Tamara Millay
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Tamara A. Millay is a St. Louis County, Missouri
Libertarian Party
member and Chairwoman of the St. Louis County Libertarian Central Committee http://stlouis.lpmo.org/07152008/committee.html. In past years she has been the party nominee for the U.S. Senate and for the U.S. Congress for the 1st http://nationalatlas.gov/printable/images/preview/congdist/mo01_109.gif 2nd http://nationalatlas.gov/printable/images/preview/congdist/mo02_109.gif, and 9th http://nationalatlas.gov/printable/images/preview/congdist/mo09_109.gif Congressional Districts and was the elected City Marshal of Greendale, Missouri
. She was a candidate for the Libertarian Party
nomination for Vice President
in 2004, but lost to Richard Campagna
in balloting at the Party's National Convention
.
In her 1996 campaign for Missouri's 1st congressional district
, she received 4,137 votes for 2.02% of the vote http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1996/96Stat.htm#25.
In 1998 running for the US Senate Millay received 31,876 votes for 2.02% of the vote http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1998/98Stat.htm#25.
In her 2000 campaign for Missouri's 1st congressional district, she received 2,253 votes for 1.13% of the vote http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2000/2000Stat.htm#25.
In 2002 running for the US Senate Millay received 18,345 votes for 0.97% of the vote http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2002/2002Stat.htm#25.
In 2004 running for Missouri's 9th congressional district
seat, she received 3,228 votes for 1.07% of the total vote http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2004/2004Stat.htm#25.
In her 2006 campaign for Missouri's 2nd congressional district
, she received 5,923 votes for 2.05% of the total vote http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2006/2006Stat.htm#25.
In her most recent campaign for Congress, in 2008, she finished third out of three candidates in the Ninth Congressional District with 8,100 votes, 2.5% of the total. percentage wise this has been her most successful campaign to date.
Born in Springfield, Illinois
on March 19, 1967, she received a Bachelor's degree in Psychology
from Webster University
in Webster Groves, Missouri
in 1990. She worked at KPLR-TV
as Executive Assistant to then-station owner Edward J. "Ted" Koplar in 1997 during the sale of the station to Acme Communications
. She has two children, and is currently employed by the School of Medicine
at Washington University in St. Louis
. She has been a member of the VFW Women's Auxiliary
since 1983 and is a long-time activist for the legalization of medical cannabis
and industrial hemp.
St. Louis County, Missouri
St. Louis County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its county seat is Clayton. St. Louis County is part of the St. Louis Metro Area wherein the independent City of St. Louis and its suburbs in St. Louis County, as well as the surrounding counties in both Missouri and Illinois all...
Libertarian Party
Libertarian Party of Missouri
The Libertarian Party of Missouri is the Missouri affiliate of the Libertarian Party. The state chair is Glenn Nielsen. Due to the state's low threshold of vote percentage required for ballot access , the party generally qualifies as an established party in Missouri.- Elected office holders :*Mike...
member and Chairwoman of the St. Louis County Libertarian Central Committee http://stlouis.lpmo.org/07152008/committee.html. In past years she has been the party nominee for the U.S. Senate and for the U.S. Congress for the 1st http://nationalatlas.gov/printable/images/preview/congdist/mo01_109.gif 2nd http://nationalatlas.gov/printable/images/preview/congdist/mo02_109.gif, and 9th http://nationalatlas.gov/printable/images/preview/congdist/mo09_109.gif Congressional Districts and was the elected City Marshal of Greendale, Missouri
Greendale, Missouri
Greendale is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 651 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Greendale is located at ....
. She was a candidate for the Libertarian Party
Libertarian Party (United States)
The Libertarian Party is the third largest and fastest growing political party in the United States. The political platform of the Libertarian Party reflects its brand of libertarianism, favoring minimally regulated, laissez-faire markets, strong civil liberties, minimally regulated migration...
nomination for Vice President
Vice president
A vice president is an officer in government or business who is below a president in rank. The name comes from the Latin vice meaning 'in place of'. In some countries, the vice president is called the deputy president...
in 2004, but lost to Richard Campagna
Richard Campagna
Richard V. Campagna of Iowa City, Iowa was the vice-presidential nominee of the Libertarian Party in the 2004 U.S. presidential election.- Early life, education, and career :Campagna was born in New York City....
in balloting at the Party's National Convention
Libertarian National Convention
The Libertarian National Convention is held every two years by the United States Libertarian Party to choose members of the Libertarian National Committee, and to conduct other party business...
