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. The delegates at the convention, on behalf of the

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in the 2004 presidential election. The convention was televised nationally on

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Speakers

Those which attended include: *

, activist * Gary Nolan, radio host *

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, former Libertarian Presidential candidate and current Republican Congressman *

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, national syndicated radio talk show host *

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, author of ''Terrorism and Tyranny'' *

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* David Nolan, co-founder of the Libertarian Party *

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vice admiral *

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Voting for presidential nomination

First ballot

After the first round, a motion was passed to suspend the rules and allow only the top three candidates from the first round to proceed to the second ballot.

Second ballot

After the second round, Gary Nolan, not receiving the necessary votes to advance, endorsed Michael Badnarik.

Third ballot

After the second round of voting, Gary Nolan addressed the convention, endorsing Michael Badnarik for the 2004 nomination of the Libertarian Party.

Voting for vice presidential nomination

A separate vote was held for the vice presidential nomination. Per convention rules, nominee Michael Badnarik addressed the crowd, however he declined to declare his preferred running mate.

First ballot

Richard Campagna of Iowa was nominated as vice presidential candidate on the first ballot.

References

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Speakers

Voting for presidential nomination

First ballot

Second ballot

Third ballot

Voting for vice presidential nomination

First ballot

See also

References