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The '''Libertarian Party of Arkansas''' is the [[Libertarian Party]] affiliate in Arkansas. | The '''Libertarian Party of Arkansas''' ('''LPAR''') is the [[Libertarian Party]] affiliate in Arkansas. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Ballot Access=== | ===Ballot Access=== | ||
The Libertarian Party of Arkansas was able to put the national presidential candidate on the ballot for much of its history but it didn't gain ballot access for state and local candidates until 2011 when the Libertarian Party of Arkansas turned in more than 16,000 signatures to the Secretary of State. Starting in {{Event|year=2012|event=Ballot Access}}, the party can run Libertarian candidates in Arkansas for the first time. | The Libertarian Party of Arkansas was able to put the national presidential candidate on the ballot for much of its history but it didn't gain ballot access for state and local candidates until 2011 when the Libertarian Party of Arkansas turned in more than 16,000 signatures to the Secretary of State. Starting in {{Event|year=2012|event=Ballot Access}}, the party can run Libertarian candidates in Arkansas for the first time. In 2023, it had to get {{MediaNewTab|AR-2023-10-27 Ballot-Qualified.pdf|recognized again as a newly organized political party}} through the petition process. | ||
==Governing Documents== | |||
===Bylaws=== | |||
*[[Media:LPAR-Bylaws-2-20-22-FORMATED-INDEXED.pdf|Adopted February 20, 2022]] | |||
===Platform=== | |||
*[[Media:AR-PLATFORM 2019.pdf|Adopted April 13, 2019]] | |||
===Constitution=== | |||
* None | |||
'''For historical governing documents see:''' | |||
* [[Index of Arkansas Libertarian Party Bylaws]] | |||
* [[Index of Arkansas Libertarian Party Platforms]] | |||
* [[Index of Arkansas Libertarian Party Constitutions]] | |||
==Manuals== | |||
*{{MediaNewTab|Affiliate Handbook AR.pdf|Affiliate Handbook (2022)}} | |||
==Leadership== | ==Leadership== | ||
===Current=== | ===Current=== | ||
*[[Michael Pakko]], Chair ( | *[[Michael Pakko]], Chair (2015, 2017, 2019, 2021) | ||
*[[Christopher Olson]], Vice Chair (2017) | *[[Christopher Olson]], Vice-Chair (2017, 2019, 2021) | ||
*[[Stephen Wait]], Treasurer (2017) | *[[Stephen Wait]], Treasurer (2017, 2019, 2021) | ||
*[[ | *[[Lee Evans]], Secretary (2021) | ||
*[[Chris Lutterloh]], 1st District Representative (2017) | *[[Chris Lutterloh]], 1st District Representative (2017, 2021) | ||
*[[ | *[[Caleb Bryan]], 2nd District Representative (2021) | ||
*[[ | *[[Miranda Corwin]], 3rd District Representative (2021) | ||
*[[ | *[[John Moreton]], 4th District Representative (2021) | ||
*[[ | *[[Linnea Gabbard]], At-Large Representative (2021) | ||
===Former=== | ===Former=== | ||
;Chair | ;Chair | ||
*[[Franklin A. Sanders]] (1974) | |||
*[[Matt Richard]] (1994) | |||
*[[Karl T. Kimball]] (2001) | *[[Karl T. Kimball]] (2001) | ||
*[[Robert Reed]] (before 2007) | *[[Robert Reed]] (before 2007) | ||
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*[[Cliff Biedenharn]] | *[[Cliff Biedenharn]] | ||
;Vice Chair | ;Vice-Chair | ||
*[[Bill Fausek]] (c 2007 - 2009) | *[[Bill Fausek]] (c 2007 - 2009) | ||
*[[Storm Nolan]] (2009 - 2010) | *[[Storm Nolan]] (2009 - 2010) | ||
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;Secretary | ;Secretary | ||
*[[Brooke Million]], Secretary (2017) | |||
*[[Matthew Richard]] (before 2007) | *[[Matthew Richard]] (before 2007) | ||
*[[Jim Hudson]] (c 2007 - 2008) | *[[Jim Hudson]] (c 2007 - 2008) | ||
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*[[Gary Golden]] (c 2007 - 2008) | *[[Gary Golden]] (c 2007 - 2008) | ||
== | == Executive Committee Minutes == | ||
[[Index of Libertarian Party of Arkansas Committee Minutes]] | |||
==Affiliates== | |||
*[[Benton County Libertarian Party]] | *[[Benton County Libertarian Party]] | ||
