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{{Infobox Local Affiliate | {{Infobox Local Affiliate | ||
|name = Northwest Michigan Libertarian Party | |name = Northwest Michigan Libertarian Party | ||
|logo = | |logo = NwMLP.jpg | ||
|jurisdiction = Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee and Wexford Counties, Michigan | |jurisdiction = Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee and Wexford Counties, Michigan | ||
|state = Michigan | |state = Michigan | ||
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|dechartered = | |dechartered = | ||
|status = Active | |status = Active | ||
|chair = [[ | |chair = [[David Holmer]] | ||
|vice-chair = [[ | |vice-chair = [[Cory Dean]] | ||
|secretary = [[ | |secretary = [[Philip Lindsay]] | ||
|treasurer = | |treasurer = | ||
|website = http://nwmichiganlibertarians.org// | |website = http://nwmichiganlibertarians.org// | ||
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==Leadership== | ==Leadership== | ||
As of | As of March 2021 | ||
*[[ | *[[David Holmer]], Chair | ||
*[[ | *[[Cory Dean]], Vice-Chair | ||
*[[ | *[[Philip Lindsay]], Secretary | ||
*[[Ben Boren]], Outreach Director | *[[Ben Boren]], Outreach Director | ||
*[[ | *[[Andrew Hockshaw]], At-Large Director | ||
*[[ | *[[Kyle Perrin]], At-Large Director | ||
==Early History== | ==Early History== | ||
'''Northwest Michigan Libertarians''' was a group that formed in early 2017 from over six years of grassroots work by activists, [[Ben Schultz]] and [[Donna Gundle-Krieg]]. Their mission was to spread libertarian ideas throughout Northwest Michigan.<ref> [https://www.facebook.com/NWMILibertarian/ Northwest Michigan Libertarians on Facebook]</ref> In April, the Chair of the [[Libertarian Party of Michigan]], [[Bill Gelineau]] visited the group and gave them 5 delegate positions at the upcoming 2017 Lansing State Convention.<ref> [http://dekrealty.com/libertarians-meet-state-chairman-discuss-nw-michigan-group/ Libertarians Meet State Chairman, Discuss Northwest Michigan Group], April 14, 2017.</ref> | '''Northwest Michigan Libertarians''' was a group that formed in early 2017 from over six years of grassroots work by activists, [[Ben Schultz]] and [[Donna Gundle-Krieg]]. Their mission was to spread libertarian ideas throughout Northwest Michigan.<ref> [https://www.facebook.com/NWMILibertarian/ Northwest Michigan Libertarians on Facebook]</ref> In April, the Chair of the [[Libertarian Party of Michigan]], [[Bill Gelineau]] visited the group and gave them 5 delegate positions at the upcoming 2017 Lansing State Convention.<ref> [http://dekrealty.com/libertarians-meet-state-chairman-discuss-nw-michigan-group/ Libertarians Meet State Chairman, Discuss Northwest Michigan Group], April 14, 2017.</ref> | ||
On January 16, 2018, the Political Director of the [[Libertarian Party of Michigan]], [[ | On January 16, 2018, the Political Director of the [[Libertarian Party of Michigan]], [[Gregory Stempfle]] gave an online presentation for the group about elections in northwest Michigan and filing requirements.<ref> [http://nwmichiganlibertarians.org/running-public-office-2018-nw-michigan-libertarian/ Running for Public Office in 2018 as a NW Michigan Libertarian], February 1, 2018.</ref> As a result, two libertarians were elected precinct delegates: [[Donna Gundle-Krieg]] for Antrim County<ref> [http://www.antrimcounty.org/downloads/statementofvotescast.pdf Antrim County 2018 Precinct Delegate Results], August 7, 2018.</ref> and [[David Holmer]] for Manistee County<ref> [http://www.manisteecountymi.gov/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=3846&Itemid=302 Manistee County 2018 Precinct Delegate Results], August 7, 2018.</ref>. | ||
On March 27, [[David Holmer]] became the group's first Libertarian candidate for public office, announcing his bid for Manistee County Commissioner at a local library board meeting.<ref> [https://www.manisteelibrary.org/about-us/copy2_of_library-board/library-board-meeting-minutes/library-board-meeting-minutes-2018/march-27-2018-board-meeting.pdf/view March 27, 2018 MCL Minutes]</ref> He also campaigned against the library millage based on libertarian platform of limited government and taxation is theft.<ref> [http://nwmichiganlibertarians.org/libertarian-candidate-for-manistee-county-commissioner-opposes-library-millage-renewal/ Libertarian Candidate for Manistee County Commissioner Opposes Library Millage], July 3, 2018.</ref> And, on April 26, [[Donna Gundle-Krieg]] represented the Libertarian viewpoint and party platform around limited government for Traverse City's "That's Debatable" event.<ref> [http://nwmichiganlibertarians.org/libertarian-included-in-thats-debatable-event-in-traverse-city/ Libertarian Included in That's Debatable Event in Traverse City], March 29, 2018.</ref> The event was two two-person teams facing off in formal debate, arguing the pros and cons of mandatory national service.<ref> [https://www.northernexpress.com/calendar/2018/04/26/thats-debatable/ That's Debatable event], April 26, 2018.</ref> | |||
