1996: The Green Party of Rhode Island did not qualify for statewide ballot status in November 1996.

In Rhode Island, to qualify to statewide ballot status, a political party must receive at least 5% for president or governor, in either of the last two elections.

Ralph Nader received 1.55% for president. His 1.55% did not reach the 5% required for the Green Party of Rhode Island to retain its statewide ballot status.


2000: The Green Party of Rhode Island qualified for statewide ballot status in November 2000.

Ralph Nader received 6.2% and 25,052 votes for president in 2000. His 6.2% supassed the 5% required to qualify the Green Party of Rhode Island for the ballot.


2004: The Green Party of Rhode Island lost statewide ballot status in November 2004.

David Cobb received 0.30% and 1,333 votes for president in 2004. His 030% did not reach the 5% required for the Green Party of Rhode Island to remain on the ballot.