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The Libertarian Party of Louisiana (LPL) was founded in {{Event|year=1972|event=Founding}}. It has had ballot access in Louisiana since a law changed in 2004, allowing the LPL to become an official party in Louisiana. Since {{Event|year=2004|event=Ballot Access}}, candidates have been able to run for office with "Libertarian" printed on the ballot next to their name (rather than "other" as before) and registered voters have had the option of choosing the Libertarian Party as a pre-printed choice on their voter registration forms.  Since 2004, registered Libertarians are designated by LBT on their registration cards rather than OTHER which is used for non-recognized parties.
{{Infobox State
 
|name = Libertarian Party of Louisiana
{{Infobox_States_Party |
|logo =  
  party_name    = Libertarian Party of Louisiana |
|logo-size =  
  party_logo    =   |
|state = Louisiana
  chairperson = [[Rufus Craig]] |
|chartered = 1972
  vicechair = [[Michael Dodd]] |
|region = 7
  secretary = [[Shannon Sloan Thomas]] |
|chair = [[Heide Alejandro-Smith]]
  treasurer = [[Jason France]] |
|vice-chair = [[Kevin Pilley]]
  region 7 = [[Kevin Ludlow of Texas]] |
|secretary = [[Christian Facundus]]
  foundation = [[1973]] |
|treasurer = [[Carole "Beth" Vest]]
  website = http://lplouisiana.org/
|phone =
|address =  
|website = https://lplouisiana.org/
|facebook = https://www.facebook.com/LibertarianPartyOfLouisiana
|twitter =
|meetup =
}}
}}
The '''Libertarian Party of Louisiana''' ('''LPL''') was founded in 1972. It has had ballot access in Louisiana since a law changed in 2004, allowing the LPL to become an official party in Louisiana. Since 2006, candidates have been able to run for office with "Libertarian" printed on the ballot next to their name (rather than "other" as before) and registered voters have had the option of choosing the Libertarian Party as a pre-printed choice on their voter registration forms.  Since 2006, registered Libertarians are designated by LBT on their registration cards rather than OTHER which is used for non-recognized parties.


==Membership==
==Membership==
The Libertarian Party of Louisiana gained official party status in 2004. Since then, registered voters have been able to choose the Libertarian Party as a pre-printed choice when registering to vote, instead of having to write the party name in. As of November 2014, the Libertarian Party of Louisiana has 10,500 registered voters. As of December 2014, 143 national dues paying members reside in Louisiana. State membership dues are presently $25.
The Libertarian Party of Louisiana gained official party status in {{Event|year=2006|event=Ballot Access}}. Since then, registered voters have been able to choose the Libertarian Party as a pre-printed choice when registering to vote, instead of having to write the party name in. As of May 30th 2017, the Libertarian Party of Louisiana has 14,330 registered voters. As of May, 2017, 201 national dues paying members reside in Louisiana. State membership dues are presently $25.
 
==Governing Documents==
 
===Platform===
*{{MediaNewTab|LA 2022 Platform.pdf|Platform Adopted 2022}}
 
For historical platforms see [[Index of Louisiana State Party Platforms]]
 
===Bylaws===
*{{MediaNewTab|LA 2022 Bylaws and Special Rules.pdf|Bylaws Adopted 2022}}
 
For historical bylaws see [[Index of Louisiana State Party Bylaws]]
 
===Standing Rules===
The standing rules are included with the bylaws.


==Current Officers and Committee Chairs==
==Current Officers and Committee Chairs==
*Chair: [[Rufus Craig]]
*[[Heide Alejandro-Smith]], Chair
*Vice Chair: [[Michael Dodd]]
*Jonathan Brazzell, Vice-Chair
*Secretary: [[Shannon Sloan Thomas]]
*Christian Facundus, Secretary
*Treasurer: [[Jason France]]
*Sherri Spitale, Treasurer
*Communications Officer (Media Relations Cmte.): [[Keith Thompson]]
*[[Keith Thompson]], Communications Officer (Media Relations Cmte.)
*Membership Officer (Registration Cmte.): [[Wendy Adams]]
*Tyler Bargenquast, Membership Officer (Registration Cmte.)
*Finance Officer (Finance Cmte.): [[Amy Shamburger]]
*[[Donald Dunn]], Elections Officer (Elections Cmte.)
*Elections Officer (Elections Cmte.): [[Sarah Stewart]]
 
