Libertarian Party (United States)

The Libertarian Party is a political party in the United States, founded in 1971. The current Chairwoman of the Libertarian National Committee is Angela McArdle of Texas since 2022.

It is the third largest party in the United States in terms of the popular vote in the country's elections and number of candidates run per election, and it is also identified by many as the fastest growing political party in the United States.

Ideas
The political ideas of the Libertarian Party reflect the ideas of libertarianism: supporting less regulated markets, a less powerful state, strong civil liberties (favoring same-sex marriage and other LGBT rights),June 10, 2011. Libertarians say marriage equality only one step toward ending legal discrimination . Official website. the legalization of cannabis,Crime and Violence . Official Website. Accessed: October 13, 2013. separation of church and state, open immigration, neutrality in diplomatic issues, staying out of other countries' wars, freedom of trade and travel to all foreign countries, and a better democracy. They also support more lenient gun laws.Gun Laws . Official Website. Accessed: October 13, 2013.

As of February 2024, there are over 650,000Only includes individuals who have registered Libertarian in the 31 jurisdictions that allow registration with the Libertarian Party. Jurisdictions include Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Washington, D.C., Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Utah, West Virginia and Wyoming. voters registered as Libertarians. Hundreds of Libertarian candidates have been elected or appointed to public office, and thousands have run for office under the Libertarian banner.

Presidential elections
The Libertarian Party has had a number of records, such as being the first party to get an electoral vote for a woman in a United States presidential election. On May 5, 2012, Gary Johnson received the Libertarian Party's official nomination for President of the United States in the 2012 election. In 2016, Johnson once again became the party's nominee with running mate William Weld. In the 2016 United States presidential election, they won more popular votes than ever before. In 2020, Jo Jorgensen became the Presidential nominee with the running mate Spike Cohen.
+Libertarian Party nominees for president and vice presidentYearPresidentVice PresidentPopular voteElectoral vote1972John HospersTonie Nathan0.00%11976Roger MacBrideDavid Bergland0.21%01980Ed ClarkDavid H. Koch1.06%01984David BerglandJames A. Lewis0.25%01988Ron PaulAndre Marrou0.47%01992Andre MarrouNancy Lord0.28%01996Harry BrowneJo Jorgensen0.50%02000Harry BrowneArt Olivier0.36%02004Michael BadnarikRichard Campagna0.32%02008Bob BarrWayne Allyn Root0.40%02012Gary JohnsonJim Gray0.99%02016Gary JohnsonBill Weld3.28%12020Jo JorgensenSpike Cohen1.18%0

 Caucuses 
Given the diverse nature of libertarianism, there are several political factions within the Libertarian Party that have formed caucuses. Currently, the Mises Caucus runs the party.

 Other websites 

 Official website

 References 

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