In July, the group was given an additional two positions, bringing their total to seven delegates for the 2018 Romulus State Convention.<ref> [http://nwmichiganlibertarians.org/libertarians-needed-to-represent-nw-michigan-at-state-convention/ Northwest Michigan Libertarian Caucus to Chose Voting Delegates to State Convention], July 24, 2018.</ref> And, on August 25, delegates supported [[Bill Gelineau]]'s nomination of [[Angelique Thomas]] for Lieutenant Governor and [[Gregory Stempfle]] on his nomination for Secretary of State.<ref> [https://michiganlp.org/libertarians-nominate-statewide-candidates-for-general-election2/ Libertarians Nominate Statewide Candidates for General Election], September 6, 2018.</ref> | |||
The group's largest event was on September 12, with [[Bill Gelineau]] returning to northwest Michigan as the Libertarian candidate for Governor for a public forum in Manistee, Michigan.<ref> [https://www.manisteenews.com/briefs/article/Libertarians-to-host-public-forum-for-upcoming-14259793.php Libertarians to Host Public Forum for Upcoming Election], August 31, 2018.</ref> Also, [[Gregory Stempfle]] participated in the forum as the Libertarian candidate for Secretary of State, alongside [[David Holmer]] as the Libertarian candidate for Manistee County Commissioner and a number of city officials.<ref> [https://michiganlp.org/stempfle-campaigns-secretary-state-northern-michigan/ Stempfle Campaigns for Secretary of State in Northern Michigan], October 2, 2018.</ref> | |||
In November, the group had two Libertarians on the ballot. Robert Clark ran for Arcadia Township Supervisor in a two-way race with a Republican. [[David Holmer]] ran for Manistee County Commissioner in a two-way race with a Democrat.<ref> [https://michiganlp.org/northern-michigan-libertarians-do-well-local-races/ Northern Michigan Libertarians Do Well in Local Races], November 18, 2018.</ref> | |||
==2018 Candidates== | |||
*[[David Holmer]], Manistee County Commissioner District 7 '''Results:''' ''26.3%'' (294 votes) | |||
*Robert Clark, Arcadia Township Supervisor (Manistee Co.) '''Results:''' ''47.2%'' (218 votes) | |||
==Becoming an Affilliate== | ==Becoming an Affilliate== | ||
The '''Northwest Michigan Libertarian Party''' (NWMLP) was founded in November 2018. Its first affiliate chair was [[Donna Gundle-Krieg]], who was succeeded by founding secretary [[Peter Biskupski]]. | The '''Northwest Michigan Libertarian Party''' (NWMLP) was founded in November 2018. Its first affiliate chair was [[Donna Gundle-Krieg]], who was succeeded by founding secretary [[Peter Biskupski]]. | ||
In September, 2019, NWMLP held a BBQ Meet & Greet, which was attended by LEC members of the [[Libertarian Party of Michigan]] and Libertarian Presidential candidate [[Kim Ruff]]. It was considered a success with over three dozen attendees and gaining several new members of the [[Libertarian Party]].<ref>http://nwmichiganlibertarians.org/nw-michigan-libertarian-bbq-meet-and-greet-in-cadillac-sept-8/</ref> | In September, 2019, NWMLP held a BBQ Meet & Greet, which was attended by LEC members of the [[Libertarian Party of Michigan]] and Libertarian Presidential candidate [[Kim Ruff]]. It was considered a success with over three dozen attendees and gaining several new members of the [[Libertarian Party]].<ref> [http://nwmichiganlibertarians.org/nw-michigan-libertarian-bbq-meet-and-greet-in-cadillac-sept-8/ Northwest Michigan Libertarian BBQ Meet & Greet in Cadillac], September 8, 2019.</ref> | ||
==2020 Candidates== | |||
*[[Ben Boren]], US Representative Congressional District 1 '''Results:''' ''1.5%'' (6,022 votes) | |||
*Racin' Jason Crum, State Representative 104th District '''Results:''' ''2.0%'' (1,194 votes) | |||
*[[David Holmer]], Manistee County Commissioner District 7 '''Results:''' ''25.2%'' (308 votes) | |||
*[[Donna Gundle-Krieg]], Mancelona Township Trustee (Antrim Co.) '''Results:''' ''54.4%'' (583 votes) | |||
*Frank Pelky, Homestead Township Clerk (Benzie Co.) '''Results:''' ''43.0%'' (525 votes) | |||
*Cory Dean, Blair Township Trustee (Grand Traverse Co.) '''Results:''' ''8.5%'' (1,056 votes) | |||
==Past Officers, Committee Members, and Other Contacts== | ==Past Officers, Committee Members, and Other Contacts== | ||
;Chair | ;Chair | ||
*[[Donna Gundle-Krieg]], ''founding chair''<BR/> | *[[Donna Gundle-Krieg]], ''founding chair''<BR/> | ||
*[[Peter Biskupski]], (February 2020-March 2021) | |||
;Vice-Chair | ;Vice-Chair | ||
*[[Ben Boren]], ''founding vice-chair''<BR/> | *[[Ben Boren]], ''founding vice-chair''<BR/> | ||
*[[Ben Schultz]], (February 2020-March 2021) | |||
;Secretary | ;Secretary | ||
*[[Peter Biskupski]], ''founding secretary''<BR/> | *[[Peter Biskupski]], ''founding secretary''<BR/> | ||
*[[Kristen Kuhn]], (February 2020-June 2020)<BR/> | |||
*[[David Holmer]], (June 2020-March 2021) | |||
;Treasurer | ;Treasurer | ||
*[[Joe Hartman]], ''founding treasurer''<BR/> | *[[Joe Hartman]], ''founding treasurer''<BR/> | ||
*[[Kristen Kuhn]] (March 2019—February 2020) | *[[Kristen Kuhn]], (March 2019—February 2020) | ||
;Political Director | ;Political Director | ||
*[[David Holmer]], ''founding political director''<BR/> | *[[David Holmer]], ''founding political director''<BR/> | ||
*[[Donna Gundle-Krieg]], (February 2020-March 2021) | |||
;Outreach Director | ;Outreach Director | ||
*[[Ben Schultz]], ''founding membership and outreach director''<BR/> | *[[Ben Schultz]], ''founding membership and outreach director''<BR/> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||