=== '''Congressional District SCC Representatives''' ===


* District 1 - Joe Little
* District 2 - [[Boyd Smith]]
* District 3 - [[Chantal Saucier]]
* District 4 - Vacant
* District 5 - [[Kyle Randol]]
* District 6 - [[Shannon Gallia]]


===Parish SCC Representatives===
===Parish SCC Representatives===
*Ascension - [[Bobby Hoyt]]
*Ascension - [[Colin Nicol]]
*Avoyelles - [[Vinson Mouser]]
*Caddo - [[MIchael Evans|Michael Evans]]
*Calcasieu - [[Angela Gross]]
*Calcasieu - [[Ali Pomponio]]
*East Baton Rouge - [[Jeffry Sanford]]
*East Baton Rouge - [[Everett Baudean]]
*Jefferson - [[Daniel Hayes]]
*Jefferson - [[Scott Waguespack]]
*Livingston - [[Paris Pedrami]]
*Lafayette - Vacant
*Orleans - [[Clayton Sanford]]
*Livingston - [[Shannon Sloan|Shannon Gallia]]
*Plaquemines - [[Michael Vogt]]
*Orleans - [[Michael Dodd|Mike Dodd]]
*Rapides - [[Susan Thompson]]
*Rapides - [[Susan Thompson]]
*Saint Charles - [[Kurt Stevens]]
*Saint Mary - [[Jaden Breaux]]
*Saint Tammany - [[Beth Vest]]
*Saint Tammany - [[Daniel Carter]]
*Tangipahoa - [[Charles Saucier]]
*Tangipahoa - Shaun Saizon
*Terrebonne - [[Rodger Shelton]]


==Current Parish Executive Committees==
==Current Parish Executive Committees==
The Libertarian Party of Louisiana is the only Libertarian Party affiliate to have 'Parish' affiliates, and one of two to not have county affiliates ([[Libertarian Party of Alaska|Alaska]] has 'boroughs').<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/County_(United_States)</ref>
*[[Libertarian Party of Ascension Parish]]
*[[Libertarian Party of Ascension Parish]]
*[[Libertarian party of Avoyelles Parish]]
*[[Libertarian Party of Caddo Parish]]
*[[Libertarian Party of Calcasieu Parish]]
*[[Libertarian Party of Calcasieu Parish]]
*[[Libertarian Party of East Baton Rouge Parish]]
*[[Libertarian Party of East Baton Rouge Parish]]
*[[Libertarian Party of Jefferson]]
*[[Libertarian Party of Jefferson|Libertarian Party of Jefferson Parish]]
*[[Libertarian Party of Lafayette Parish]]
*[[Libertarian Party of Livingston Parish]]
*[[Libertarian Party of Livingston Parish]]
*[[Libertarian Party of Orleans Parish]]
*[[Libertarian Party of Orleans Parish]]
*[[Libertarian Party of Plaquemines Parish]]
*[[Libertarian Party of Rapides Parish]]
*[[Libertarian Party of Rapides Parish]]
*[[Libertarian Party of St Charles Parish]]
*[[Libertarian Party of St Mary Parish]]
*[[Libertarian Party of St Tammany Parish]]
*[[Libertarian Party of St Tammany Parish]]
*[[Libertarian Party of Tangipahoa]]
*[[Libertarian Party of Tangipahoa|Libertarian Party of Tangipahoa Parish]]
*[[Libertarian Party of Terrebonne]]


==Past Officers, Committee Members & Key Volunteers==
==Past Officers, Committee Members & Key Volunteers==
'''Founding Members'''
'''Founding Members'''
*[[Thomas Ferrell|Thomas H Ferrell]]
*[[Thomas Ferrell|Thomas H Ferrell]]
*[[Jerry Millett]]
*[[Jerry Millett]] Chair, 1973
*[[Clayton "Sparky" Hall]] (1974)


