The Libertarian Party of Idaho, also known as the LPID, is the affiliate of the

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in the

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. The current chair is Jayson Sorensen. Although it currently has no representation in the

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, it is one of four major political parties in Idaho which have

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(Using the

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definition of Minor vs Major party). The party promotes securing personal and economic liberties as its top priorities.

History

The national Libertarian Party was founded in December 1971 in

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, and held its first national convention in 1972. However, the Libertarian Party of Idaho was not established until 1975 by D. Allen Dalton when it first announced his candidacy in the next elections. Since its inception, the Libertarian Party of Idaho has held various elected positions mostly on local boards and city council seats. Generally, the Libertarian Party of Idaho runs about twelve candidates in each election cycle.

Party milestones

* In November, 1997, Ron Wittig became the first registered Libertarian to hold public office in the state of Idaho. * In November, 2016, US presidential candidate

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achieved 4.1% (28,331 votes) of the popular vote, representing the highest percentage achieved for a Libertarian presidential candidate in the state of Idaho. * In October, 2020, the Libertarian Party of Idaho represented over 1% of registered voters in the state for the first time in party history.

Former officials

* Ron Wittig New Meadows City Council (1997-2001) * Rob Oates

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City Council (2003-2007)

Platform

The Libertarian Party of Idaho follows the platform of the Libertarian National Committee. This platform is based on the party's Statement of Principles, originally adopted at a convention of the national

in 1974. Economic Policy LPID wishes to reduce market regulations across the board, particularly in the healthcare industry. It also wants to reduce taxation to businesses and individuals as part of an overall goal to reduce the power of the government. Social Policy The Party seeks to engage in reform to the American justice system, including an end to the

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. It also seeks to increase protections for gun ownership and the purchasing of firearms.

Chairs of LPID

* Jayson Sorensen (2022-Present) * Robert Imhoff-Dousharm (2022) * Jennifer Imhoff-Dousharm (2020–2022) * Rob Oates (2006-2020) * Ted Dunlap (2004) * Ryan Davidson (2001–2002) * D. Allen Dalton (1975–1976)

2000 nominees for office

United States House of Representatives, District 1: Ronald G. Wittig United States House of Representatives, District 2: Donovan Bramwell Presidential candidate:

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got 3,488 votes (0.7%)

2002 nominees for offices

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: Donovan Bramwell United States House of Representatives, District 1: Steve Gothard United States House of Representatives, District 2: John A. Lewis

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: Daniel L.J. Adams

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: Michael J. Kempf Secretary of State, Idaho: Ronald E. Perry

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: Greg Nalder

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: Sherwin M. Fellen

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:Robbi L. Kier

2004 nominees for offices

Presidential candidate:

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got 3,844 votes (0.6%)

2006 nominees for offices

United States House of Representatives, District 2: Ted Dunlap

2008 nominees for offices

: Kent A. Marmon Presidential candidate:

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got 3,658 votes (0.6%)

2010 nominees for offices

United States House of Representatives, District 1: Mike Washburn

2012 nominees for offices

United States House of Representatives, District 1: Rob Oates Presidential candidate:

received 9,453 votes (1.5%)

2014 nominees for offices

: John T. Bujack received 17,884 votes (4.1%)

2016 nominees for offices

Sierra Carta received 1,159 votes (7.0%) for State Senate District 29 John Charles Smith received 1,656 votes (8.6%) for State Representative District 11 Seat B Christopher Jenkins received 889 votes (6.3%) for State Representative District 23 Seat B Presidential candidate:

received 28,331 votes 4.1%

2018 nominees for offices

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: Bev "Angel" Boeck

2020 nominees for offices

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United States House of Representatives, District 1: Joe Evans United States House of Representatives, District 2: Idaho Sierra Law

2022 nominees for offices

References

External links

Libertarian Party of Idaho
{{Libertarian Party (United States)