LP Iowa

Gary Johnson has won the nomination on the second ballot.  Vice presidential nominations are now taking place. In Iowa, we need 1500 signatures of eligible voters to place the Libertarian Party presidential nominees on the ballot. If asked, please sign. […]

…being decided at the national convention as this post is being prepared. The nomination and state-by-state roll call of delegates is being live streamed at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/libertarian-party1. The first round of voting has taken place with the Iowa delegation casting their

C-Span spoke with Nicholas Sarwark, chair of the Libertarian Party on May 26th prior to the start of the national convention.  Here is a link to that interview.  C-Span is also covering the national convention and will air the presidential

Following are excerpts from a May 26, 2016, Press Release from the Libertarian Party: ORLANDO — On the eve of the opening of the 2016 Libertarian Nominating Convention, a record 985 delegates and 344 alternate delegates hailing from 50 states

All eyes will be on the 2016 Libertarian Party National Convention from May 26 through May 30 at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando. With the theme, “Legalize Freedom,” the convention will draw delegates from across the country to select

Several Iowans have received the LPIA nomination for House and Senate campaigns. You can see if Libertarian is running in your district on the Candidates page on this website. Do not be discouraged if you do not hear of the

The question is not uncommon: “Why don’t I hear about the Libertarians?” Libertarians on the national scene have as many candidates seeking the party’s presidential nomination as did the Republicans. The Libertarian candidates have also held debates but without a

4:30 p.m. – The convention has ended and pictures of candidates is in progress. The LPIA looks forward to an energetic campaign season. Be sure to stay in touch with the party through this website, its Facebook page, its county

12:08 p.m. – The business meeting has adjourned. An afternoon program of speakers will be held after lunch. 12:07 p.m. – James Schneider has been nominated to fill the vacancy for Campaigns & Elections. He says he is already working