'''Chairs'''
'''Chairs'''
*[[Sal Giangrosso]]
*[[Sal Giangrosso]]
*[[Sparky Hall|Crayton Green "Sparky" Hall]], 1980-1985
*[[Crayton Hall|Crayton Green "Sparky" Hall]], 1973-1974, 1980-1985
*[[Jerry Millett]]
*[[Jerry Millett]] (c. 1973, 1975)
*[[Wayne Parker]] (1994)
*[[Charles Sallier]], (c. 1994)
*[[Charles Sallier]], (c. 1994)
*[[Wayne Parker|Wayne L Parker]], (c. 1995)
*[[Wayne Parker|Wayne L Parker]], (c. 1995)
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*[[Lee Horne|T Lee Horne, III]], 2008-2012
*[[Lee Horne|T Lee Horne, III]], 2008-2012
*[[Scott Lewis|Scott A Lewis, III]], 2013-2016
*[[Scott Lewis|Scott A Lewis, III]], 2013-2016
*[[Rufus Craig]], 2016-2022


'''Vice-Chairs'''
'''Vice-Chairs'''
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*[[James Madison]], 2013
*[[James Madison]], 2013
*[[Guy McLendon]], 2013-2016
*[[Guy McLendon]], 2013-2016
*[[Michael Dodd|Mike Dodd]], 2016-2022


'''Secretary'''
'''Secretary'''
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*[[Reed Ebarb]], 2012-2013
*[[Reed Ebarb]], 2012-2013
*[[Jennifer Werther|Jennifer "Hap" Werther]], 2013-2016
*[[Jennifer Werther|Jennifer "Hap" Werther]], 2013-2016
*[[Shannon Sloan|Shannon Gallia]], 2016-2022


'''Treasurer'''
'''Treasurer'''
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*[[Lindsay Roberson]], 2014-2015
*[[Lindsay Roberson]], 2014-2015
*[[Reed Ebarb]], 2015-2016
*[[Reed Ebarb]], 2015-2016
*[[Jason France]], c 2018
*[[Matt Fotsch]], 2018-2021
'''Communications Officer'''
* [[Keith Thompson]] 2016-2022
* [[Jeremy Breaux]] 2022-2023


'''Membership Officer'''
'''Membership Officer'''
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*[[Michael McGinnis]], 2012-2013
*[[Michael McGinnis]], 2012-2013
*[[Howard Kearney]], 2013-2016
*[[Howard Kearney]], 2013-2016
*[[Wendy Adams]],  2016
*[[Katherine Kuntz]], c 2018
*[[Marcel Graugnard]], 2018-2020
*[[Heide Alejandro-Smith]], 2020-2022


'''Finance Officer'''
'''Finance Officer'''
*[[Wes Benedict]], 2012-2013
*[[Wes Benedict]], 2012-2013
*[[Clayton Sanford]], 2014
*[[Clayton Sanford]], 2014
*[[Michael Dodd]], 2014-2016
*[[Michael Dodd|Mike Dodd]], 2014-2016


'''Elections Officer'''
'''Elections Officer'''
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*[[Boyd Smith]], 2012-2015
*[[Boyd Smith]], 2012-2015
*[[Jay Price]], 2015-2016
*[[Jay Price]], 2015-2016
*[[Sarah Stewart]], 2016-2020
*[[Everett Baudean]], 2020-2022


'''Economic Development Officer'''
'''Economic Development Officer'''
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*[[Daniel Tobias]], (c. 1995)
*[[Daniel Tobias]], (c. 1995)
*[[Vinson Mouser]], 2008-2009
*[[Vinson Mouser]], 2008-2009
'''Parish SCC Representatives'''
==== District 1 ====
* [[Kirk Coco]], 2020-2021
==== District 2 ====
* [[Stephanie Dreher]], 2020-2021
==== District 3 ====
* [[Craig Manuel]], 2020-2021
* [[Corey Martin]], 2021-2022
==== District 4 ====
* [[Randall Lord]], 2020-2022
==== District 5 ====
* [[Kyle Randol]], 2020-2022
* [[Keith Thompson]], 2022-2023
==== District 6 ====
* [[Donald Dunn]], 2020-2022
* [[Pennie Landry]], 2022-2023


