for one term, from 1985 to 1987. Marrou first ran for the House in 1982, placing second in a three-way race. The winner, 73 year old Milo H. "Doc" Fritz, had previously been elected to House terms in 1966 and 1972 from a different district. Viewed as ineffective during his last term, Fritz would lose to Marrou in 1984 by 53 votes. The Democratic nominee, Chris Martin, ran in both 1982 and 1984 and placed last both times.
Marrou's tenure in the House was best described as confrontational towards both the conventions of the Legislature and the members of the major parties. Running for reelection in 1986, he would lose to Claude E. "Swack" Swackhammer, a former Alaska State Trooper
Alaska State Troopers
The Division of Alaska State Troopers is the state police agency of Alaska. It is a division of the Alaska Department of Public Safety . The Alaska State Troopers are a full service law enforcement agency and handle both traffic and criminal law enforcement...
, by over 600 votes.
Already well-embraced by Libertarians in the Lower 48
Outside (Alaska)
In Alaska, Outside or the Outside refers to any non-Alaska location. Though commonly used by Alaskans to refer to other U.S. states, it may also refer to international locations distant from Alaska, including Canada, Great Britain and Russia...
, Marrou left Alaska immediately following his defeat and moved to Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
, planning his next move.
He was the party's vice-presidential nominee in the 1988 election; on the ballot in 46 states and the District of Columbia, U.S. Congressman Ron Paul
Ron Paul
Ronald Ernest "Ron" Paul is an American physician, author and United States Congressman who is seeking to be the Republican Party candidate in the 2012 presidential election. Paul represents Texas's 14th congressional district, which covers an area south and southwest of Houston that includes...
and Marrou placed third in the popular vote with 432,179 votes (0.5%), behind Bush-Quayle
Dan Quayle
James Danforth "Dan" Quayle served as the 44th Vice President of the United States, serving with President George H. W. Bush . He served as a U.S. Representative and U.S. Senator from the state of Indiana....
and Dukakis
Michael Dukakis
Michael Stanley Dukakis served as the 65th and 67th Governor of Massachusetts from 1975–1979 and from 1983–1991, and was the Democratic presidential nominee in 1988. He was born to Greek immigrants in Brookline, Massachusetts, also the birthplace of John F. Kennedy, and was the longest serving...
-Bentsen
Lloyd Bentsen
Lloyd Millard Bentsen, Jr. was a four-term United States senator from Texas and the Democratic Party nominee for Vice President in 1988 on the Michael Dukakis ticket. He also served in the House of Representatives from 1949 to 1955. In his later political life, he was Chairman of the Senate...
. Paul and Marrou were kept off the ballot in Missouri
Missouri
Missouri is a US state located in the Midwestern United States, bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. With a 2010 population of 5,988,927, Missouri is the 18th most populous state in the nation and the fifth most populous in the Midwest. It...
, and received votes there only when written in
Write-in candidate
A write-in candidate is a candidate in an election whose name does not appear on the ballot, but for whom voters may vote nonetheless by writing in the person's name. Some states and local jurisdictions allow a voter to affix a sticker with a write-in candidate's name on it to the ballot in lieu...
, due to what the St. Louis Post-Dispatch
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch is the major city-wide newspaper in St. Louis, Missouri. Although written to serve Greater St. Louis, the Post-Dispatch is one of the largest newspapers in the Midwestern United States, and is available and read as far west as Kansas City, Missouri, as far south as...
called a "technicality".
In the 1992 election, Marrou was the party's presidential nominee, on the ballot in all 50 states and DC, receiving 290,087 votes (0.28%).