2012 Libertarian National Convention
Red Rock Resort, Las Vegas, NV
[Summarized from 2012 Libertarian Party Convention Minutes prepared by LNC Secretary Alicia Mattson]
See Press Releases, below

May 3, 2012
Convention called to order at 9:25 a.m..

Credentials Committee Chair Emily Salvette presented the credentials report.
list of voting delegates approved by the Credentials Committee included 299 delegates and 5 alternates with 304 people eligible to vote.

Michael Cloud presented the keynote address.

Officer reports - Chairman Mark Hinkle.

Convention agenda adopted
Thursday, May 3
9:00 am
9:30 am -10:30 am
10:30 am – noon
Noon – 1:30 pm
1:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Friday, May 4
9:00 am
9:00 am – noon
Noon – 1:30 pm
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Saturday, May 5
9:00 am
9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Sunday, May 6
9:00 am
9:00 am – 2:00 pm


Call to Order
Keynote Address
Officer Reports, Bylaws and Rules Committee Report
 lunch adjournment
Bylaws and Rules Committee Report (continued)

Call to Order
Platform Committee Report
lunch adjournment
Platform Committee Report (continued)


Call to Order
Presidential / Vice Presidential Nominations, LNC Elections


Call to Order
LNC Elections (continued)

Treasurer Bill Redpath presented the Treasurer’s report.

Dan Karlan as Chair of the Bylaws and Rules Committee began presentation of the committee’s report.

Lunch Break

Ms. Salvette presented an updated Credentials Committee report.
419 delegates and 10 alternates with 428 people eligible to vote.

Bylaws and Rules Committee report continued.

Convention adjourned at 4:00 p.m..

May 4, 2012
Thomas Paine Award and Thomas Jefferson Leadership awards presented.

Convention called to order at 9:38 a.m..

Ms. Salvette presented an updated Credentials Committee report.
517 delegates and 12 alternates with 528 people eligible to vote.

Consideration of a bylaw amendment - Convention registration fee motions.

Based on Credentials Committee report of 528 delegates, Secretary Alicia Mattson announced that 53 presidential tokens would be required for debate participation. The deadline for submission of these tokens is 3:00 pm today.

Platform Committee report.

Lunch Break

Ms. Salvette presented an updated Credentials Committee report.
570 delegates and 11 alternates with 576 people eligible to vote.

Platform Committee report continued.

Convention adjourned at 3:30 p.m..

Totals for presidential debate qualification (53 tokens required)
Gary Johnson 263
Lee Wrights 127
Carl Person 28
Jim Burns 26
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May 5, 2012
Call to order at 9:25 a.m..

Ms. Salvette presented an updated Credentials Committee report.
611 delegates and 4 alternates with 614 people eligible to vote.

> Presidential Nomination
Convention Rule 7.1 requires that to be nominated for President, a candidate must receive at least 30 nomination tokens. Additional tokens had been turned in since the end-of-day totals yesterday, and the final Presidential nomination token counts are as follows:

Gary Johnson 264
Lee Wrights 127
Jim Burns 35
Carl Person 31
Sam Sloan 12
Rita Nunez Neumann 4
James Ogle 2
Jim Duensing, Roger Gary, Jim Gray, Ron Paul, Lori Anne Sunthonchart and Joy Waymire  1 each

Speaking for the Lee Wrights nomination were: Less Antman (CA), Mary Ruwart (TX) and Lee Wrights (TX)
Speaking for the Carl Person nomination were: Christopher Doscher (MD) and Carl Person (NY)
Speaking for the Jim Burns nomination was: Jim Burns (NV)
Speaking for the Gary Johnson nomination were: Bill Redpath (VA), Ed Clark (CA), and Gary Johnson (NM)

Roll-call announcement of state delegation totals:

Candidate
Votes
Percentage
Jim Burns
12
2.017
Gary Johnson
419
70.420
Carl Person
3
0.504
Lee Wrights
152
25.546
NOTA
3
0.504
Ron Paul (w/in)
1
0.168
Wayne Root (w/in)
1
0.168
Max Abramson (w/in)
2
0.336
Sam Sloan (w/in)
2
0.336

Having received a majority of the 595 votes cast, Gary Johnson was elected as the 2012 Libertarian Party Presidential Nominee.