*[[Cleburne County Libertarian Party]] | *[[Cleburne County Libertarian Party]] | ||
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*[[Sebastian County Libertarian Party]] | *[[Sebastian County Libertarian Party]] | ||
*[[Union County Libertarian Party]] | *[[Union County Libertarian Party]] | ||
*Washington County Libertarian Party | |||
*[[White County Libertarian Party]] | *[[White County Libertarian Party]] | ||
== National convention delegates == | |||
* [[Arkansas Delegation to 2022 National Convention]] | |||
==Elections== | ==Elections== | ||
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! LNC Donors<br>Per<br>Million<br>Population | ! LNC Donors<br>Per<br>Million<br>Population | ||
! State Rank<br>Of Total LNC<br>Donors<br>(Of 51) | ! State Rank<br>Of Total LNC<br>Donors<br>(Of 51) | ||
|- | |||
| 2018 | |||
| align=right|250,943 | |||
| align=right|27.92% | |||
| align=right|403 | |||
| align=right|0.02% | |||
| align=right|912 | |||
| align=right|303 | |||
| align=right|105 | |||
| align=right|34.84 | |||
| align=right|35 | |||
|- | |- | ||
| 2017 | | 2017 | ||
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| align=right| | | align=right|119 | ||
| align=right| | | align=right|43.28 | ||
| align=right| | | align=right|36 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2003 | | 2003 | ||
Latest revision as of 19:36, 28 October 2023
| Libertarian Party of Arkansas | |
| |
| Region: | 7 |
| Officers | |
| Chair: | Michael Pakko |
| Vice-Chair: | Christopher Olson |
| Secretary: | Brooke Million |
| Treasurer: | Stephen Wait |
| Contact | |
| Address: | PO Box 46730 Little Rock AR 72214 |
| Website: | Website |
| Social Media | |
The Libertarian Party of Arkansas (LPAR) is the Libertarian Party affiliate in Arkansas.
History
Ballot Access
The Libertarian Party of Arkansas was able to put the national presidential candidate on the ballot for much of its history but it didn't gain ballot access for state and local candidates until 2011 when the Libertarian Party of Arkansas turned in more than 16,000 signatures to the Secretary of State. Starting in 2012, the party can run Libertarian candidates in Arkansas for the first time. In 2023, it had to get recognized again as a newly organized political party (info) through the petition process.
Governing Documents
Bylaws
Platform
Constitution
- None
For historical governing documents see:
- Index of Arkansas Libertarian Party Bylaws
- Index of Arkansas Libertarian Party Platforms
- Index of Arkansas Libertarian Party Constitutions
Manuals
Leadership
Current
- Michael Pakko, Chair (2015, 2017, 2019, 2021)
- Christopher Olson, Vice-Chair (2017, 2019, 2021)
- Stephen Wait, Treasurer (2017, 2019, 2021)
- Lee Evans, Secretary (2021)
- Chris Lutterloh, 1st District Representative (2017, 2021)
- Caleb Bryan, 2nd District Representative (2021)
- Miranda Corwin, 3rd District Representative (2021)
- John Moreton, 4th District Representative (2021)
- Linnea Gabbard, At-Large Representative (2021)
Former
- Chair
- Franklin A. Sanders (1974)
- Matt Richard (1994)
- Karl T. Kimball (2001)
- Robert Reed (before 2007)
- Gerhard Langguth (c 2007 - 2010)
- Rodger Paxton (2010 - 2011)
- Frank Gilbert
- Matthew Richard
- Cliff Biedenharn
- Vice-Chair
- Bill Fausek (c 2007 - 2009)
- Storm Nolan (2009 - 2010)
- David Pangrac (2011)
- Secretary
- Brooke Million, Secretary (2017)
- Matthew Richard (before 2007)
- Jim Hudson (c 2007 - 2008)
- Matthew Richard (2009 - 2010)
- Brian Leach (2011)
- Treasurer
- Gerhard Langguth (before 2007)
- Matthew Richard (c 2007 - 2008)
- Morris Middleton (c 2008 - 2009)
- Oscar Stilley (2009 - 2010)
- Casey D. Copeland (2011)
- 1st District Representative
- Larry Weisenbach (c 2007 - 2010)
- Rodger Paxton (2010)
- Mark Young (2011)
- 2nd District Representative
- Gary Golden (c 2007 - 2008)
- Jim Hudson (c 2008 - 2010)
- Kenneth Davis (2010)
