November 1, 2010 Dear Friend of Liberty, Tomorrow is Election Day. If you haven’t already voted, please go tomorrow and vote for every Libertarian on your ballot. (See here for a complete list of over 800 candidates.) Also, please contact your friends and family and encourage them to vote Libertarian as well. Win or lose, […]
Press Releases and Party News
Intern Blog- LP Attends the Rally to Restore Sanity
On October 30th, Comedy Central’s Stephen Colbert and John Stewart held an unusual rally on the National Mall. The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear was a strange mixture of political comedy and commentary. While the specific goal of the rally was somewhat ambiguous in the weeks leading up to the event, we took it […]
Rhino Times recommends vote for Libertarian Lon Cecil
Lon Cecil is running for U.S. Representative in North Carolina District 12. The Rhino Times, a weekly newspaper in Greensboro, recommends a vote for Cecil in its October 28 issue. Read the article.
Immigrants – Vote Libertarian Or Don’t Vote At All! (En Español)
Michael Shanklin, Political Director for the LP North Carolina: Platform in Spanish here.
Libertarian Julie Fox endorsed by Chicago Daily Observer editor
Julie Fox is running for Illinois State Controller. She has been endorsed by Tom Roeser, Chairman of the Editorial Board of the Chicago Daily Observer. Roeser writes, "She’s a very bright CPA without a partisan axe to grind who passionately believes in latch-key abstemious government leading to a consolidation for efficiency of Treasurer and Controller." […]
It’s official: Libertarians show the most political courage
The folks at Project Vote Smart recently told us, "…we wanted to let you know that your candidates have demonstrated significantly more political courage than both the Republican and Democratic candidates for Congress." According to Project Vote Smart, the average response rate for congressional candidates this year is 38%, while the response rate from Libertarian […]
Libertarian candidate Mike Calpino endorsed by Salisbury Daily Times
Mike Calpino, running for County Council in Wicomico County, Maryland, has been endorsed by the Salisbury Daily Times. Read the article containing the endorsement.
Libertarian candidate Dale Ogden on Reason.tv
Dale Ogden is running for governor of California. He was recently interviewed by Tim Cavanaugh on Reason.tv. Watch the video.
Democrats go trick-or-treating as Libertarians
For Immediate Release Friday, October 29, 2010 WASHINGTON – In Colorado, Indiana, Illinois, and Maryland, Democrats have spent money on mailers and other printed items to inform voters about Libertarian candidates. Libertarian Party (LP) Executive Director Wes Benedict said, “We’re pleased to see Democrats spending their own money to promote Libertarian candidates. We hope Republicans […]
Libertarian candidate Randall Hayes in televised debate
Randall Hayes, running for U.S. Senate in Louisiana, appeared in a televised debate on October 27. The New Orleans Times-Picayune reported on the debate, saying "The candidates were less sure of themselves when asked for specifics on what federal spending they would seek to offset the tax cuts with corresponding cuts to spending. Only Hayes, […]
Democratic Incumbent Switches to Libertarian Party
In Clark County, Indiana, incumbent county surveyor Bob Isgrigg has switched his affiliation from Democrat to Libertarian as he runs for re-election this year. Isgrigg has expressed concern about how the county handles its drainage projects, and filed a lawsuit against county officials several years ago. Read the News and Tribune article about the race.
Elected Libertarian Erik Viker vying for higher office in PA
Erik Viker is the Libertarian Party candidate running for the House of Representatives seat in Pennsylvania’s 85th District. While he is currently running for office, he is also an elected Libertarian serving on the Selinsgrove Borough Council. His campaign has gained momentum and significant press coverage as he fights to break the stagnant two- party […]