Gary Johnson’s acceptance speech; he advocated the nomination of Jim Gray as his Vice Presidential running mate.

Lunch Break

Ms. Salvette presented an updated Credentials Committee report.
631 delegates and 2 alternates with 632 people eligible to vote.

> Vice Presidential Nomination
Convention Rule 7.4 requires that to be nominated for Vice-President, a candidate must receive at least 30 nomination tokens. The Vice-Presidential nomination token counts are as follows:

Jim Gray 242
Lee Wrights 120
Jim Burns 31
Sam Sloan 10
etc.

With 30 or more tokens, those nominated for Vice-President are Jim Gray, Lee Wrights, and Jim Burns.

Speaking for the Jim Gray nomination were: Jim Lark (VA), David Bergland (CA), and Jim Gray (CA)
Speaking for the Lee Wrights nomination were: John Jay Myers (TX), Nicholas Sarwark (CO) and Lee Wrights (TX)
Speaking for the Jim Burns nomination was: Jim Burns (NV)

Laura Delhomme (VA) moved to suspend the rules for the rest of the convention to dispense with the state-by- state roll call for the remaining elections and instead have the Secretary announce the results. The motion was adopted by a voice vote.

Candidate
Votes
Percentage
Jim Burns
6
1.000
Jim Gray
357
59.500
Lee Wrights
229
38.167
NOTA
7
1.167
Sam Sloan (w/in)
1
0.167

Having received a majority of the 600 votes cast, Jim Gray was elected as the 2012 Libertarian Party Vice- Presidential Nominee.

> Election of LNC Chair

Rebecca Sink-Burris (IN) and by Timothy Maguire (IN) nominated Mark Rutherford.
Nick Sarwark (CO) nominated NOTA.
Pat Dixon (TX) nominated Mark Hinkle.

Speaking for the nomination of Mark Hinkle were: Michael Cloud (AZ), Geoff Neale (TX) and Mark Hinkle (CA)
Speaking for the nomination of Mark Rutherford were: Jillian Mack (OH), Carissa Pillow (CA) and Mark Rutherford (IN)

Round 1

Candidate
Votes
Percentage
Mark Hinkle
221
40.109
Mark Rutherford
228
41.379
NOTA
101
18.330
Bill Redpath (w/in)
1
0.181

Since no candidate attained a majority, by Convention Rule 8.1.d, Mark Hinkle as the candidate with the fewest votes was dropped from the ballot for round 2.

Round 2 initial results
: Mark Rutherford 269 (49.631%)  NOTA 273 (50.369%)

Ed. Note: The initial results were challenged, there was a complete re-vote, and the day ended with no winner and the matter to be taken up the next morning.


Convention adjourned at 5:50 p.m..

May 6, 2012
Call to order at 9:03 a.m..

Ms. Salvette presented an updated Credentials Committee report.
590 delegates and 3 alternates with 592 people eligible to vote.

Election of LNC Chair continued.

Motion to re-open nominations was adopted with a voice vote.

Various individuals nominated and some declined.

More rounds of voting.

Geoff Neale was elected in Round 6 with 264 votes (61.682%) to 159 for NOTA (37.150%) and 5 for Mark Rutherford (w/in).

Lee Wrights was elected as LNC Vice Chair in Round 1 of voting.

Election of LNC Secretary Round 1

Election of LNC Treasurer Round 1

Adoption of resolution for the repeal of the National Defense Authorization Act.

Ruth Bennett elected LNC Secretary in Round 2.

Tim Hagan elected LNC Treasurer in Round 2.

LNC At-Large balloting (five candidates with highest vote totals)

Judicial Committee balloting (seven candidates with highest vote totals)



PRESS RELEASES from the Libertarian Party
[reverse chronological]

Saturday, May 5, 2012
Libertarian Party Nominates Judge James P. Gray for Vice President

Contact: Stephen Gordon 

               Kelly Dirkes


LAS VEGAS – The Libertarian Party on Saturday nominated Judge James P. Gray of California for Vice President of the United States, giving him a chance to take his agenda of downsizing the federal government and marijuana decriminalization to Washington.

 

Jim Gray was declared the party’s Vice Presidential nominee after he won 59 percent of the vote in the first round of balloting. He received 357 votes from the 600 delegates of the National Libertarian Convention held at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas, Nev.