'''Ascension Parish Rep'''
'''Ascension Parish Rep'''
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*[[Frank Griffin]], ?? - 2008
*[[Frank Griffin]], ?? - 2008
*[[David Chance|W David Chance]], 2008-2009
*[[David Chance|W David Chance]], 2008-2009
*[[Kaleena George]], 2021-2023


'''Lafayette Parish Rep'''
'''Lafayette Parish Rep'''
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'''St Mary Parish Rep'''
'''St Mary Parish Rep'''
*[[Mark Richard]] (2013-2015)
*[[Mark Richard]], 2013-2015
*[[Jeremy Breaux]], 2021-2022
'''Tangipahoa Parish Rep'''
 
* [[Aaron Sigler]], 2022-2023


'''Newsletter Editor'''
'''Newsletter Editor'''
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==Awards==
==Awards==


===Walking Liberty Award===
===[[Walking Liberty Award]]===
This award recognizes an outstanding individual who rises above the crowd by personally spreading the Libertarian message through personal contact with more citizens and voters than anyone else.  There is no requirement that it be given on a periodic basis, and is only awarded when someone meets the standard set by the inaugural recipient, [[Lee Horne|T. Lee Horne, III]].  The award itself is a current year proof version of the Silver American Eagle<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Silver_Eagle</ref> coin with the "Walking Liberty" design.<BR/>
This award recognizes an outstanding individual who rises above the crowd by personally spreading the Libertarian message through personal contact with more citizens and voters than anyone else.  There is no requirement that it be given on a periodic basis, and is only awarded when someone meets the standard set by the inaugural recipient, [[Lee Horne|T. Lee Horne, III]].  The award itself is a current year proof version of the Silver American Eagle<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Silver_Eagle</ref> coin with the "Walking Liberty" design.<BR />
Recipients:<BR/>
Recipients:<BR />
<ul>
<ul>
<li>2008 - [[Lee Horne|T. Lee Horne, III]] ''{in recognition for his spreading the message of Liberty across the state during his three year RV campaign for governor for 2007}</li>
<li>2008 - [[Lee Horne|T. Lee Horne, III]] ''{in recognition for his spreading the message of Liberty across the state during his three year RV campaign for governor for 2007}''</li>
</ul>
</ul>


==Elected and Uncontested Libertarians==
==Elected and Uncontested Libertarians==
<ul>
<ul>
<li>[[Martin Wade]] Justice of the Peace, Ward 10, District 4, Lafourche Parish. Elected on October 14, 2017. <ref>http://www.houmatoday.com/news/20171014/several-lafourche-parish-races-decided</ref>
<li>[[Randall T Hayes]], Alderman, Village of Atlanta, Louisiana, 2012-2016. Randall Hayes won uncontested.</li>
<li>[[Randall T Hayes]], Alderman, Village of Atlanta, Louisiana, 2012-2016. Randall Hayes won uncontested.</li>
<li>[[Michael Riffe]], Alderman, Village of Sikes, Louisiana, 2012-2016. Michael Riffe won uncontested.</li>
<li>[[Michael Riffe]], Alderman, Village of Sikes, Louisiana, 2012-2016. Michael Riffe won uncontested.</li>
<li>[[Gregory King]], Lincoln Justice of the Peace Ward 3, 2013-2019. Gregory King won uncontested.</li>
<li>[[Gregory King]], Lincoln Justice of the Peace Ward 3, 2013-2019. Gregory King won uncontested.</li>
<li>[[Chad Ivery Perry]], Calcasieu Justice of the Peace Ward 7, 2014-2020. Chad Perry is the 1st Louisiana Libertarian to win a runoff election in a Louisiana jungle primary! Chad Perry won 52% to Danny Landry(D) 48%.</li>
<li>[[Chad Ivery Perry]], Calcasieu Justice of the Peace Ward 7, 2014-2020. Chad Perry is the 1st Louisiana Libertarian to win a runoff election in a Louisiana jungle primary. Chad Perry won 52% to Danny Landry(D) 48%.</li>
<li>[[William McBride]], Washington, LA Town Council District 3, 2014-2018. William McBride is the 1st Louisiana Libertarian to win a primary election. William McBride won 58.70% to Laura Budden(R) 41.30%.</li>
<li>[[William McBride]], Washington, LA Town Council District 3, 2014-2018. William McBride is the 1st Louisiana Libertarian to win a primary election. William McBride won 58.70% to Laura Budden(R) 41.30%.</li>
<li>[[Justin Bonnette]], Vernon Justice of the Peace Ward 6, 2014-2018. Justin Bonnette won uncontested.</li>
<li>[[Justin Bonnette]], Vernon Justice of the Peace Ward 6, 2014-2018. Justin Bonnette won uncontested.</li>
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''See: [[Libertarian Party of Louisiana Historical Election Results]]''
''See: [[Libertarian Party of Louisiana Historical Election Results]]''


