The Libertarian Party of Iowa (LPIA) held their state convention on March 24th, 2018, the first following the caucus-to-convention process earned when the LPIA achieved major party status during the 2016 election.
The weekend events featured Libertarian Party presidential candidate Adam Kokesh, keynote speaker C. Michael Pickens, FreedomWorks’ Tyler Williams and activist/singer/songwriter Jordan Page, known for his music during the Ron Paul movement, as entertainment.
As well, Iowa Gubernatorial Candidates Marco Battaglia and Jake Porter gave a spirited debate, moderated by C. Michael Pickens, which highlighted their libertarian solutions to real Iowa issues.
Click here to catch it recorded live if you missed out: LPIA Debate
The delegate body also elected a new State Central Committee and National Delegates to the 2018 Libertarian National Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana.
We welcome the incoming committee, which is comprised of veteran committee members as well as activists joining the committee and thank the LNC Delegation and state/district delegates for their participation in this important representative process.
The LPIA State Convention will reconvene on Saturday, June 9th at the Des Moines Community College, Newton Campus auditorium to elect our Lt. Governor nominee and to fill any state level ballot vacancies, we encourage all state/district delegates to attend and participate! Further details to be released shortly.
LPIA 2018-2020 State Central Committee:
State Officers:
Joseph Howe – Chair
Myra Matejka – Co-Chair
Sarah Mitchell – Treasurer
Julia Ofenbakh – Secretary
At-Large Delegates:
Joe Gleason
Carl Krambeck
US Congressional District Representatives:
Ed Juan – District 1
Fred Perryman – District 1 Alternate
Ethan Lyle – District 2
Joey Speak District 2 Alternate
Edward Wright – District 3
Bryan Holder – District 3 Alternate
Eric Cooper – District 4
Lynn Gentry – District 4 Alternate