 

His closest challenger, Lee Wrights of Texas, finished second with 229 votes.

 

 “I am proud. I am invigorated. I am excited. With Gov. Gary Johnson. I am determined to bring back prosperity and liberty to the United States of America.”  Judge Gray said.

 

A successful jurist who lives in Newport Beach, Calif. and presided over the Superior Court of Orange County, Judge Gray has been active in the Libertarian Party for several decades.  

 

He was the 2004 Libertarian Party candidate for the U.S. Senate in California challenging incumbent U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer.  He is also the chief proponent of a California ballot initiative called “Regulate Marijuana Like Wine” that, if passed, would decriminalize cannabis consumption and production.

 

Judge Gray will form a Libertarian Party ticket with  Gov. Gary Johnson, who won the party’s Presidential nomination earlier Saturday.

 

The delegates also gave a long and heartfelt standing ovation to runner up Lee Wrights.

 

“I’m not going anywhere,” said Wrights. “This is my home.”

 

R. Lee Wrights is a long-time Libertarian Party activist, writer and publisher of LibertyForAll.net.

 

“I am convinced that Jim Gray will be an exceptional candidate, and a very successful Vice President,” said Mark Hinkle, Libertarian Party Chair. “We have an impressive roster of talent this year to challenge our Big Government opponents not only in the race for the White House, but also in state and local races. The major parties offer Americans only one solution: Bigger government.  Libertarians will show voters how we can make government small while dramatically increasing jobs, lowering taxes, and scaling back government debt.” 

 

On Friday, the convention approved a new party platform, which denounced attempts by major U.S. political parties to grant to government the right to regulate the lives of individuals and seize the fruits of their labor without their consent.

 

The Libertarian Party insisted that individuals should be free to make choices for themselves and to accept responsibility for the consequences of the choices they make.

 

The Libertarian Party is the third largest political party in the United States, which is active in all 50 states and has more than 250,000 registered voters. 

 

Libertarians call for ending government interference in personal, family and business decisions, much lower government spending, repeal of dangerous and unnecessary regulations, lower taxes, a currency free of government manipulation, free trade, and a peaceful, non-interventionist foreign policy.

 

Millions of Americans have voted for Libertarian Party candidates in past elections throughout the country, despite the fact that many state governments place roadblocks in order to keep third party candidates off the ballot and deprive voters of a real choice.

 

Additional information about the 2012 Libertarian National Convention can be found at www.LibertyWillWin.com.

 

Additional information about the Libertarian Party can be found at www.LP.org

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Saturday, May 5, 2012

Libertarian Party Nominates Gary Johnson for President


Contact: Stephen Gordon 

               Kelly Dirkes

LAS VEGAS - The Libertarian Party nominated former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson for President of the United States, expressing confidence he will be able to find effective small-government solutions to the country’s most pressing problems and mount a strong challenge to his major party rivals.

 

Mr. Johnson was declared the party’s Presidential nominee after he won 70% percent of the vote in the first round of balloting by the 595 delegates of the National Libertarian Convention held at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas, NV.

 

His closest challenger, R. Lee Wrights of Texas, finished second with 25% of the ballots.

In his acceptance speech, Mr. Johnson promised to present a clear and viable alternative to major party candidates, saying his victory in November will offer Americans effective solutions to slow economic growth, high unemployment and endless foreign military commitments that sap the country’s financial strengths.  America, for the first time in modern history, is poised to reject the tired two-party duopoly that has brought the nation to its knees economically.

 

“I am honored and I just want to pledge that no one will be disappointed. We’re going to grow the Libertarian Party.” said Mr. Johnson.

 

A successful businessman who lives in Taos, NM,  Mr. Johnson is known as an unwavering crusader for fiscal responsibility, free enterprise and individual freedoms. During his gubernatorial tenure, he used his veto pen more than 750 times to forestall attempts to grow government and put an end to wasteful government projects. He cut taxes 14 while maintaining New Mexico as one of only four states in the country with a balanced budget. The state boasted a $1 billion budget surplus when Mr. Johnson left office in 2003.

