American Liberal Party

The American Liberal Party is one of three major contemporary parties in the United States, along with its rivals, the Business Interests United Party, and the Southern Democratic Party. It was founded by Jerry John Johnson in 1947.

The party generally supports liberal economic and social policies. The party is a centre-left, liberal party that favors social progress and opportunity. The party follows the New Deal, established by Franklin D. Roosevelt in the 1930s, consisting of relief for the poor, recovery of the economy, and reform of the financial system. It is considered to be to the left of both the BIU and the SDP.

1948 General Election
In 1948, the American Liberal Party received 2 of 4 governorships; the ALP received 5 of 8 seats in the United States Congress, as well as the Presidency and Vice Presidency. While being the first election where completely new parties were in the mainstream, it was considered a highly successful year for the ALP.

Leadership Election of 1948
Jerry John Johnson did not stand election in 1948 as there was no vacancy for the position of Party Chair.

In the election of 1948, Xavier Boggs was elected to Vice Chairperson of the American Liberal Party in a three-way race with Bob Jones of Rockford and Charlie Black of Rochester. Ultimately, Xavier Boggs received 61.5% of the total popular vote; Bob Jones received 30.7% and Charlie Black received 7.8% in a one-round Ranked Choice Voting ballot. The next Vice Chairperson election is scheduled to be held in 1954, as Chairs and Vice Chairs are elected to six year terms and coincide.