Libertarian National Convention

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The Libertarian National Convention is held every two years by the United States Libertarian Party to choose members of the Libertarian National Committee, and to conduct other party business. In presidential election years, the convention delegates enact a platform and nominate the Libertarian presidential and vice-presidential candidates who then face the nominees of other parties in the November general election.

While most delegates to the Republican National Convention and the Democratic National Convention are tied to particular candidates, delegates to the Libertarian National Convention are free to choose, as was previously the case for the larger parties. Accordingly, Libertarian National Conventions place less emphasis on festivities and spinning the press, though some of each may be found. The complete convention is televised by C-SPAN with additional broadcast television coverage of the presidential nominating process. Perhaps the most interesting difference between Libertarian National Conventions and those of the Republican and Democratic parties in the United States is that the Libertarian Party has not and refuses to accept taxpayer money to pay for its convention. This is in keeping with Libertarian principles that taxation is coerced (i.e. not voluntary) and, therefore, theft; it is considered an "ethical violation" for a good Libertarian who adheres to the Non-Aggression Principle to knowingly commit theft. None of the above is always an option on all ballots.

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[edit] Past Conventions

[edit] 1972

The first Libertarian National Convention was held in 1972 in Denver, Colorado. John Hospers and Theodora Nathan were nominated presidential and vice presidential candidates respectively. They received the first electoral vote won by a woman, cast by Roger MacBride.

[edit] 2000

The 2000 Libertarian National Convention was held in Anaheim, California, from June 30 to July 4. Harry Browne was again chosen as the party's presidential candidate, beating out Barry Hess, David Hollist, and Don Gorman, and becoming the first Libertarian Party candidate to run twice for President of the United States. Speakers included:

The theme of this convention was "America's Future: Liberty, Responsibility, & Community."

[edit] 2002

The 2002 Libertarian National Convention was held in Indianapolis, Indiana, from July 3 to 7. Speakers included former Libertarian Presidential candidate, Harry Browne.


[edit] 2004

The 2004 Libertarian National Convention was held at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia Memorial Day weekend, May 27 to May 31. Michael Badnarik was chosen as the party's presidential candidate, beating out Gary Nolan and Aaron Russo on the third ballot; Richard Campagna was chosen as the party's vice-presidential candidate over Tamara Millay, and Michael Dixon was elected chair of the Libertarian National Committee. Speakers included:

The theme of the convention was "LIBERTY Works!"

[edit] 2006

The 2006 Libertarian National Convention was held at the Hilton Portland & Executive Tower in Portland, Oregon, June 28 to July 3. According to the Libertarian Party, "Over the past year (or more), American voters have been breaking away from the two major parties and looking for a new home. At this year's convention we are highlighting this political migration while offering a new home to these 'dislodged voters.'" Speakers included:

  • Michael Badnarik, candidate for U.S. House of Representatives (TX-10) and the 2004 Libertarian Presidential candidate
  • Judge John A. Buttrick, Maricopa County (Arizona) Superior Court Judge, 1994 Arizona gubernatorial candidate, 1998 Arizona House of Representatives candidate
  • Megan Dickson, an eighth-grade honors student who will speak about libertarianism
  • Patrick Dixon, city councilman, Lago Vista, Texas
  • Bill Lynn, Alderman, Davenport, Iowa
  • Tonie Nathan, former Libertarian Vice-Presidential candidate, and the first women to receive an electoral vote in U.S. history
  • BetteRose Ryan, at-large LNC member
  • Rev. Anthony Williams, candidate for U.S. House of Representatives (IL-2)
  • Former Congressman Bob Barr, who currently serves as the chairman of Patriots to Restore Checks and Balances
  • Andrew Neil, founding chairman of Sky TV, former publisher of The Scotsman, former editor of The Economist and former editor-in-chief of the Sunday Times
  • Christopher J. Farrell, member of the Judicial Watch's Board of Directors
  • Greg Nojeim, associate director and chief legislative counsel for the ACLU
  • Krist Novoselic, founding member of the grunge rock band Nirvana, founder JAMPAC (Joint Artists and Music Promotions Political Action Committee), author of Of Grunge and Government: Lets Fix This Broken Democracy

The theme of the convention was Uniting Voters. The Libertarian Reform Caucus was successful its campaign to significantly simplified the party platform.

[edit] Future Conventions

[edit] 2008

The 2008 Libertarian National Convention will be held at Adam’s Mark Hotel in Denver, Colorado (the same city as the very first convention in 1972), May 23-26. The party's 2008 presidential candidate will be chosen.

[edit] List of Libertarian conventions

The following is a list of United States Libertarian Party Presidential nominating conventions.

Year Location Presidential Nominee Vice Presidential Nominee
1972 Denver John Hospers of California Theodora Nathan of Oregon
1975 New York Roger MacBride of Virginia David Bergland of California
1977 San Francisco N/A N/A
1979 Los Angeles Ed Clark of California David Koch of Kansas
1981 Denver N/A N/A
1983 New York David Bergland of California James Lewis of Connecticut
1985 information missing N/A N/A
1987 Seattle Ron Paul of Texas Andre Marrou of Alaska
1989 Philadelphia N/A N/A
1991 Chicago Andre Marrou of Alaska Nancy Lord of Nevada
1993 Salt Lake City N/A N/A
1996 D.C. Harry Browne of Tennessee Jo Jorgensen of South Carolina
1998 D.C. N/A N/A
2000 Anaheim Harry Browne of Tennessee Art Olivier of California
2002 Indianapolis N/A N/A
2004 Atlanta Michael Badnarik of Texas Richard Campagna of Iowa
2006 Portland N/A N/A
2008 Denver TBD TBD

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