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In 1984, the Citizens Party held its second national convention at Hamline University in St. Paul MN from August 10 to 12, 1984.

There were 125 delegates from 30 states present.

The convention nominated Sonia Johnson of Virginia, “ a radical feminist ” for President and Richard J. Walton of Rhode Island for Vice President.

Johnson had been excommunicated from the LDS Church in 1979 as a result of her outspoken support of the Equal Rights Amendment.

In 1982 Johnson undertook a publicized 37-day fast which was designed to encourage the legislature of IL to ratify the ERA.