The essence of a political party is that it runs candidates for political office. The Libertarian Party is no exception. By running principled candidates who can espouse our party's philosophy of individual liberty, limited government and personal responsibility we can influence the political process. Even candidates who fail to achieve election contribute a great deal by getting our message across to a larger audience. The 2002 general elections are over a year in the future, but now is the time to consider running for office.
Good campaigns require planning.
From personal experience, I can assure you that running for office is a rewarding experience that you will remember forever. It can also be a lot of fun. This spring, we managed to help defeat HR 3370, a bill that would have forced us to pay filing fees to help support the Democrat and Republican primaries, so the up-front costs of a candidacy are still negligible. If you're interested in running for office as a Libertarian next year, I would like to hear from you. We're seeking qualified candidates for local, state and federal offices.