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  1. The Libertarian Party (LP) is a political party in the United States that promotes civil liberties, non-interventionism, laissez-faire capitalism, and limiting the size and scope of government. The party was conceived in August 1971 at meetings in the home of David F. Nolan in Westminster, Colorado , [7] [8] and was officially formed on ...

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    The political ideas of the Libertarian Party reflect the ideas of libertarianism: supporting less regulated markets, a less powerful state, strong civil liberties (favoring same-sex marriage and other LGBT rights), the legalization of cannabis, separation of church and state, open immigration, neutrality in diplomatic issues, staying out of other c...

    The Libertarian Party has had a number of records, such as being the first party to get an electoral vote for a woman in a United States presidential election. On May 5, 2012, Gary Johnson received the Libertarian Party's official nomination for President of the United States in the 2012 election. In 2016, Johnson once again became the party's nomi...

    Given the diverse nature of libertarianism, there are several political factions within the Libertarian Party that have formed caucuses. Currently, the Mises Caucusruns the party.

  2. Dick Randolph, first Libertarian elected to a state legislature. Marshall Burt, first Libertarian elected to a state legislature since the early 2000s. While many Libertarians have served in state legislatures, only 10 were elected as Libertarians. Since his party switch in May 2023, Vermont state representative Jarrod Sammis is the only ...

  3. The Libertarian Party of the United States was formed in Colorado Springs in the home of Luke Zell by a group of individuals led by David Nolan on December 11, 1971, after several months of debate among members of the Committee to Form a Libertarian Party, founded July 17.

  4. 2 days ago · Libertarian Party, U.S. political party devoted to the principles of libertarianism. It supports the rights of individuals to exercise virtual sole authority over their lives and sets itself against the traditional services and regulatory and coercive powers of federal, state, and local governments.

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  5. Jan 29, 2024 · The Libertarian Party (LP) is your representative in American politics. It is the only political party that respects you as a unique and responsible individual. Our slogan is that we are “The Party of Principle” because we stand firmly on our principles.

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  7. Learn about the Libertarian Party, the sole political organization upholding individuals as special beings with the power of autonomy and responsibility. Find out its platform, candidates, history, and how to join or support it.

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