Rachele Fruit

Rachele Fruit (born October 4, 1949) is an American, pro-Israel activist who was the Socialist Workers Party's nominee for president of the United States in the 2024 election.

Early life and career Fruit was born on October 4, 1949, in Philadelphia. Her family were secular Jews and she attended Hebrew School. Fruit has worked a series of jobs throughout her life, including as a meatpacker, a ramp worker for Eastern Airlines, During the 1980s she resided in Baltimore before moving to Atlanta and then Miami.

2024 presidential election The Socialist Workers Party nominated Fruit alongside vice-presidential candidate Dennis Richter. The ticket appeared on the ballot in six states: Louisiana, Minnesota, New Jersey, Tennessee, Vermont, and Washington. Fruit and Richter expressed strong support for Israel in the Gaza war and branded themselves as working-class candidates.

Fruit received the following vote totals: Louisiana (361), Minnesota (745), New Jersey (1,316), Tennessee (985), Vermont (211), and Washington (607).

Other elections Fruit had her best statistical performance in the 2013 Atlanta city council presidential election, receiving 8,598 votes (19.71%) and placing second behind Ceasar Mitchell.

Personal life Fruit resides in Miami, Florida.