.
In her 1996 campaign for Missouri's 1st congressional district
Missouri's 1st congressional district
Missouri's first congressional district is in the eastern portion of the state. It includes much of Northern St. Louis City and St. Louis County....
, she received 4,137 votes for 2.02% of the vote http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1996/96Stat.htm#25.
In 1998 running for the US Senate Millay received 31,876 votes for 2.02% of the vote http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1998/98Stat.htm#25.
In her 2000 campaign for Missouri's 1st congressional district, she received 2,253 votes for 1.13% of the vote http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2000/2000Stat.htm#25.
In 2002 running for the US Senate Millay received 18,345 votes for 0.97% of the vote http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2002/2002Stat.htm#25.
In 2004 running for Missouri's 9th congressional district
Missouri's 9th congressional district
Missouri's 9th congressional district encompasses rural Northeast Missouri, the area known as "Little Dixie," along with the larger towns of Columbia, Fulton, Kirksville and Union. Boone, Franklin, and a portion of St. Charles County comprise the highest voting centers of the mostly rural district...
seat, she received 3,228 votes for 1.07% of the total vote http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2004/2004Stat.htm#25.
In her 2006 campaign for Missouri's 2nd congressional district
Missouri's 2nd congressional district
Missouri's second congressional district is in the eastern portion of the state, primarily consisting of the suburbs north and west of St. Louis.Its current representative is Republican Todd Akin of Town and Country.-List of representatives:...
, she received 5,923 votes for 2.05% of the total vote http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2006/2006Stat.htm#25.
In her most recent campaign for Congress, in 2008, she finished third out of three candidates in the Ninth Congressional District with 8,100 votes, 2.5% of the total. percentage wise this has been her most successful campaign to date.
Born in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, Illinois
Springfield is the third and current capital of the US state of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County with a population of 117,400 , making it the sixth most populated city in the state and the second most populated Illinois city outside of the Chicago Metropolitan Area...
on March 19, 1967, she received a Bachelor's degree in Psychology
Psychology
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. Its immediate goal is to understand individuals and groups by both establishing general principles and researching specific cases. For many, the ultimate goal of psychology is to benefit society...
from Webster University
Webster University
Webster University is an American non-profit private university with its main campus in Webster Groves, a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri. Webster University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools...
in Webster Groves, Missouri
Webster Groves, Missouri
Webster Groves is an inner-ring suburb of St. Louis, located in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 22,995 at the 2010 census. The city is named after New England politician Daniel Webster....
in 1990. She worked at KPLR-TV
KPLR-TV
KPLR-TV, channel 11, is a television station in St. Louis, Missouri. KPLR is owned by the Tribune Company, and is an affiliate of The CW Television Network. The station's studios are located in Maryland Heights, Missouri, in Northwest St. Louis County KPLR-TV, channel 11, is a television station...
as Executive Assistant to then-station owner Edward J. "Ted" Koplar in 1997 during the sale of the station to Acme Communications
ACME Communications
ACME Communications is a United States-based television broadcasting company. The company was co-founded by current Chairman and former CEO Jamie Kellner, who previously served as a Fox Television Network executive and was founding CEO of The WB Television Network. Kellner used the name Acme as a...
. She has two children, and is currently employed by the School of Medicine
Washington University School of Medicine
Washington University School of Medicine , located in St. Louis, Missouri, is one of the graduate schools of Washington University in St. Louis. One of the top medical schools in the United States, it is currently ranked 4th for research according to U.S. News and World Report and has been listed...
at Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University in St. Louis is a private research university located in suburban St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1853, and named for George Washington, the university has students and faculty from all fifty U.S. states and more than 110 nations...
. She has been a member of the VFW Women's Auxiliary
Veterans of Foreign Wars
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is a congressionally chartered war veterans organization in the United States. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, VFW currently has 1.5 million members belonging to 7,644 posts, and is the largest American organization of combat...
since 1983 and is a long-time activist for the legalization of medical cannabis
Medical cannabis
Medical cannabis refers to the use of parts of the herb cannabis as a physician-recommended form of medicine or herbal therapy, or to synthetic forms of specific cannabinoids such as THC as a physician-recommended form of medicine...
and industrial hemp.