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Libertarian Party of Indiana

The Libertarian Party of Indiana is the Indiana affiliate of the Libertarian Party.

History and operations

The founding meeting of the Libertarian Party of Indiana was held on July 14, 1974, at the Holiday Inn at Weir Cook Airport (now called the Indianapolis International Airport). Approximately 20–25 people attended including Paul Hyatt, Tom Duncan, Marvin Lazaro, Brian Bernstein, Dick Smith, Steve Butterbaugh, and Charlie Reisert. Reisert made the motion to start the Libertarian Party of Indiana. The first headquarters was located at 1430 N. Capitol Avenue in Indianapolis. The LPIN became a minor political party in 1994 after achieving ballot access when Steve Dillon received more than 2% of the vote running for Secretary of State.

In 2008, the Libertarian presidential ticket of Bob Barr and Wayne Allyn Root had their strongest showing in Indiana, receiving 1.1% of the vote (19,243 votes).[2] The party's best finish in a statewide race came in 2006 when US Senate candidate Steve Osborn received about 13% of the vote.[3] Osborn had the best result for a third-party candidate running for the Senate in the 2006 elections.

Officials and staff

State Central Committee

National Committee Representative

Current elected officeholders

As of 2019, there are eight Libertarian members who hold elected office in Indiana.[20]

  1. Susan Bell – Town Judge, Hagerstown
  2. Cheryl Heacox – Advisory Board, Clay Township
  3. Larry Walters – Town Council, Dublin
  4. Jessica Wallace – Town Council, at large, Larwill
  5. Renee Sweeney – Town Council, Ossian
  6. Jamie Jo Owens – Trustee, Liberty Township
  7. Terry Coffman – Advisory Board, Liberty Township
  8. Dean Hartley – Advisory Board, Franklin Township
  9. Ryan Coby – Town Council, Milton
  10. Nathan Kring – City Council, Tipton
  11. Patricia Warner – Clerk-Treasurer, Claypool
  12. Matthew Kennedy – City Council, New Haven

Appointed officeholders

Several Libertarians have been appointed to offices in Indiana:[20]

Past state chairs

Past candidates

Awards

Awards are presented at the LPIN Convention each year. With the exception of one award, all winners are granted their award by a vote of the LPIN membership.[30]

Dr. Barbara Bourland Light of Liberty Award
The recipient is honored as the person most responsible for the growth of the party and dedication to the libertarian cause.[30]
Susan Bell Officeholder of the Year Award
Awarded to a current elected officeholder of the Libertarian Party that best promotes libertarian principles and values through public service.[30]
Ken Bisson Outreach Award
Awarded to a party member who has striven to spread the message of libertarian principles to as many potential voters as is possible.[30]
Joe Hauptmann Campaign Leadership Award
Awarded to a campaign volunteer who has worked above and beyond in an extraordinary fashion, and has significantly contributed to the success of a campaign.[30]
Phil Miller Candidate of the Year
Awarded to a Libertarian Candidate that has shown an extraordinary ability to reach and connect with voters, as well as further the cause of libertarianism.[30]
Steve Dasbach Chairman's Award for Extraordinary Service
Awarded to an individual that has helped grow the Libertarian Party of Indiana in extraordinary ways over many years. This award is not voted on by LPIN membership, and it is the sole privilege of the Chair of the LPIN to award it to the recipient.[30]
Bill Bean County Affiliate of the Year Award
In recognition of an outstanding county affiliate for their electoral success, fundraising and membership contribution to the LPIN, and contribution to LPIN ballot access.[30]

References

  1. ^ "Elected Officials". Retrieved June 1, 2024.
  2. ^ "2008 General Election Results for Bob Barr & Wayne Allen Root". Libertarian Party. Archived from the original on November 14, 2008. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
  3. ^ a b Auslen, Michael (January 19, 2011). "Lugar longest serving Ind. congressman". Retrieved 27 January 2014. In 2006, he ran against Libertarian Steve Osborn and won by a landslide 87.4 to 12.6 percent victory. The Democratic opponent, Jack Baldwin, was a write-in candidate and received only 294 votes.
  4. ^ "Leadership". LPIN.ORG.
  5. ^ "Evan McMahon". lpedia.org.
  6. ^ "Kristin Alexander". lpedia.org.
  7. ^ "Clayton Soultz". lpedia.org.
  8. ^ "Michael Schultheiss". lpedia.org.
  9. ^ "Charles Hagerman". lpedia.org.
  10. ^ "Andrew Smith". lpedia.org.
  11. ^ "John Schick". lpedia.org.
  12. ^ "Elizabeth Coquillard". lpedia.org.
  13. ^ "Kristi Avery". lpedia.org.
  14. ^ "Danny Lundy". lpedia.org.
  15. ^ "Lauri Shillings". lpedia.org.
  16. ^ "Luke Lomax". lpedia.org.
  17. ^ "Darin Kinser". lpedia.org.
  18. ^ "Dustin Nanna". lpedia.org.
  19. ^ "LNC Leadership". LP.ORG. Retrieved 4 Dec 2023.
  20. ^ a b "Elected Libertarians". Libertarian Party of Indiana. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  21. ^ a b "January 12, 2017 Town Council – Regular Agenda". brownsburgin.swagit.com. Brownsburg, IN. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
  22. ^ "February 3, 2014 RDA Meeting". brownsburgin.swagit.com. Brownsburg, IN. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
  23. ^ |url=https://ballotpedia.org/Donald_Rainwater
  24. ^ a b c d Martin, Deanna (November 7, 2006). "Lugar cruises on way to winning 6th term". IU Student Media as Indiana Daliy Student. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
  25. ^ Osborn Archived 2014-01-06 at the Wayback Machine; Muncie Free Press online; accessed .
  26. ^ "State Information: Indiana". Roll Call. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
  27. ^ Jen Wagner and Jennifer Wagner (November 6, 2000). "Senate contenders continue the fight". IU Student Media as Indiana Daliy Student. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
  28. ^ Soyugenc, Ismail (February 6, 2002). "Republican race for Secretary of State gains speed". Retrieved 27 January 2014.
  29. ^ Lyle IV, George (January 28, 2002). "Libertarian candidate wants to change voting system". IU Student Media as Indiana Daliy Student. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
  30. ^ a b c d e f g h "Awards". Libertarian Party of Indiana. Retrieved May 16, 2020.

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