 

The nominee’s biography can be found at garyjohnson2012.com/about

 

Mr. Johnson’s running mate will be chosen later today and can be watched live on C-Span. If no candidate for Vice President attains a majority on the first ballot, the candidate finishing last will be eliminated from the race. In addition, any candidate polling less than 5 percent will also be eliminated from the subsequent ballot. A candidate securing a majority of convention delegates will be the Vice Presidential nominee.

 

“I am convinced that Gary Johnson will be an exceptional candidate, and a very successful President,” said Mark Hinkle, Libertarian Party Chair. “We have an impressive roster of talent this year to challenge our Big Government opponents not only in the race for the White House, but also in state and local races. The major parties offer Americans only one solution: Bigger government.  Libertarians will show voters how we can make government small while dramatically increasing jobs, lowering taxes, and scaling back government debt.”

 

Yesterday the convention approved a new party platform, which leaves unchanged the fundamental tenants of the Libertarian Party: Individuals should be free to make choices for themselves and to accept responsibility for the consequences of the choices they make. Changes adopted by party delegates were generally ones that improve the wording or clarity of the party’s intent to advance liberty and shrink Big Government. One significant change adopted was to add ballot initiatives to the party’s mission.

 

The Libertarian Party is the third largest political party in the United States, which is active in all 50 states and has more than 250,000 registered voters.

 

Libertarians call for ending government interference in personal, family and business decisions, much lower government spending, repeal of dangerous and unnecessary regulations, lower taxes, a currency free of government manipulation, free trade, and a peaceful, non-interventionist foreign policy.

 

Millions of Americans have voted for Libertarian Party candidates in past elections throughout the country, despite the fact that many state governments place roadblocks in order to keep third party candidates off the ballot and deprive voters of a real choice.

 

Additional information about the 2012 Libertarian National Convention can be found at www.LibertyWillWin.com.


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Friday, May 4, 2012

Libertarian National Convention Chooses Presidential Debaters

 

Contact: Stephen Gordon 

               Kelly Dirkes

 

LAS VEGAS – Delegates of the National Libertarian Convention  here Friday chose two  participants of a presidential debate that will precede elections of the Libertarian Party’s Presidential and Vice Presidential nominees.

 

The debate, a key event in the nominating process, will begin at 6:00 P.M. Friday, May 4th at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas, Nev. and will broadcast live on C-Span It will be moderated by David Bergland, a former party National Chair and the 1984 presidential nominee. 

 

According to the results of a secret vote, taking part in tonight’s debate will be:

 

Gary Johnson, a former two-term governor for New Mexico, whose frequent use of the veto pen has earned him the nickname of “Governor Veto.” He cut taxes 14 times while never raising them. See also www.garyjohnson2012.com

 

R. Lee Wrights, a long-time Libertarian Party activist, writer and publisher. Mr. Wrights has dedicated his life and career to promoting the ideas of small government and individual freedom. See also LibertyForAll.net

 

“Everything points to a vigorous, interesting debate,” said Mark Hinkle, Libertarian Party Chair. “Both the debaters are seasoned politicians with solid Libertarian credentials. We’re looking forward to a campaign that will showcase our beliefs and values. We’re the small government alternative to Big Government Democrats and Republicans, which resonates with millions of voters who are deeply concerned with our weak economy and who fear it will get worse.”

 

The debaters were selected by convention delegates in a secret ballot, in which a candidate needed to score10 percent of the vote or higher to be allowed to take part.

 

While participation in the debate does not guarantee nomination for President, the poll serves as an important indicator of delegate preferences.

 

The Presidential and Vice Presidential nominees will be elected at the convention Saturday through independent voting processes starting with the presidential nomination. In the Libertarian Party, the Presidential nominee does not choose his or her running mate.

 

Party rules call for selecting the nominees through several rounds of balloting. If no candidate for President or Vice President attains a majority on the first ballot, the candidate finishing last will be eliminated from the race. In addition, any candidate polling less than 5 percent will also be eliminated from the subsequent ballot. A candidate securing a majority of convention delegates will be the nominee. All elections are being conducted at no expense to taxpayers.

 

The Libertarian Party is the third largest political party in the United States, which is active in all 50 states and has more than 250,000 registered voters. 

 

Libertarians call for ending government interference in personal, family and business decisions, much lower government spending, repeal of dangerous and unnecessary regulations, lower taxes, a currency free of government manipulation, free trade, and a peaceful, non-interventionist foreign policy.

