Green Party founder Peter Camejo dies

SACRAMENTO (AP) — Peter Camejo, a Green Party leader who was a third-party candidate in three California gubernatorial elections before becoming Ralph Nader's running mate in the 2004 presidential race, has died. He was 68.

Camejo, who had been battling lymphoma, died Saturday at his home in Folsom, outside Sacramento.

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I met Peter Camejo twice, once on a visit to Detroit and again at the 2004 GPUS nominating convention. He impressed me with his passion for the party and his vision for its future. Let's carry on the work he started.

Ralph Nader on Peter Camejo here.