Don’t Wait! Register Today! A detailed schedule of events is now up on the convention website! If you’ve been waiting for this and you haven’t yet purchased a package, please review this schedule and then go to the registration page to make your purchases today. My colleague Kevin Knedler (LPOH chair) has said this convention […]
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North Carolina Libertarian U.S. Senate candidate still polling 11%
Sean Haugh Sean Haugh, the North Carolina LP candidate for the U.S. Senate this November, is still polling at 11 percent in his three-way race, according to a poll released by Public Policy Polling on June 17. PPP put Haugh at 11 percent in a poll release on May 13. Incumbent Democrat Kay Hagen is […]
Libertarian Party to build on record increases in support at national convention
For Immediate Release Thursday, June 19, 2014 Libertarian voter registration up by 11 percent; several candidates with strong support in races for Senate, Congress, and governor Floor business at the 2012 Libertarian Party National Convention. Even as Republicans and Democrats are suffering sharp declines in voters who identify with them, the Libertarian Party is gearing […]
Libertarian Party opposes further intervention in Iraq
For Immediate Release Wednesday, June 18, 2014 In February 2003, the Libertarian Party (LP) issued an article titled “10 reasons why the USA should not attack Iraq.” The article began by saying, “… there’s only one valid reason for the United States to go to war: Self-defense.” Geoffrey Neale, LP national chairman, commented, “Unfortunately, the […]
America's fastest-growing political party meets for national convention
For Immediate Release Tuesday, June 17, 2014 Libertarian Party National Convention June 26 – 29 in Columbus, Ohio Note: If a representative of your organization would like to cover the Libertarian Party National Convention on site, please request a press pass here . A media room will be provided with high-speed Internet. Please note any […]
Florida U.S. House candidate polling ahead of Democratic challenger
Ray Netherwood Ray Netherwood, the U.S. House candidate for Florida’s 19th congressional district, is polling ahead of the Democrat candidate for the June 24 special election, according to Vote USA. Netherwood is polling at 13 percent, Republican challenger Curt Clawson is at 26 percent, the Democrat April Freeman is at 12 percent, and 41 percent […]
Washington Times: Libertarians get ready to rumble at their national convention
Don’t Wait! Register Today! From the Washington Times, June 13: The three-day Libertarian Convention begins June 26 in Columbus, Ohio. It is a cavalcade of all-Libertarian stars that includes 25 speakers, splashy receptions, caucus meetings, strategy sessions, cocktail hours, entertainment and the “Grand Banquet” featuring former presidential hopeful Gary Johnson, his vice presidential running mate […]
LP National Convention only 2 weeks away! Lower prices and new options!
Don’t Wait! Register Today! You don’t want to miss the LP National Convention in Columbus! Prices on packages have been reduced* and many à la carte options have been added. Freedom of Choice! You can now purchase individual meal events, as well as meal-speaker-only admission; plus single-day breakouts, and more. Go to the new Registration […]
New headquarters address and new membership plan
Dear Friend of Liberty, I’m happy to report that on May 31, we moved from our old rented headquarters building in Washington, D.C., to our new purchased office in Alexandria, Va. It was a lot of work, and much work remains, but things are coming together and overall I’m very pleased with our move. Several […]
Elected Libertarians will discuss serving in office on panel at LP National Convention
Todd Grayson W. Brooke Harris Brian Holtz Matthew Schutter A panel of four diverse and distinguished elected Libertarians will talk about their experience serving in office at the National Libertarian Party Convention in Columbus, Ohio which runs June 26–29: Todd Grayson, city councilman of Perrysburg, Ohio; W. Brooke Harris, member of the Alfred-Almond Central School […]
Libertarian Florida U.S. House candidate polling over 30%
Lucas Overby Lucas Overby, the Libertarian candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives 13th District seat in Florida, is polling at 31 percent in a two-way race according to a poll commissioned by the St.PetersBlog. The Republican incumbent, David Jolly, is polling at 47 percent. “We are excited about these poll numbers. We are two […]
Record-breaking 17 Libertarians on the ballot in Hawaii
Tracey Ryan The Hawaii LP has placed 17 candidates on the Aug. 9 primary election ballot. This is the highest number of candidates that the state party has ever run. The LPHI has candidates for governor, lieutenant governor, U.S. senator, 1 of the 2 U.S. House races, 5 of the state Senate seats, and 8 […]