Libertarian National Committee
| Libertarian Party logo | |
| Founded | 1971 |
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| Headquarters | Washington, D.C., U.S. |
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Key people
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Nicholas Sarwark, Chairman Arvin Vohra, Vice Chairman Tim Hagan, Treasurer Alicia Mattson, Secretary |
| Website | [1] |
The Libertarian National Committee (LNC) controls and manages the affairs, properties, and funds of the United States Libertarian Party. It is composed of the party officers, five at-large representatives elected every two years at the national convention, and a theoretical maximum of 10 regional representatives. The current chair, elected in June 2014, is Nicholas Sarwark.[1] The Executive Director is Wes Benedict.[2]
The Libertarian National Committee has lobbied or filed lawsuits against laws and regulations that restrict contributions to parties and candidates.[3][4][5][6]
The Libertarian National Committee is a separate entity from the "Libertarian National Congressional Committee", a Federal Elections Commission registered entity,[7] now doing business as the "Libertarian National Campaign Committee."[8]
National Chairs
| Nicholas Sarwark | 2014-present |
| Geoff Neale | 2012-2014 |
| Mark Hinkle | 2010-2012 |
| Bill Redpath | 2006–2010 |
| Michael Dixon | 2004–2006 |
| Geoff Neale | 2002–2004 |
| Jim Lark | 2000–2002 |
| David Bergland | 1998–2000 |
| Steve Dasbach | 1993–1998 |
| Mary Gingell | 1991–1993 |
| Dave Walter (political activist) | December 1988-1991 |
| Jim Turney (political activist) | August 1985-December 1988 |
| Randy VerHagen | May 1985-August 1985 |
| Paul K. Grant | 1983–1985 |
| Alicia Clark | 1981–1983 |
| David Bergland | 1977–1981 |
| Ed Crane | 1974–1977 |
| Susan Nolan | 1972-1974 |
| David Nolan | 1971-1972 |
See also
- 2016 Libertarian National Convention
- 2014 Libertarian National Convention
- 2012 Libertarian National Convention
References
- ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
- ↑ Libertarian National Committee staff listing on national Libertarian Party website
- ↑ Campaign Law Case Brings Debate, Crowds; McCain-Feingold, Washington Post, December 5, 2002.
- ↑ Campaign: Federal Court Strikes Cornerstones Of Soft-money, The Free Lance–Star, Free Lance-Star - May 3, 2003.
- ↑ A Soft-Money Loophole?, CBS News, February 11, 2009.
- ↑ Libertarian National Committee Clarifies Lawsuit Against Limits on Donations to Parties from Bequests, Ballot Access News, July 25th, 2011.
- ↑ Libertarian National Congressional Committee Federal Elections Commission filings page.
- ↑ Libertarian National Congressional Committee website.
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