 

Millions of Americans have voted for Libertarian Party candidates in past elections throughout the country, despite the fact that many state governments place roadblocks in order to keep third party candidates off the ballot and deprive voters of a real choice.

 

Additional information about the 2012 Libertarian National Convention can be found at www.LibertyWillWin.com.

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April 30, 2012
Libertarian Party's National Convention May 3-6 in Las Vegas

WASHINGTON – The Libertarian Party will hold the National Libertarian Convention at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas, Nev., from May 3rd through May 6th to select the Presidential and Vice Presidential nominees, adopt any changes to the platform and choose top party officials.
 
The convention, themed Liberty Will Win, coincides with the 40th anniversary of the party, which is celebrated by Libertarians across the country. Between 600 and 700 delegates from all parts of the country are expected to take part. The keynote address “Big Government is the Disease; Voting Libertarian Is the Only Cure” will be delivered at 9:30 A.M. on Thursday, May 3rd by Michael Cloud, a veteran party strategist and communications expert.
 
"The problem is not the abuse of power ... it's the power to abuse. Take away the power and no abuse is possible," Mr. Cloud will say, according to the text of his prepared remarks.
 
Mark Hinkle, Libertarian Party Chair, said he anticipated one of the most exciting conventions ever.
 
“We have strong candidates -- and a growing number of independents, Tea Party faithful, disaffected Republicans, and anti-war, anti-crony-capitalism Democrats looking to us to field true liberty candidates,” Mr. Hinkle said. “We’re the small government alternative to Big Government Democrats and Republicans, which resonates with millions of voters who are deeply concerned with our weak economy and who fear it will get worse.”
 
The Libertarian Party’s nominating process differs significantly from that of the Republican and Democratic Parties.
 
Both the Presidential and Vice Presidential nominees are elected at the convention through independent voting processes starting with the presidential nomination. The Presidential nominee does not choose his or her running mate.
 
The first round of balloting will begin after the opening of the convention on Thursday, May 3rd and close at 3:00 P.M. on Friday, May 4th when delegates will choose participants of a nationally-televised Presidential debate that will take place on Friday, May 4th  from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.  Those included in the debate will be announced by 3:30 P.M. on May 4th. Only candidates scoring 10 percent of the ballot or more will be allowed to take part.
 
This year’s contenders for appearing on the stage include, in reverse alphabetical order, writer, Libertarian activist, and Air Force veteran R. Lee Wrights, documentary producer Bill Still, attorney and Army veteran Carl Person, computer programmer Scott Keller, former New Mexico Governor and businessman Gary Johnson, and Libertarian activist and Marine veteran Jim Burns.
 
Party rules call for selecting the nominees after the debate through several rounds of balloting. If no candidate for President or Vice President attains a majority on the first ballot, the candidate finishing last will be eliminated from the race. In addition, any candidate polling less than 5 percent will also be eliminated from the subsequent ballot. A candidate securing a majority of convention delegates will be the nominee.
 
“We have an impressive roster of talent this year to challenge our Big Government opponents not only in the race for the White House, but also in state and local races,” noted Mr. Hinkle. “The major parties offer Americans only one solution: Bigger government.  Libertarians will show voters how we can make government small while dramatically increasing jobs, lowering taxes, and scaling back government debt.” 
 
The Libertarian Party is the third largest political party in the United States, which is active in all 50 states and has more than 250,000 registered voters. 
 
Libertarians call for ending government interference in personal, family and business decisions, much lower government spending, repeal of dangerous and unnecessary regulations, lower taxes, a currency free of government manipulation, free trade, and a peaceful, non-interventionist foreign policy.
 
Millions of Americans have voted for Libertarian Party candidates in past elections throughout the country, despite the fact that many state governments place roadblocks in order to keep third party candidates off the ballot and deprive voters of a real choice.
 
Additional information about the 2012 Libertarian National Convention can be found at www.LibertyWillWin.com. Additional information about the Libertarian Party can be found at www.LP.org.

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April 13, 2012

Libertarian Party's National Convention May 3-6 in Las Vegas

WASHINGTON – The Libertarian Party will hold the National Libertarian Convention at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas, Nev., from May 3rd through May 6th to select the Presidential and Vice Presidential nominees, adopt any changes to the platform and choose top party officials.  

