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The June 2013 edition of LP News is now available in the LP News archive, which contains issues stretching back for five years. So, if you haven’t seen it yet, be sure to read our coverage of the Libertarian Party’s Facebook outreach success, LP candidates and electoral victory, court battles, recent press releases, Libertarian Solutions, […]

Dear Friend of Liberty, Nationwide, there are 142 Libertarians holding elected public office. Thirty-nine of them are partisan offices, and 103 are nonpartisan offices. You can view the entire list here. If you know of an elected Libertarian who is not on this list, email us at campaigns@lp.org. Please include the words “elected libertarian” in […]

Adm. Michael C. Colley Described by a close friend as a “voice of reason” within the Libertarian Party, and another as an “all-around libertarian,” retired U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Michael C. Colley passed away on Jan. 19, 2013, at his home in Gulf Shores, Ala. — a month before his 75th birthday. Colley became involved […]

Henry Herford, Libertarian for Congress, Louisiana 5th District Henry Herford Jr., famous among Ron Paul supporters and was the former Louisiana Republican state committee chair-elect, is running for Congress as a Libertarian. In 2012, he was knocked down by Shreveport, La., police acting on the orders of state GOP officials to block his taking seat […]

Dear Friend of Liberty, Rob Sarvis, LP Virginia Candidate for Governor Robert Sarvis is getting so much publicity by running for governor! He’s a perfect example of how you can amplify your voice for liberty a thousand times by running for office! From the Richmond Times-Dispatch to Fox News to Public Radio, Sarvis is there. […]

William H. Russell, Libertarian for Mayor Norwich, CT Veteran Libertarian William H. Russell believes the city of Norwich, Conn., has hit bottom — and only Libertarians can salvage it. So Russell has assembled a slate of Libertarian Party candidates for the Nov. 5 city elections. Russell has qualified for the mayoral ballot along with five […]

Wes Benedict, Executive Director Libertarian National Committee Wes Benedict, formerly from Texas, has returned to the national LP headquarters to resume his previous position as executive director for the Libertarian National Committee. His focus is on fundraising, LNC project oversight, and general management. Carla Howell, who served as executive director from December 2011 through July […]

The Manhattan, Brooklyn and Staten Island chapters of the Libertarian Party pulled together to get a record eight candidates on the ballot as Libertarians for various local offices throughout the nation’s largest city this November, reported LPNY Chair Mark Axinn. This represents the most LP candidates that have ever run for local office during a […]

President Obama’s vacation on Martha’s Vineyard, which cost taxpayers an estimated $250,000–$500,000, is chump change compared to what the federal government spends every hour ($434,132,420.00) of every day ($10,419,178,082.00). From statement made by Carla Howell, Director, National Libertarian Party, to PressTV: “When President Obama is at work, he raises taxes, raises government spending to dangerous […]