Libertarian Party of Arkansas
Libertarian Party of Arkansas | |
|---|---|
| Senate leader | None |
| House leader | None |
| Founded | 1971 |
| Ideology | Libertarianism |
| National affiliation | Libertarian Party (United States) |
| Colors | a shade of Blue; Yellow |
| Website | |
| www.lpar.org | |
The Libertarian Party of Arkansas is the Arkansas affiliate of the Libertarian Party. The state chair is Jessica Paxton.
On May 18, 2011, under the leadership of chairman Rodger Paxton, the Libertarian Party of Arkansas submitted 16,139 signatures to the Arkansas Secretary of State, Mark Martin in the hopes of becoming an official political party in Arkansas and running candidates. On June 16, 2011, the Secretary of State certified the Libertarian Party of Arkansas as an official party in the state of Arkansas for the first time in history.
On April 14, 2012, the Libertarian Party of Arkansas (LPAR) nominated candidates for the 2012 election during their state convention. The LPAR nominated candidates to run in all four Congressional districts as well as candidates in several statewide and local races.
Among the LPAR’s nominated candidates:
| National Office | |
|---|---|
| 1st District House | Jessica Paxton (Marion) |
| 2nd District House | Chris Hayes (Little Rock) |
| 3rd District House | David Pangrac (Van Buren) |
| 4th District House | Bobby Tullis (Mineral Springs) |
| State Office | |
| State Senate District 13 | Frank Gilbert (Tull) |
| State Senate District 25 | David Dinwiddie (Pine Bluff) |
| State Senate District 31 | Glen Schwarz (Little Rock) |
| State Rep District 51 | Paxton (Marion) |
| Local Office | |
| Saline County Judge | Gordon Hall (Bryant) |
| Constable, Sebastian Co. Upper Township | Steve Jones (Fort Smith) |
| Crawford Co. Justice of the Peace | Crystal Pangrac (Van Buren) |
| Constable, Henderson Township | Bill House (Bonnerdale) |
| Justice of the Peace, Sebastian Co. | Brian Leach (Fort Smith) |
