It is the same party in California (it was formed for Wallace), but Wallace is long dead, and became unracist at the end, sort of. You didn't hear that word out of me on this matter, and won't absent something that causes me to change my mind. That just isn't my style. Never has been, never will. But the AIP might be protectionist and isolationist and a bit Pat Buchananish on the Middle East and environs. I don't know. Obviously following fringe parties is not something I spend much time on.
Apparently both align with the Constitution Party.
What I have read of Gilchrist and his activities and his beliefs makes nme belive he is a true consevative and interested in upholding and defending the constitution. I will wait to hear more of his specific positions on the issues.