The Mississippi Libertarian Party will have eight candidates on the ballot this November. “We are running 8 candidates this year for various positions”, said state chair Mario Barnes. “This is more than double our previous high mark. It is commensurate with the growth the MSLP is seeing in membership, participation and influence.” The candidates are: Ron […]
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Florida ballot initiative for two-only general elections begins to circulate
A ballot initiative to install a “top-two” primary has begun in Florida, as circulators are now petitioning on the initiative’s behalf. According to a recent article in the Broward-Palm Beach New Times, the petition was filed by All Voters Vote Inc., a Tallahassee-based group. It is not known yet who is behind the effort. In a “top-two,” […]
Sputnik features Chair Nicholas Sarwark’s comments on Clinton Foundation
“Foreign governments are prohibited by law from funding United States elections. But they are not prohibited from giving unlimited contributions to a charitable foundation that was founded by and maintains close ties to a United States presidential candidate.” See the full article here. Other comments from Nicholas Sarwark on the Clinton Foundation: “While we […]
LNC and LPNC Chairs on Capital Tonight TV news show
Libertarian National Committee chair Nicholas Sarwark and Libertarian Party of North Carolina chair J. J. Summerell appeared on the Capital Tonight show prior to the LPNC convention, which was held April 11 in Durham. Click here, click “watch video,” and SCROLL FORWARD to 8:22 to watch the 5-1/2 minute LP news spot.
Libertarians Working For You show, with Damien Caillault
Yesterday’s episode (4/15/2015) of Libertarians Working For You hosted by Arvin Vohra is now available online, featuring guest Damien Caillault, who is running for the state assembly 27th district in New Jersey this November. Click here to listen.
Arizona Governor signs bill making ballot access more difficult for Libertarians
Doug Ducey Arizona Governor Doug Ducey today signed bill HB 2608, which makes it much harder for Libertarian candidates to get on the primary ballot. All party candidates much participate in primary elections in Arizona, but before today a candidate only needed signatures equal to 1/2 of 1% of the party’s registered voters in the […]
Former Republican-turned-Libertarian elected to school board in Illinois
Dave Pfeifer Dave Pfeifer, a former Waukegan Township Republican chair who joined the Libertarian Party in 2014, was elected to the Waukegan school board last Tuesday. Mr. Pfeifer finished second out of nine candidates on the ballot. The top three were elected. He raised and spent approximately $6,000 on the race. “This may seem like […]
Libertarian elected to school board in Illinois
Dave Pfeifer Dave Pfeifer, a former Waukegan Township Republican chair who joined the Libertarian Party in 2014, was elected to the Waukegan, Illinois school board last Tuesday. Mr. Pfeifer finished second out of nine candidates on the ballot. The top three were elected. He raised and spent approximately $6,000 on the race. “This may seem […]
LNC Chair Nicholas Sarwark makes case for Libertarian Party on C-SPAN
LNC Chair Nicholas Sarwark was featured in a live, 40-minute segment on C-SPAN and C-SPAN Radio’s Washington Journal on April 12. He made a powerful case for joining the Libertarian Party and responded to several calls from listeners. “If you want an entire political party that’s committed to freedom; if you believe people should pursue happiness in the […]
Texas Republican attacks Libertarian voting rights
For Immediate Release Monday, April 13, 2015 Republican state representative Drew Springer of Muenster, Texas has filed HB 464, a bill to require minor party nominees to pay filing fees. Libertarian National Committee executive director Wes Benedict commented, “Republican Drew Springer’s bill is a poll tax on minor parties, including the Libertarian Party. It’s an […]
LNC Chair on Washington Journal this Sunday
Libertarian National Committee chair Nicholas Sarwark will be appearing on C-Span’s show Washington Journal this Sunday, April 12, from 8:30 am to 9:15 am Eastern Time. Mr. Sarwark will be featured during the segment, and will be discussing the Libertarian Party – its history, principles, message, and composition The show is the network’s daily public affairs […]
Libertarian National Committee Chair Nicholas Sarwark says murder charge against Walter Scott's killer is only first step
For Immediate Release Friday, April 10, 2015 Libertarian National Committee Chair Nicholas Sarwark released the following statement today: “Mere words are insufficient to describe my outrage over the murder of Walter Scott by a man in a police uniform. ‘A man was pulled over for an alleged traffic infraction and ended up dead on the […]