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Libertarian Party articles on Democracy Chronicles

The Libertarian Party shares a set of related political philosophies that uphold liberty as the highest political end such as individual liberty and political freedom. It is the third largest party by membership in the United States. Our Libertarian Party page is a great place for more information and you can check out our Green Party and Justice Party pages as well. Also see our articles on Anarchism, Capitalism, and Socialism. Perhaps even look at our articles on Big Government.

Libertarians Take Court Action Against Ohio Elections Commission Makeup

By DC Editors - July 5, 2019 Leave a Comment

Libertarians Take Court Action Against Ohio Elections Commission Makeup

Debates included only the Republican and Democratic nominees, even though the Libertarian and Greens also had gubernatorial candidates on the ballot.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Libertarian Party News, Third Party

Libertarian Party Battling Onerous Georgia Ballot Access Laws

By DC Editors - June 16, 2019 Leave a Comment

Libertarian Party Battling Onerous Georgia Ballot Access Laws

Briefs on both sides filed in Georgia Libertarian Party ballot access case that challenges requirements for parties that did’t get 20% of president vote.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Libertarian Party News, Third Party

U.S. District Court Puts Kentucky Libertarian Nominees on Ballot

By DC Editors - May 16, 2019 Leave a Comment

U.S.. District Court Puts Kentucky Libertarian Nominees on Ballot

On May 9, U.S. District Court Judge William O. Bertelsman, a Carter appointee, granted injunctive relief to the Kentucky Libertarian Party.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Libertarian Party News, Third Party

GOP Congressman May Seek the Libertarian Presidential Nomination

By DC Editors - April 4, 2019 Leave a Comment

GOP Congressman May Seek the Libertarian Presidential Nomination

Last night Rep. Justin Amash (R–Mich.), that libertarian Capitol Hill fan favorite, cryptically tweeted out this passage from The Two Towers.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Libertarian Party News, Republicans, Third Party

Libertarians Sue as Ohio Election Commission Excludes Third Parties

By DC Editors - March 3, 2019 Leave a Comment

Libertarian Party Sues as Third Parties Excluded From Ohio Election Commission

Libertarian Party filed two lawsuits in state trial court over exclusion of third parties from Ohio Election Commission other than the two largest parties.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Election Transparency, Libertarian Party News

Libertarian Bill Weld Back in the GOP as He Mulls Trump Challenge

By DC Editors - February 6, 2019 Leave a Comment

Ex-Gov. Weld Back in the GOP as He Mulls Trump Challenge

Ex-Massachusetts Gov. Weld has changed his party registration from Libertarian back to Republican as he mulls possible Trump challenge in the primary.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Libertarian Party News, Republicans, Third Party

Democrats, Republicans Subverting Third-Party Spoilers

By DC Editors - November 4, 2018 Leave a Comment

Subverting Third-Party Spoilers

Third-party candidates tend to poll better than they actually perform on Election Day, when voters tend to revert to the two major parties.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Green Party News, Libertarian Party News, Third Party

5 Ongoing Court Cases Reflect a Flawed Election System in Georgia

By DC Editors - October 23, 2018 Leave a Comment

Flawed Election System in Georgia

In an era when US elections in general are flawed at best, Georgia is pushing firmly to lead the states with the least-representative voting system of all.

Filed Under: American Democracy Originals, Democracy in America Tagged With: American Corruption, American State Elections, Libertarian Party News, Republicans, Voter Access, Voter Suppression

Were Nonpartisan Elections Behind Florida Libertarian’s Local Win?

By Adrian Tawfik - April 14, 2018 Leave a Comment

Nonpartisan Elections Florida

The win demonstrates the potential benefits of nonpartisan elections for independents and third party candidates

Filed Under: American Democracy Originals, Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, Election Methods, Libertarian Party News, New York City and State Elections, Third Party

Elvis Presley Impersonator Running for Congress as Libertarian

By DC Editors - February 28, 2018 Leave a Comment

Elvis Presley Impersonator

An Elvis impersonator who legally changed his name to match the rock ’n’ roll icon is filed to run in Arkansas

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Celebrity Politics, Libertarian Party News, Third Party

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