Libertarian Party of Michigan explained

Libertarian Party of Michigan
Leader1 Title:Chair
Leader1 Name:Andrew Chadderdon[1]
Leader2 Title:Vice Chairs
Leader2 Name:Leah Dailey & Trevor Step
Leader3 Title:Secretary
Leader3 Name:Daniel Ziemba
Leader4 Title:Treasurer
Leader4 Name:Paul Urben
Foundation:1972
Colors: Gold
Ideology:Libertarianism
Headquarters:Lansing, MI
Seats1 Title:Michigan House of Representatives
Seats2 Title:Michigan Senate
Seats3 Title:Statewide Executive Offices
Seats4 Title:U.S. House of Representatives
Seats5 Title:U.S. Senate
Country:Michigan
Seats6 Title:Other elected officials
Seats6:7 [2]

The Libertarian Party of Michigan is the state affiliate of the Libertarian Party of the United States (LP) for Michigan. Like the national LP, the Libertarian Party of Michigan advocates for libertarian political goals. The party gained primary ballot access status in 2016 due to the vote total of presidential nominee Gary Johnson, but lost it after 2018 gubernatorial nominee Bill Gelineau failed to reach the required threshold in the general election.

Several Libertarians have held public office in Michiganmost at the local level.[3] The party, a member of the Michigan Third Parties Coalition, advocates for changes in Michigan's election laws that allow for greater third party representation in the state.[4]

History

The Libertarian Party of Michigan was founded in 1972. In the mid-1990s, the party had 1,500 dues paying members. The party was down to 800 such members in 2004. The party had a candidate in every congressional race in 2000 but failed to repeat in 2002. For 2004, the party had candidates in all 15 congressional races and 21 state House races[5] in 2007, the party joined with the existing third parties to form Michigan Third Parties Coalition lobbying group.[4]

In 2016, Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson won 172,136 votes in Michigan, qualifying the state party for a primary election in 2018. The only contested election on its primary ballot that year was for governor with Grand Rapids businessman Bill Gelineau and retired teacher John Tatar.[6]

In April 2020, U.S. Representative Justin Amash of Michigan's 3rd District joined the Libertarians, becoming the first and so far only member of Congress or federal official representing the party from any state, after leaving the Republican Party in 2019 and spending many months as an independent.[7] He declined to seek reelection under his new affiliation and departed from Congress in 2021.

Shortly after the 2024 Libertarian National Convention, the Michigan delegates challenged the state party's leadership, claiming that the party chair did not have the authority to add Michigan to Region 1 of the convention.[8] In doing so this prevents the Michigan Libertarian Party from authorizing regional agreements and voting on regional representatives. Libertarian National Committee Secretary Caryn Ann Harlos stated that the Michigan chair has the authority to join the Region, and requested that the delegates appeal the decision to the Libertarian Party’s Judicial Committee if they wish to contest it further.