- Michael Pakko (2011)
- 3rd District Representative
- Storm Nolan (c 2007 - 2009)
- Vacant (2009)
- David Pangrac (2009)
- Storm Nolen (2011)
- 4th District Representative
- Thomas Carpenter (c 2007 - 2009)
- Bill Fausek (2009)
- Thomas Carpenter (2011)
- Webmaster
- Gary Golden (c 2007 - 2008)
- Matthew Richard, webmaster (c 2008 - 2009)
- Newsletter Editor
- Gary Golden (c 2007 - 2008)
Executive Committee Minutes
Index of Libertarian Party of Arkansas Committee Minutes
Affiliates
- Benton County Libertarian Party
- Cleburne County Libertarian Party
- Craighead County Libertarian Party
- Faulkner County Libertarian Party
- Fulton County Libertarian Party
- Garland County Libertarian Party
- Hot Spring County Libertarian Party
- Independence County Libertarian Party
- Jefferson County Libertarian Party
- Lonoke County Libertarian Party
- Marion County Libertarian Party
- Polk County Libertarian Party
- Pulaski County Libertarian Party
- Randolph County Libertarian Party
- Saline County Libertarian Party
- Stone County Libertarian Party
- Sebastian County Libertarian Party
- Union County Libertarian Party
- Washington County Libertarian Party
- White County Libertarian Party
National convention delegates
Elections
See: Arkansas Libertarian Party Historical Election Results
Size and Influence
| Year | Minimum Unique Voters |
Minimum Percent Of Voters |
Registered Voters (Oct/Nov) |
Percent of Registered Voters |
Signature Members (Dec) |
Signature Members Per Million Population |
LNC Total Donors 2004 - 2016 Or Active Members 1972 - 2003 (Dec) |
LNC Donors Per Million Population |
State Rank Of Total LNC Donors (Of 51) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 250,943 | 27.92% | 403 | 0.02% | 912 | 303 | 105 | 34.84 | 35 |
| 2017 | 922 | 307 | 94 | 31.29 | 38 | ||||
| 2016 | 196,512 | 17.27% | 322 | 0.02% | 966 | 323 | 139 | 46.52 | 36 |
| 2015 | 899 | 302 | 79 | 26.53 | 37 | ||||
| 2014 | 66,055 | 7.75% | 878 | 296 | 88 | 29.67 | 37 | ||
| 2013 | 851 | 288 | 103 | 34.81 | 35 | ||||
| 2012 | 37,987 | 3.52% | 821 | 278 | 97 | 32.89 | 36 | ||
| 2011 | 784 | 267 | 88 | 29.95 | 36 | ||||
| 2010 | 768 | 263 | 98 | 33.54 | 35 | ||||
| 2009 | 748 | 258 | 103 | 35.56 | 35 | ||||
| 2008 | 4,776 | 0.44% | 702 | 244 | 104 | 36.18 | 35 | ||
| 2007 | 657 | 231 | 77 | 27.03 | 37 | ||||
| 2006 | 638 | 226 | 56 | 19.85 | 37 | ||||
| 2005 | 580 | 209 | 82 | 29.48 | 38 | ||||
| 2004 | 2,352 | 0.22% | 119 | 43.28 | 36 | ||||
| 2003 | 88 | 32.30 | 39 | ||||||
| 2002 | 35 | 0.00% | 121 | 44.72 | 38 | ||||
| 2001 | 133 | 49.41 | 38 | ||||||
| 2000 | 2,781 | 0.30% | 186 | 69.44 | 36 | ||||
| 1999 | 184 | 72.12 | 37 | ||||||
| 1998 | 167 | 65.79 | 37 | ||||||
| 1997 | 120 | 47.54 | 39 | ||||||
| 1996 | 3,076 | 0.35% | 115 | 45.91 | 38 | ||||
| 1995 | 58 | 23.39 | 39 | ||||||
| 1994 | 34 | 13.87 | 41 | ||||||
| 1993 | 32 | 13.20 | 40 | ||||||
| 1992 | 1,261 | 0.13% | 39 | 16.29 | 40 | ||||
| 1991 | 42 | 17.72 | 39 | ||||||
| 1990 | 39 | 16.57 | 40 | ||||||
| 1989 | 30 | 12.79 | 42 | ||||||
| 1988 | 3,297 | 0.40% | 21 | 8.96 | 42 | ||||
| 1987 | |||||||||
| 1986 | |||||||||
| 1985 | |||||||||
| 1984 | 2,221 | 0.25% | |||||||
| 1983 | |||||||||
| 1982 | |||||||||
| 1981 | |||||||||
| 1980 | 8,970 | 1.07% | |||||||
| 1979 | |||||||||
| 1978 | |||||||||
| 1977 | |||||||||
| 1976 | |||||||||
| 1975 | |||||||||
| 1974 | |||||||||
| 1973 | |||||||||
| 1972 |
External links
| Libertarian Party of Arkansas | |
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| Affiliates: | Benton • Cleburne • Craighead • Faulkner • Fulton • Garland • Hot Springs • Independence • Jefferson • Lonoke • Marion • Polk • Pulaski • Randolph • Saline • Sebastian • Stone • Union • White |
| Other: | Election Results |
| National Delegations: | 2022 |
| State Organizations of the National Libertarian Party | ||
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