Charles Ballay

Charles Ballay
Ballay in 2023
Personal details
Born
Charles J. Ballay II

January 1, 1970
New Orleans, Louisiana
Political partyLibertarian
Spouse(s)Lisa
EducationJesuit 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
OccupationOtolaryngology/ Head and Neck Surgery Physician, Politician
Websitehttps://www.ballay2024.com/

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.

Early life and education

Ballay 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 and Personal Life

Ballay began his medical practice in Kerrville, Texas in 2007. In 2014, he began working in New Orleans, Louisiana[4] as an otolaryngology physician.[5]

He is married to his wife, Lisa Ballay.

2024 Presidential campaign

CHARLES BALLAY FOR PRESIDENT 2024
Campaigned forPresident of the United States
CandidateCharles Ballay
AffiliationLibertarian
StatusSuspended: May 26, 2024
Websitehttps://www.ballay2024.com/

Ballay started running for President on August 24, 2023 as a Libertarian.[6]He got the most in the popular vote with 55.1%. He also went to 11 out of the 26 primary debates.

He lost the nomination at the 2024 Libertarian National Convention to Chase Oliver.[7] Even though he won the popular vote, the delegates eliminated him in the first round. He did not launch an independent campaign afterwords, and endorsed Oliver after the convention.[8]

Ballay was on nine of the fifteen primary ballots. He won one primary, California.[9]


References

  1. ↑ "Charles J. Ballay, II MD". LCMC Health. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
  2. ↑ "Ballay 2024 | Charles Ballay, M.D. | Libertarian Candidate". Ballay 2024. Archived from the original on 2024-06-19. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
  3. ↑ "Charles Ballay - LPedia". lpedia.org. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
  4. ↑ "Charles J. Ballay, II MD". LCMC Health. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
  5. ↑ "About Dr. Ballay, II". LCMC Health.
  6. ↑ "FEC Form 2 for Report FEC-1723558". docquery.fec.gov. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
  7. ↑ "Libertarians nominate Chase Oliver for president, rejecting Trump and RFK Jr | US elections 2024 | The Guardian". amp.theguardian.com. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
  8. ↑ Libertarian Party National Convention 2024 Day 3, retrieved 2025-01-14
  9. ↑ ""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.