Seven Libertarians in Montana are vying to be the LP nominee for an anticipated special election for the state’s at-large congressional seat this spring: Rick Breckenridge, Josiah Loven, Rufus Peace, James White, Mark Wicks, Chris Colvin, and Brad Molnar. The winner will replace Republican Ryan Zinke, whom President Donald Trump nominated to be secretary of the Department […]
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Calif. Libertarian Angela McArdle running in special election for U.S. House
Libertarian Angela McArdle is running in a special election for U.S. House for California’s 34th District, which includes most of downtown Los Angeles. The primary election is set for April 4. The top two vote-getters will advance to the general election on June 6. Democrat Xavier Becerra, who last held the seat, resigned on January 24 […]
Kansas Libertarians vie for nomination in rare special election for US House
LPKS Chair Rob Hodgkinson Taking advantage of a rare opportunity, the Kansas Libertarian Party (LPKS) will hold a convention in U.S. House District 4 on February 11 to nominate a candidate for the congressional seat vacated by Congressman Mike Pompeo, who has been confirmed to be Director of the CIA. Three Libertarians have announced their intention to […]
Libertarians cautiously hopeful Trump will reduce regulatory burden
Today Libertarians praised President Donald Trump’s goal of reducing federal government regulations by 75 percent and expressed hope that his plan to counter any new regulation with the elimination of two existing regulations serves to reduce the massive regulatory burden that Americans suffer under today. Libertarians caution that some regulations impose 100 times the burden […]
Libertarian in special election for VA House of Delegates
John W. Barclay was nominated by the Libertarian Party this week to run for House of Delegates in a February 7 special election for Virginia’s 71st District, which includes downtown Richmond. Barclay is in a three-way race against Democratic nominee Jeff Bourne and Regie Ford, a Democrat running as an independent. Barclay and his campaign […]
LP News September 2015 issue is now online
The September issue of LP News is ready to view online. Click here to read about Libertarian campaigns, national and affiliate party news, ballot access updates, libertarian solutions; and more,
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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 levels, and causes further unemployment in America. [He] meddles in foreign affairs, causes unrest in foreign countries and expands the military-industrial complex. He expands the welfare state, making more […]
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Nebraska Libertarians Save Taxpayers Money with Successful Lobbying for Improved Ballot Access Laws
New and improved ballot access laws are now in place in Nebraska, with Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman having signed LB 1035 on April 10, 2012. The Libertarian Party of Nebraska successfully lobbied for this change so that political parties only need to re-qualify every 4 years rather than every 2 years. Nebraska State Senator Avery, in testimony […]
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LP Monday Message: Mitt Romney = Big Government
Dear Friend of Liberty, I ran for governor against Mitt Romney in 2002 in Massachusetts. I read his every press release, read every major newspaper article about him, and followed his every move throughout his governor campaign — and in each of the four years he served as governor. Mitt Romney IS Big Government — […]
Wall Street Journal post on Johnson, LP
More Roads Lead to Possible Third-Party Bid "The prospects for a significant third-party presidential bid in 2012 are gathering steam, potentially complicating things for the eventual Republican nominee. "The Libertarian Party could have a candidate with some name recognition, with former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson expected to announce Wednesday he will leave the GOP […]