Libertarians in public office

Elected libertarians currently in public office

Libertarians elected under a different party affiliation

Former elected libertarians

Libertarians appointed to public office

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Leadership . July 25, 2023.
  2. Web site: Elected Officials. June 1, 2024.
  3. News: John . Michalak . A Friend to Hazel Park Loses Battle With Lymphoma . December 27, 2006 . Daily Tribune . April 8, 2007 . February 8, 2007 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070208120517/http://www.dailytribune.com/stories/122706/loc_20061227005.shtml . dead .
  4. News: Winger . Richard . Michigan Minor Parties Form Lobbying Coalition . July 18, 2018 . Ballot Access News . Richard Winger . July 3, 2007.
  5. News: . Libertarians Going in with Large Slate, Low Expectations . The Macomb Daily . October 22, 2004 . September 27, 2007 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070927204608/http://www.macombdaily.com/stories/102204/sta_libertar001.shtml .
  6. News: Gibbons . Lauren . First-ever primary ballot puts Michigan Libertarian Party in uncharted territory . July 18, 2018 . Mlive Michigan . Mlive Media Group . July 18, 2018.
  7. Web site: Justin Amash Becomes the First Libertarian Member of Congress. April 29, 2020. Reason. January 7, 2021.
  8. Web site: Evans . Jordan Willow . Michigan Libertarians Dispute LNC Region Formation Agreement at Libertarian Party Convention . independentpoliticalreport.com . 27 May 2024.
  9. Web site: Hazel Park City Government . Elected Officials . Hazel Park City Government . 2007-04-08 . 2009-08-30 . https://web.archive.org/web/20090830232827/http://www.hazelpark.org/elected.htm . dead .
  10. Web site: Elected Officials . Libertarian Party of Michigan.
    Web site: Glen Oaks Board of Trustees . Glen Oaks Community College.
  11. Web site: Leadership & Committees – Glen Oaks Community College.
  12. Web site: Detroit councilman accused of being 'rewarded' for votes. Sarah. Rahal. The Detroit News.
  13. Web site: Libertarian Candidates.
  14. Web site: Mancelona Township Board – Mancelona Township. www.mancelonatownship.com.
  15. Web site: Two on ballot for Mancelona Township supervisor. Brooke. Kansier. Traverse City Record-Eagle. 26 October 2020 .
  16. Web site: Community Advisory Councils Seek Recognition.. Telegram.
  17. Web site: District 4 Has a New Community Advisory Council .
  18. News: Murphy . Shannon . A Vote for Change: Former Police Captain Earns Most Votes in Council Race . Times Herald . November 7, 2007 .
  19. Web site: South Haven City Government . City Council Members . South Haven City Government . 2007-04-08 . 2010-07-30 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100730091834/http://www.south-haven.com/csh%20folder/csh/Pages/Council.html . dead .
  20. News: Richard . Winger . Three Parties Win Seats on Ypsilanti Township Park Commission Board . November 21, 2016 . Ballot Access News .
  21. Libertarian Party National Committee, "Our History" . "lp.org" (website)
  22. Web site: Libertarian Party of Virginia . 59 Libertarians elected to local office in nine states . Libertarian Party of Virginia . 2007-08-06 . 2016-03-03 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160303222723/http://www.lpva.com/Archives/News/2001/20011112electionResults.shtml . dead .
  23. News: Melanie . Hunter . Libertarian, Green, Independent Party Candidates Hold Debate in NYC . 2004 . Crosswalk . 2007-08-06 . 2012-07-17 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120717041548/http://www.crosswalk.com/1282287/ . dead .
  24. Web site: Thirtieth Council of the City of Berkley . The Thirty-Fourth Meeting of the Thirtieth Council of the City of Berkley . Thirtieth Council of the City of Berkley . 2007-08-06 . 2007-11-29 . https://web.archive.org/web/20071129122131/http://www.berkleymich.org/Calendar/eventsCal/Uploads/081505.pdf . dead .
  25. Web site: Berkley City Government . 2005 Election Results . Berkley City Government . 2007-08-06 . 2008-07-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080705192827/http://www.berkleymich.org/web/2005ElectionResults.asp . dead .
  26. Web site: Michigan Elects First Libertarian!. May–June 1988. Michigan Libertarian. June 15, 2018.
  27. News: Terry . Oparka . Troy Incumbents Prevail – The Slate Does Not . November 7, 2007 . C & G newspapers . November 21, 2007 . June 2, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160602205339/http://www.candgnews.com/Homepage-Articles/2007/11-7-07/TG-ELECTION.asp . dead .
  28. News: John . Michalak . Troy Eyes Prayer Policy . March 29, 2005 . Daily Tribune . August 6, 2007 . September 27, 2007 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070927034934/http://www.dailytribune.com/stories/032905/loc_20050329012.shtml . dead .
  29. Web site: Eisenbacher . David . eisenbacher.org . 2007-08-06 . 2021-02-26 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210226123926/http://eisenbacher.org/ . dead .
  30. News: Greg . Dirasian . Eisenbacher Wins!!! . April 2, 2002 . LPM Online .
  31. News: Bill . Hall . Libertarian Party of Michigan November Election Highlights . November 27, 2008 . Independent Political Report .
  32. Web site: City of Kentwood . 2nd Ward Commissioner Erwin Haas . City of Kentwood . 2015-07-20 . 2017-06-20 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170620144958/http://www.ci.kentwood.mi.us/cityhall/committees/citycommission/citycommission/Erwin-Haas.asp . dead .
    Web site: Erwin . Haas . Erwin Haas Libertarian .
  33. Web site: Stahl . Erin . Erin Stahl for St. Clair Shores City Council .
  34. Web site: St. Clair Shores City Government . St. Clair Shores City Council . St. Clair Shores City Government.
  35. Web site: Meridian Township Board . Charter Township of Meridian Township Board Regular Meeting Meridian Township Board . 2007-08-06 . 2007-09-28 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070928100617/http://www.meridian.mi.us/meetings/tb/minutes050505.htm . dead .
  36. Web site: Clinton Township Historical Commission. www.ctwphc.org. August 10, 2017.

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