The convention, themed Liberty Will Win, coincides with the 40th anniversary of the party, which is celebrated by Libertarians across the country.

Between 600 and 700 delegates from all parts of the country are expected to take part. The keynote address “Big Government is the Disease; Voting Libertarian Is the Only Cure” will be delivered at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, May 3rd by Michael Cloud, a veteran party strategist and communications expert. 

“We’re anticipating one of the most exciting conventions ever,” said Mark Hinkle, Libertarian Party Chair. “We have strong candidates and a growing number of independents, Tea Party faithful, disaffected Republicans, and anti-war, anti-crony-capitalism Democrats looking to us to field true liberty candidates. We’re the small government alternative to Big Government Democrats and Republicans, which resonates with millions of voters who are deeply concerned with our weak economy and who fear it will get worse.” 

The Libertarian Party’s nominating process differs significantly from that of the Republican and Democratic Parties.  

Both the Presidential and Vice Presidential nominees are elected at the convention through independent voting processes starting with the presidential nomination. The Presidential nominee does not choose his or her running mate.

The period from the opening of the convention on Thursday, May 3rd, until 3:00 pm on Friday, May 4th will be used by delegates to choose the participants for a nationally-televised Presidential debate which will take place later that evening, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.  A Presidential candidate must garner the exclusive support of at least 10 percent of the delegates in order to take part.  Those candidates who make the cut will be announced by 3:30 pm on May 4th.

This year’s contenders for appearing on the stage include, in alphabetical order, Libertarian activist and Marine veteran Jim Burns, former New Mexico Governor and businessman Gary Johnson, computer programmer Scott Keller, voting systems activist James Ogle, attorney and Army veteran Carl Person, businessman Leroy Saunders, Libertarian activist Sam Sloan, documentary producer Bill Still, Tea Party activist Joy Waymire, and writer, Libertarian activist, and Air Force veteran R. Lee Wrights.

Party rules call for selecting the nominees after the debate through several rounds of balloting. If no candidate for President or Vice President attains a majority on the first ballot, the candidate finishing last will be eliminated from the race. In addition, any candidate polling less than five percent will also be eliminated from the subsequent ballot. A candidate securing a majority of convention delegates’ votes will be the nominee. 

“We have an impressive roster of talent this year to challenge our Big Government opponents not only in the race for the White House, but also in state and local races,” noted Mr. Hinkle. “The major parties offer Americans only one solution: Bigger government.  Libertarians will show voters how we can make government small while dramatically increasing jobs, lowering taxes, and scaling back government debt.”  

The Libertarian Party is the third largest political party in the United States, which is active in all 50 states and has more than 250,000 registered voters. 

Libertarians call for ending government interference in personal, family and business decisions, much lower government spending, repeal of dangerous and unnecessary regulations, lower taxes, a currency free of government manipulation, free trade, and a peaceful, non-interventionist foreign policy. 

Millions of Americans have voted for Libertarian Party candidates in past elections throughout the country, despite the fact that many state governments place roadblocks in order to keep third party candidates off the ballot and deprive voters of a real choice.

Additional information about the 2012 Libertarian National Convention can be found at www.LibertyWillWin.com.



PRESS RELEASE from Gary Johnson 2012

GOV. GARY JOHNSON WINS LIBERTARIAN PARTY NOMINATION

Pledges to Offer a Real Choice in November
 
May 5, 2012, Las Vegas NV – Gaining more than 70% of the vote on the first ballot, former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson Saturday earned the Libertarian Party nomination for President of the United States.  As the Libertarian nominee, Johnson is expected to be on the ballot in all 50 states.

Accepting the nomination, Johnson said,  “Millions of Americans want and deserve the opportunity to vote for a candidate in November who will get us out of the war in Afghanistan immediately,  truly cut federal spending, end the failed war on drugs, repeal the Patriot Act, and support marriage equality.  I am excited to offer that option: A proven fiscal conservative, a proven defender of civil liberties, and an advocate for social tolerance."
 
Jim Gray, retired Judge of the California Superior Court, was nominated as the party's candidate for Vice-President.  Gary was endorsed by Governor Johnson.

The Libertarian National convention is being held in Las Vegas, NV, and concludes Sunday, May 6.
 
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