George Wallace - Third Parties

Question 1

When did George Wallace run and what percentage of the vote did he win?

Answer 1

. He ran in 1968 and won 5 states along with 13.5% of the vote.

Question 2

Why can Wallace be considered important?

Answer 2

. Wallace is important as he essentially interrupted the Democrats hold on votes in the South, as a result of this may have allowed Richard Nixon to win that years presidential election.