Libertarian Party of Michigan

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The Libertarian Party of Michigan was founded in Taylor, Michigan in 1972 [1] and remains active. [2][3][4]; Making it Michigan’s third oldest active political party. It is the Michigan affiliate of the Libertarian Party of the United States [5].

Since it’s founding, the Libertarian Party of Michigan has fielded candidates for a variety of offices, and has retained state-wide ballot access. [6] In the 2006 general election, they were the only political party to support the successful Michigan Civil Rights Initiative[7][8][9]. Their Gubernatorial Candidate, Greg Creswell, and his running mate Scotty Boman Made it the centerpiece of their campaigns. [10][11] Several Libertarians have held public office in Michigan.[12][13].

[edit] Elected Libertarians Currently In Public Office

Current elected Libertarians include Mayor Pro Tem Erin Stahl of St. Clair Shores, Councilman Andrew LeCureaux of Hazel Park [14], Mayor Pro Tem Mark Owen of Owosso [15], and Councilman Bill Bradley City of South Haven [16].

[edit] External links

• Libertarian Party of Michigan Website
• National Libertarian Party website
• University of Michigan Library Reference
• League of Women Voters Election Guide
• Vote USA Michigan 2006 Election
• Greg Creswell's Vote USA Posting.
• Gregory Creswell's early role in placing MCRI on the Ballot
• Article on the late Lloyd Sherman, holder of many public offices