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The '''1983 Libertarian Party National Convention''' was held in New York City at Sheraton Centre in Times Square and is arguably the most significant event in the Libertarian Party's history since its founding.  
 
==Preparation==
;Committee
*[[Loretta Weiss]], Chairperson
*[[Andrea Rich]], Vice-Chairperson
*[[Gary Greenberg]], Director
*[[Ira Gottlieb]], Director, Budget/Finance
*[[Robert Cogen]], Director, Secretariet
*[[John Doswell]], Design Committee
*[[Cathy Groudine]], Secretariet
*[[David Grant]], Public Relations
*[[Steve Schneider]], Sales/Advertising
*[[Dan Feldman]], Sales/Advertising
*[[Paul Xavier]], Research
*[[Judith Jones]], Computer Resources


==Presidential Race==
==Presidential Race==
From January until four days prior to the convention when he withdrew without warning, the only visible candidate for the presidential nomination was [[Gene Burns]] who had attended "virtually every state convention" <ref name="1983_09-10">[http://mises.org/journals/lf/1983/1983_09-10.pdf Libertarian Forum September 1983]</ref> to solidify his bid.
From January until four days prior to the convention when he withdrew without warning, the only visible candidate for the presidential nomination was [[Gene Burns]] who had attended "virtually every state convention" to solidify his bid.<ref name="1983_09-10">[http://rothbard.altervista.org/articles/libertarian-forum/lf-17-9-10.pdf Libertarian Forum September 1983]</ref>


The Radicals and other factions opposed to the Crane faction selected [[David Bergland]], although this would get less clear as the convention progressed.
The [[Radical Caucus]] and other factions opposed to the Crane faction selected [[David Bergland]], although this would get less clear as the convention progressed.


The Biddeford Statement, made by a unity-seeking coalition supporting [[Earl Ravenel]] was a pledge to support whomever the presidential nominee turned out to be.  Most of its high level signatories left the party after Bergland was nominated.<ref name="1983_09-10"/>
The [[Biddeford Statement]], made by a unity-seeking coalition supporting [[Earl Ravenal]] was a pledge to support whomever the presidential nominee turned out to be.  Most of its high level signatories left the party after Bergland was nominated.<ref name="1983_09-10"/>


A two-room suite (Room 4501) came to be known by some as Bergland Central.<ref name="1983_09-10"/>  It included a rented photocopier, not a small expense in 1983.  This may have been a decisive advantage in a hotel that lacked any obvious public gathering locations such as a bar or restaraunt.
A two-room suite (Room 4501) came to be known by some as Bergland Central.<ref name="1983_09-10"/>  It included a rented photocopier, not a small expense in 1983.  This may have been a decisive advantage in a hotel that lacked any obvious public gathering locations such as a bar or restaurant.


*[[David Bergland]] (won nomination)
*[[David Bergland]] (won nomination)
*[[Gene Burns]] (withdrew four days before the convention)
*[[Gene Burns]] (withdrew four days before the convention)
*[[Tonie Nathan]]
*[[Tonie Nathan]]
*'''James ("Piggi") Norwood''' (not an actual party member)
*[[Piggi Norwood|James ("Piggi") Norwood]]
*[[Earl Ravenal]]
*[[Earl Ravenal]]
*[[Mary Ruwart]]
*[[Mary Ruwart]]
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*[[Larry Smiley]] (withdrew and endorsed Ravenal)
*[[Larry Smiley]] (withdrew and endorsed Ravenal)


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===Voting===
In the first round the top three vote-getters were Ravenal (190), Bergland (185), and Rewart (77).
 
In the second round the top three were Bergland (218), Ravenal (198), and Ruwart (99).  At this point Ruwart dropped out and endorsed Bergland.
 
Nathan and Siano withdrew by this point and endorsed Bergland, but the available documentation is unclear which round each withdrew (or got dropped) after.
 
With the third ballot, Bergland had 260, Ravenal had 243, and NOTA had 34.
 
The fourth ballot initially had Bergland 270, Ravenal 230, and NOTA 24, but some floor actions ended up with one delegate changing their vote away from Bergland.  At this point RAvenal withdrew from the race, as the outcome was already clear.
 
==Vice-Presidential Race==
*[[Joe Fuhrig]]  
*[[Joe Fuhrig]]  
*[[Jim Lewis]] (won nomination)
*[[Jim Lewis]] (won nomination)
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*[[David Nolan]]
*[[David Nolan]]
*[[Mary Ruwart]]
*[[Mary Ruwart]]
===Voting===
The first ballot had Ruwart with 140, Lewis with 117, Nolan with 84, and Fuhrig with 61.  Other candidates, some possibly not nominated, had 44 votes.
Dave Nolan withdrew and gave his support to Jim Lewis.
The second ballot had Lewis at 206, Ruwart at 145, and Fuhrig at 91. 
Fuhrig then withdrew from the race, and the third round securely gave the nomination to Jim Lewis.


