Political Ambitions
In 1988 and 1990, Ken Schoolland ran for the office of United States Senator for Hawaii as a Libertarian candidate. In 1988 Schoolland received 8,948 votes, for 2.8% of the vote . In 1990 he received 4,787 votes, for 1.37% of the total vote .
In 2008 Schoolland added his name as a signatory to the Academics for Ron Paul petition and website, declaring his support for the 2008 presidential candidate.
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