Charles Ballay
Charles J. Ballay II (born January 1, 1970) is an American otolaryngologist[1] and Politician.[2] He ran for the 2024 Libertarian Presidential nomination, but lost to Chase Oliver.
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| Personal details | |
| Born | Charles J. Ballay II January 1, 1970 New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Political party | Libertarian |
| Spouse(s) | Lisa |
| Education | Jesuit High School, NOLA Louisiana State University, University of Plymouth, (formerly Polytechnic Southwest) University of New Orleans Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport Baylor College of Medicine, California Ear Institute |
| Occupation | Otolaryngology/ Head and Neck Surgery Physician, Politician |
| Website | https://www.ballay2024.com/ |
Early life and education
changeBallay was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana. His father was Charles Ballay I. He grew up in Belle Chasse, a suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana. He went to high school at Jesuit High School in New Orleans.
Ballay went to Louisiana State University, University of Plymouth, (formerly Polytechnic Southwest) University of New Orleans Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport Baylor College of Medicine, and California Ear Institute.[3]
Career
changeBallay began his medical practice in Kerrville, Texas in 2007. In 2014, he began working in New Orleans, Louisiana[4] where he currently[when?] works as an otolaryngology physician.[5]
2024 Presidential campaign
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| Campaigned for | President of the United States |
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| Candidate | Charles Ballay |
| Affiliation | Libertarian |
| Status | Suspended: May 26, 2024 |
| Website | https://www.ballay2024.com/ |
Ballay started running for President on August 24, 2023 as a Libertarian.[6]He got 55.1% of the popular vote. He lost at the 2024 Libertarian National Convention to Chase Oliver.[7]He endorsed Oliver after the convention.
Ballay was on nine of the fifteen primary ballots. He won one primary, California.[8]
References
change- ↑ "Charles J. Ballay, II MD". LCMC Health. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
- ↑ "Ballay 2024 | Charles Ballay, M.D. | Libertarian Candidate". Ballay 2024. Archived from the original on 2024-06-19. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
- ↑ "Charles Ballay - LPedia". lpedia.org. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
- ↑ "Charles J. Ballay, II MD". LCMC Health. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
- ↑ "About Dr. Ballay, II". LCMC Health.
- ↑ "FEC Form 2 for Report FEC-1723558". docquery.fec.gov. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
- ↑ "Libertarians nominate Chase Oliver for president, rejecting Trump and RFK Jr | US elections 2024 | The Guardian". amp.theguardian.com. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
- ↑ ""STATEMENT OF VOTE MARCH 5, 2024, PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY RESULTS"" (PDF). California Secretary of State. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 13, 2024. Retrieved June 16, 2024.