==LNC==
==LNC==
*[[Paul Grant]] was elected as national chair.
*[[Paul Grant]], Chair
*[[Mary Gingell]], Vice-Chair
*[[Dave Walter]], Treasurer
*[[Heide Hartmann-Davis]], Secretary
*[[Alicia Clark]], Past Chair


*[[Ruth Bennett]], At-Large
*[[Ed Clark]], At-Large
*[[Steve Fielder]], At-Large
*[[Dale Hemming]], At-Large
*[[Matt Monroe]], At-Large
*[[Murray Rothbard]], At-Large
*[[Geoffrey Steinberg]], At-Large


{{start box}}
*[[James Agnew]], Region 12
{{convention box|
*[[Skip Barron]], Region 3
before=[[1981 Libertarian National Convention|Denver 1981]]|
*[[David Brazier]], Region 3
year=[[1983]]|
*[[Tom Bogel]], Region 11
after=[[1985 Libertarian National Convention|Phoenix 1985]]
*[[Hugh Butler]], Region 6
}}
*[[Stephen DeLisio]], Region 1
{{end box}}
*[[Bill Evers]], Region 2
*[[John Francis]], Region 16
*[[Emil Franzi]], Region 5
*[[Mark Hinkle]], Region 2
*[[Blake Huber]], Region 7
*[[James Hudler]], Region 10
*[[Gary Edward Johnson|Gary Johnson]], Region 13
*[[Barbara Karkutt]], Region 14
*[[Paul Kunberger]], Region 15
*[[Lori Massie]], Region 19
*[[Gerald Nyren]], Region 19
*[[Dale Pratt]], Region 2
*[[David Saum]], Region 18
*[[Della Scott]], Region 4
*[[Norma Skoog]], Region 11
*[[Linda Taylor]], Region 8
*[[Gerry Walsh]], Region 9
*[[Leland Webber]], Region 17
 
<SMALL>''This list is known to be incomplete and may include changes to the LNC made after the convention.''</SMALL>
 
{{LNC}}


==External Links==
==External links==
*[http://mises.org/journals/lf/1983/1983_09-10.pdf Libertarian Forum September 1983], specificalyl Murray Rothbard's summary of the convention.
*[http://rothbard.altervista.org/articles/libertarian-forum/lf-17-9-10.pdf Libertarian Forum September 1983], specifically Murray Rothbard's summary of the convention.


==References==
==References==
<references/>
<references/>


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{{Public Domain}}
[[Category:Libertarian National Conventions]]

Latest revision as of 01:37, 6 March 2024

1983 Libertarian National Convention
Convention
Dates: 1983
Location: New York City, New York
Venue: Sheraton Centre
← 1981 1985 →

The 1983 Libertarian Party National Convention was held in New York City at Sheraton Centre in Times Square and is arguably the most significant event in the Libertarian Party's history since its founding.

Preparation

Committee

Presidential Race

From January until four days prior to the convention when he withdrew without warning, the only visible candidate for the presidential nomination was Gene Burns who had attended "virtually every state convention" to solidify his bid.[1]

The Radical Caucus and other factions opposed to the Crane faction selected David Bergland, although this would get less clear as the convention progressed.

The Biddeford Statement, made by a unity-seeking coalition supporting Earl Ravenal was a pledge to support whomever the presidential nominee turned out to be. Most of its high level signatories left the party after Bergland was nominated.[1]

A two-room suite (Room 4501) came to be known by some as Bergland Central.[1] It included a rented photocopier, not a small expense in 1983. This may have been a decisive advantage in a hotel that lacked any obvious public gathering locations such as a bar or restaurant.

Voting

In the first round the top three vote-getters were Ravenal (190), Bergland (185), and Rewart (77).

In the second round the top three were Bergland (218), Ravenal (198), and Ruwart (99). At this point Ruwart dropped out and endorsed Bergland.

Nathan and Siano withdrew by this point and endorsed Bergland, but the available documentation is unclear which round each withdrew (or got dropped) after.

With the third ballot, Bergland had 260, Ravenal had 243, and NOTA had 34.

The fourth ballot initially had Bergland 270, Ravenal 230, and NOTA 24, but some floor actions ended up with one delegate changing their vote away from Bergland. At this point RAvenal withdrew from the race, as the outcome was already clear.

Vice-Presidential Race

Voting

The first ballot had Ruwart with 140, Lewis with 117, Nolan with 84, and Fuhrig with 61. Other candidates, some possibly not nominated, had 44 votes.

Dave Nolan withdrew and gave his support to Jim Lewis.

The second ballot had Lewis at 206, Ruwart at 145, and Fuhrig at 91.

Fuhrig then withdrew from the race, and the third round securely gave the nomination to Jim Lewis.

LNC

This list is known to be incomplete and may include changes to the LNC made after the convention.


Libertarian National Committee
Offices: Chair (list) • Vice-Chair (list) • Secretary (list) • Treasurer (list) • At-Large (list) • Regional Representatives • Regional Alternates
Regions: Current: Region 1 • Region 2 • Region 3 • Region 4 • Region 5 • Region 6

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Other: Index of LNC and State Chairs Directories


External links

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Libertarian Forum September 1983
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