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California LP write-in candidate qualifies for November ballot
Patrick D. Hogan will appear on the November general election ballot in the fifth state assembly district in California. California has a top-two primary, in which all potential candidates in each district must appear on the primary election ballot, regardless of party affiliation. Further, the filing requirements can be expensive. In the state assembly fifth […]
Libertarians say: Let the immigrant children in
For Immediate Release Tuesday, July 8, 2014 In response to recent media reports about the increase in Latin American children seeking entry into the United States, Libertarian Party Chair Nicholas Sarwark released this statement: Should the U.S. government forbid foreign children from entering the United States? The Libertarian Party says no. It would be unjust […]
Washington Post: Libertarians poised to draw votes in at least 11 competitive Senate races this fall
Sean Haugh At least 11 Libertarian candidates for the U.S. Senate this November are in a position to draw significant votes and affect the outcomes of the election, according to a front-page article in today’s Washington Post. North Carolina LP candidate for U.S. Senate, Sean Haugh, is featured prominently in the article. Haugh has been […]
Libertarians urge Americans to declare their independence
For Immediate Release Thursday, July 3, 2014 On Independence Day, the Libertarian Party calls on American voters to declare independence from the Republican and Democratic parties. The Declaration of Independence says: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, […]
Lucky Kentucky — still $4,977 short for New York
Dear Libertarian, Michael McDermott Chris Edes I’m happy to report that our petitions in Alabama and Illinois are finished. That’s great news — and we thank our donors and volunteers who made that possible. However, we’re still $4,977 short of our $45,000 online fundraising goal for ballot access, which puts New York in danger. New […]
Libertarians respond to Hobby Lobby ruling
For Immediate Release Tuesday, July 1, 2014 In response to yesterday’s Hobby Lobby ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court, Libertarian Party Executive Director Wes Benedict made the following statement: It’s strange that liberals and conservatives are making this ruling out to be a huge deal. All the ruling does is remove a very narrow coverage […]
Libertarians elect new leadership
For Immediate Release Monday, June 30, 2014 Nicholas Sarwark, Chair Libertarian National Committee Delegates to the 2014 Libertarian Party National Convention in Columbus, Ohio, elected Nicholas Sarwark of Colorado to be the party’s new chair. Sarwark has been active with the LP since 1999. He has served on committees of the national party, and as […]
Libertarian Party joins coalition to launch StandAgainstSpying.org, encouraging NSA reform
For Immediate Release Friday, June 27, 2014 Diverse coalition reveals lawmakers who aced, failed, and were missing in the debate over mass spying A coalition of 21 organizations from across the political spectrum today launched StandAgainstSpying.org , an interactive website that grades members of Congress on what they have done — or, often, not done […]
Where real Libertarians convene: The National Libertarian Party Convention in Columbus, Ohio, June 26 – 29
For Immediate Release Thursday, June 26, 2014 Meet the true champions of liberty in America: the Libertarian Party representatives and candidates for 2014 Imagine if somebody told you: “I’m a vegan, so I never eat animal flesh … well, except for fish … and free-range chickens … and beef from cows who died peacefully in […]
Illinois LP slate of statewide candidates headed for ballot
LPIL candidates submitting petitions (L-R): Sharon Hansen, Julie Fox, Chad Grimm, Alex Cummings The Illinois Libertarian Party submitted 43,291 signatures to the State Board of Elections on Monday, virtually ensuring that the party’s seven candidates will appear on the ballot this November. A non-recognized party must collect at least 25,000 valid signatures of registered voters […]
Jones running for RI lt. governor to eliminate office
Tony Jones Tony Jones is running for the seat of lieutenant governor in Rhode Island this November, and if elected, will work to eliminate the seat and save the state $1 million per year. “If elected, I would ‘serve’ alone, hire no staff, take no budget, and refuse to accept a salary,” he said in […]
