The 1983 Libertarian National Convention was held from August 29 to September 4, 1983, at the Sheraton Hotel in New York, New York . The delegates at the convention, on behalf of the U.S. Libertarian Party , nominated David Bergland for the president and James A. Lewis for the vice president in the 1984 presidential election .[1]
Paul Grant was elected as chairman of the Libertarian Party National Committee, winning out over Sheldon Richman. Grant served as chairman from 1983 to 1985.[2]
Libertarians hold a National Convention every two years to vote on party bylaws, platform and resolutions and elect national party officers and a judicial committee. Every four years it nominates presidential and vice presidential candidates.[3]
Voting for presidential nomination [ ]
First ballot [ ]
1983 Libertarian Party National Convention total vote count: Round 1
Candidate
Total votes cast
Percent of votes cast
Earl Ravenal
190
35.38%
David Bergland
185
34.45%
Mary Ruwart
77
14.34%
Tonie Nathan
53
9.87%
21
3.91%
None of the Above
7
1.30%
4
0.74%
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Second ballot [ ]
1983 Libertarian Party National Convention total vote count: Round 2
Candidate
Total votes cast
Percent of votes cast
David Bergland
218
40.60%
Earl Ravenal
198
36.87%
Mary Ruwart
99
18.44%
Others (scattered)
22
4.10%
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After the second round, Mary Ruwart dropped out, throwing her support for David Bergland .[4]
Third ballot [ ]
1983 Libertarian Party National Convention total vote count: Round 3
Candidate
Total votes cast
Percent of votes cast
David Bergland
260
48.42%
Earl Ravenal
243
45.25%
None of the Above
34
6.33%
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Fourth Ballot [ ]
1983 Libertarian Party National Convention total vote count: Round 4
Candidate
Total votes cast
Percent of votes cast
David Bergland
270
51.53%
Earl Ravenal
230
43.89%
None of the Above
24
4.58%
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Voting for vice presidential nomination [ ]
A separate vote was held for the vice presidential nomination.
First ballot [ ]
After the first ballot, David Nolan (finishing third) dropped out, throwing his support for James A. Lewis
1983 Libertarian Party National Convention total vote count: Round 1
Candidate
Total votes cast
Percent of votes cast
Mary Ruwart
140
31.39%
James A. Lewis
117
26.23%
David Nolan
84
18.83%
61
13.68%
Others (scattered)
44
9.87%
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Second ballot [ ]
Upon Completion of the second ballot, Fuhrig withdrew, allowing Jim Lewis to secure the nomination on the third and final ballot.
1983 Libertarian Party National Convention total vote count: Round 2
Candidate
Total votes cast
Percent of votes cast
James A. Lewis
206
46.19%
Mary Ruwart
145
32.51%
91
20.40%
Others (Scattered)
4
0.90%
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