Libertarian Party of Idaho

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Libertarian Party of Idaho
ChairpersonJennifer Imhoff-Dousharm
Founded1975
HeadquartersPO BOX 2291
Eagle, Idaho 83616
IdeologyLibertarianism,
Minarchism,
Cultural liberalism,
Non-interventionism,
Classical liberalism
National affiliationLibertarian Party
ColorsGold
Seats in the Upper House
0 / 35
Seats in the Lower House
0 / 70
Website
lpid.org

The Libertarian Party of Idaho is the affiliate of the Libertarian Party in the U.S. state of Idaho. The current chair is Jennifer Imhoff-Dousharm.[1]

Although it currently has no representation in the Idaho Legislature, it is one of four major political parties in Idaho which have ballot access[2] (Using the Ballot access definition of Minor vs Major party). The party promotes securing personal and economic liberties as its top priorities.[3][4]

History[]

The national Libertarian Party was founded in December 1971 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, 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 their candidacy in the next elections.[5]

Since its inception, the Libertarian Party of Idaho has held various elected positions mostly on local boards and city council seats.[6] Generally, the Libertarian Party of Idaho runs about twelve candidates in each election cycle.[7]

Party Milestones[]

  • In November, 1997, Ron Wittig became the first registered Libertarian to hold public office in the state of Idaho.[8]
  • In November, 2016, US presidential candidate Gary Johnson 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.[9]
  • In August, 2020, the Libertarian Party of Idaho elected Jennifer Imhoff-Dousharm as party chair. She is the first chair who is a women, as well as the first with a Latino and Filipino background.[10]
  • In October, 2020, the Libertarian Party of Idaho represented over 1% of registered voters in the state for the first time in party history.[11]

Former officials[]

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 Libertarian Party in 1974.[14]

Civil Liberties

The Party believes in the upholding of the equal rights of all US citizens as delineated by the US Constitution, and especially the Bill of Rights, without exception. In particular the right to bear arms as guaranteed by the Second Amendment.

Economic Policy

The Party supports the protection and expansion of the free market; promoting competition and reducing excessive regulation. Reduced taxation of both businesses and individual are seen as integral to reducing the size of Government at local, state, and national levels, reducing its intrusion and interference with the lives of US citizens.

Social Policy

The Party believes that the existing Justice System is seriously flawed, resulting in unequal and unfair outcomes for different segments of society. It especially advocates the end of the War on Drugs, for being ineffective, unfair, and immoral.

Healthcare

The Party believes that the best way to improve outcomes and reduce the cost of healthcare is to decrease governmental regulation and involvement, allowing for free market competition between providers to increase availability and quality at reduced prices for consumers.

Chairs of LPID[]

  • Jennifer Imhoff-Dousharm (2020–Present)[15]
  • Rob Oates (2006-2020)[16]
  • (2004)
  • Ryan Davidson (2001-2002)
  • D. Allen Dalton (1975-1976)[17][18]

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:Harry Browne got 3,488 votes (0.70%)[19]

2002 nominees for offices[]

United States Senate: Donovan Bramwell

United States House of Representatives, District 1: Steve Gothard

United States House of Representatives, District 2: John A. Lewis

Gubernatorial: Daniel L.J. Adams

Lt. Governor: Michael J. Kempf

Secretary of State, Idaho: Ronald E. Perry

State Controller: Greg Nalder

State Treasurer: Sherwin M. Fellen

Superintendent of Public Instruction:Robbi L. Kier

2004 nominees for offices[]

Presidential candidate: Michael Badnarik got 3,844 votes (0.64%)[20]

2006 nominees for offices[]

United States House of Representatives, District 2: [21]

2008 nominees for offices[]

United States Senate: Kent A. Marmon[22]

Presidential candidate: Bob Barr got 3,658 votes (0.56%)[23]

2010 nominees for offices[]

United States House of Representatives, District 1: Mike Washburn[24]

2012 nominees for offices[]

United States House of Representatives, District 1: Rob Oates[25][26]

Presidential candidate: Gary Johnson received 9,453 votes (1.45%)[27]

2014 nominees for offices[]

Gubernatorial: [28] received 17,884 votes (4.07%)[29]

2016 nominees for offices[]

Sierra Carta received 1,159 votes (6.96%) for State Senate District 29[30]

John Charles Smith received 1,656 votes (8.58%) for State Representative District 11 Seat B[31]

Christopher Jenkins received 889 votes (6.33%) for State Representative District 23 Seat B[32]

Presidential candidate: Gary Johnson received 28,331 votes 4.10% [33]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Libertarian Party of Idaho". www.lpid.org. Retrieved 2021-01-12.
  2. ^ "POLITICAL PARTIES — ORGANIZATION". 2021-02-07. Retrieved 2021-02-07.
  3. ^ "2018 Platform". Libertarian Party. 2018-07-11. Retrieved 2019-10-24.
  4. ^ "2018 Platform". Libertarian Party. 2018-07-11. Retrieved 2019-10-26.
  5. ^ "Search Results | Idaho Statesman Archives". idahostatesman.newsbank.com. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
  6. ^ "Idaho Press". www.idahopress.com. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
  7. ^ "Libertarian Party of Idaho". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2019-10-29.
  8. ^ "Liberty Pledge Newsletter - November 1997" (PDF). 1997-11-30. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
  9. ^ "2016 Idaho Election Results". Retrieved 2021-02-01.
  10. ^ "LPID Press Release August 2020". Retrieved 2021-02-01.
  11. ^ "Idaho Registered Voters Page". Retrieved 2021-02-01.
  12. ^ "Start News 11/6/1997". 1997-11-06. p. 24. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
  13. ^ "Idaho Press". www.idahopress.com. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
  14. ^ "Platform". Retrieved 2021-01-27.
  15. ^ "Libertarian Party of Idaho". www.lpid.org. Retrieved 2021-01-12.
  16. ^ "LPID History Tracker". Retrieved 2021-01-27.
  17. ^ Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 1975, p. 26. NewsBank, infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=WORLDNEWS&docref=image/v2:114CF38DF1A90B10@EANX-NB-15FB556A811B03A4@2442512-15FB0B8D79CD11DE@25-15FB0B8D79CD11DE@. Accessed 9 July 2018.
  18. ^ Idaho Statesman, One Star ed., 28 Oct. 1976, p. 7. NewsBank, infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=WORLDNEWS&docref=image/v2:114CF38DF1A90B10@EANX-NB-15FDF6E037AE488D@2443080-15FCF763B622894D@6-15FCF763B622894D@. Accessed 9 July 2018.
  19. ^ "2000 Primary Results US President". www.sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2017-05-15.
  20. ^ "2004 General Results statewide". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2017-04-17.
  21. ^ "2006 General Results statewide". sos.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on 2009-10-08. Retrieved 2017-04-17.
  22. ^ "2008 General Results statewide". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2017-04-17.
  23. ^ "2008 General Results US President". www.sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2017-05-15.
  24. ^ "2010 General Results statewide". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2017-04-17.
  25. ^ http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/results/2012/General/tot_stwd.htm
  26. ^ rob, oates. "Official Campaign Web Site - Rob Oates". The Library of Congress. Retrieved 2017-04-04.
  27. ^ "2012 General Results US President". www.sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2017-05-15.
  28. ^ "Former SW Idaho prosecutor running for governor". KXLY. 2014-03-13. Retrieved 2017-04-04.
  29. ^ "Statewide Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2017-04-17.
  30. ^ "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2017-04-17.
  31. ^ "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2017-04-17.
  32. ^ "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2017-04-17.
  33. ^ "President - by County". www.sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2017-05-15.

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