Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania
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Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania | |
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Chairperson | Jennifer Moore[1] |
Founded | 1971 |
Headquarters | 3915 Union Deposit Road, Box#223 Harrisburg, PA 17109 |
Membership (2021) | ![]() |
Ideology | Libertarianism ▪ Constitutional democracy ▪ Fiscal conservatism ▪ Limited government ▪ Market liberalism ▪ Non-interventionism ▪ Social tolerance |
National affiliation | Libertarian Party |
Colors | Gold-yellow |
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www.lppa.org | |
The Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania is the Pennsylvania affiliate of the Libertarian Party. The state chair is Jennifer Moore.
Leadership[]
As of July 2021, party leadership consisted of chair Jennifer Moore, regional vice chairs Adam Reinhardt, William Sloane, and Sam Robb; secretary Bonnie Flaherty, treasurer Nicole Shultz, and executive director Kevin Gaughen.[1]
LPPA Platform[]
The party believes that each individual must be free to do as she or he pleases as long as she or he does not infringe upon the equal right of others. Another tenet is that force must not be used on an individual, unless that individual has initiated the use of force or fraud. The party also believes that only those laws that are consistent with the purpose of the government to protect and secure individuals' rights should be utilized by the government.[3]
Elected officeholders[]
The Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania has had many candidates elected to city and county positions throughout the State of Pennsylvania.[4]
Vote totals for Libertarian candidates in Pennsylvania[]
Federal elections[]
U.S. President[]
Year | Candidate | Votes | Percentage |
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1980 | Ed Clark | 33,263 | 0.73% |
1984 | David Bergland | 6,982 | 0.14% |
1988 | Ron Paul | 12,051 | 0.27% |
1992 | Andre Marrou | 21,477 | 0.43% |
1996 | Harry Browne | 28,000 | 0.62% |
2000 | 11,248 | 0.23% | |
2004 | Michael Badnarik | 21,185 | 0.40% |
2008 | Bob Barr | 19,912 | 0.33% |
2012 | Gary Johnson | 49,991 | 0.87% |
2016 | 146,715 | 2.38% | |
2020 | Jo Jorgensen | 79,380[5] | 1.15% |
U.S. Senate[]
Year | Candidate | Votes | Percentage |
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1980 | David K. Walter | 18,595 | .42% |
1982 | Barbara I. Karkutt | 19,244 | .53% |
1988 | Henry E. Haller II | 11,822 | .27% |
1992 | John Perry | 219,319 | 4.6% |
1994 | Donald Ernsberger | 59,115 | 1.68% |
1998 | Jack Iannantuono | 46,103 | 1.6% |
2000 | John Featherman | 45,775 | 1.00% |
2004 | Betsy Summers | 79,263 | 1.43% |
2012 | Rayburn Smith | 96,926 | 1.7% |
2016 | Edward T. Clifford III | 235,142 | 3.89% |
2018 | Dale Kerns | 50,153 | 1.00% |
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Leadership". Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
- ^ Pennsylvania Department of State. "2021 Voter Registration Statistics - May 18, 2021 Primary" (PDF). Retrieved 13 June 2021.
- ^ "Statement of Principles". lppa.org. Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
- ^ "Elected Libertarians".
- ^ "Department Of State Certifies Presidential Election Results". Pennsylvania Pressroom. 24 November 2020. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
External links[]
- Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania
- Libertarian Party of Chester County
- Libertarian Party of Bucks County
- Libertarian Party of Philadelphia
- Libertarian Party of York County
- Libertarian Party of Lancaster County
- Northampton County Libertarian Party
- Libertarian Party of Snyder County
- Libertarian Party of Montgomery County
- Libertarian Party of Delaware County
- Libertarian Party of Allegheny County
- Libertarian Party (United States) by state
- Political parties in Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania stubs
- United States political party stubs