This is a database of all Green Party members who have run for public office in the United States since 1985, according to this definition of a Green Party candidate.
Candidates are entered into the database once they have qualified for the ballot. Click each candidate’s name below for more information about them and the race they are contesting. Use the search functions to the right to search by year, type of office, or for any candidate or race. Candidates not entered into the database who may have declared for office, but have not yet qualified for the ballot, may be found on state Green Party websites and on this GPUS candidate news feed.
At least 154 Greens hold elected office as of July 1, 2026; and Greens have been elected over 1700 times over history in the United States. Over 7200 times Greens have run for public office in the United States, with 61% for county, municipal, educational and special district offices and 39% for state and federal partisan office. (Updated August 11, 2026)
• Election Report – Greens in June 2, 2026 California elections (final certified results)
1989 Stats
- 8 Races in 1989
- 4 States in 1989
- 2 Victories in 1989
8 Races in 1989
| Election Date | State | Candidate | Office |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/07/1989 | CT | Matt Borenstein | Mayor |
| 11/07/1989 | MA | Charlie Adler | Mayor |
| 11/07/1989 | MA |  Jay Gustaferro | City Council |
| 11/07/1989 | MA | Helen Norris | City Council |
| 11/07/1989 | NC | Joyce Brown | Town Council |
| 03/07/1989 | VT | Sandy Baird | Mayor |
| 03/07/1989 | VT | Paul Fleckenstein | City Council |
| 03/07/1989 | VT | Gary Sisco | City Council |