==Party Registration==
==Size and Influence==
Voter registration statistics as reported by Ballot Access News from 1995 forward and dehnbase.org/lpus/library/registration.html from 1980 - 1994.
 
{| class="wikitable" border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0"
{| class="wikitable" border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0"
|-
|-
! Year
! Year
! Registered <br> Voters
! [[Minimum Unique Voters|Minimum<br>Unique<br>Voters]]
! Minimum<br>Percent<br>Of Voters
! [[Libertarian Party#Party_Registration|Registered<br>Voters]]<br>(Oct/Nov)
! Percent<br>of<br>Registered<br>Voters
! Signature<br>Members<br>(Dec)
! Signature<br>Members<br>Per<br>Million<br>Population
! [[Libertarian National Committee#Donors|LNC<br>Total Donors<br>2004 - 2016<br>Or<br>Active Members<br>1972 - 2003]]<br>(Dec)
! LNC Donors<br>Per<br>Million<br>Population
! State Rank<br>Of Total LNC<br>Donors<br>(Of 51)
|-
| 2018
| align=right|8,784
| align=right|0.58%
| align=right|14,730
| align=right|0.49%
| align=right|1,227
| align=right|263
| align=right|189
| align=right|40.56
| align=right|26
|-
| 2017
| align=right|8,767
| align=right|2.07%
|
|
| align=right|1,190
| align=right|254
| align=right|247
| align=right|52.73
| align=right|22
|-
|-
| 2016
| 2016
| align=right|37,978
| align=right|1.85%
| align=right|14,088
| align=right|14,088
| align=right|0.47%
| align=right|1,201
| align=right|257
| align=right|197
| align=right|42.08
| align=right|31
|-
|-
| 2015
| 2015
|
|
| align=right|10,778
| align=right|10,778
|
| align=right|1,092
| align=right|234
| align=right|125
| align=right|26.76
| align=right|30
|-
|-
| 2014
| 2014
| align=right|10,153
| align=right|84,942
| align=right|5.65%
| align=right|10,478
| align=right|0.36%
| align=right|1,061
| align=right|228
| align=right|125
| align=right|26.88
| align=right|30
|-
|-
| 2013
| 2013
|
|
| align=right|7,558
| align=right|7,558
|
| align=right|1,024
| align=right|221
| align=right|132
| align=right|28.51
| align=right|30
|-
|-
| 2012
| 2012
| align=right|124,572
| align=right|6.18%
| align=right|6,889
| align=right|6,889
| align=right|0.23%
| align=right|985
| align=right|214
| align=right|138
| align=right|29.97
| align=right|32
|-
|-
| 2011
| 2011
| align=right|12,528
| align=right|1.18%
|
|  
|  
| align=right|931
| align=right|203
| align=right|126
| align=right|27.54
| align=right|30
|-
|-
| 2010
| 2010
| align=right|13,957
| align=right|1.07%
| align=right|3,877
| align=right|3,877
| align=right|0.13%
| align=right|895
| align=right|197
| align=right|137
| align=right|30.14
| align=right|30
|-
|-
| 2009
| 2009
|  
|  
|
|
|
| align=right|855
| align=right|190
| align=right|131
| align=right|29.17
| align=right|31
|-
|-
| 2008
| 2008
| align=right|18,590
| align=right|0.94%
| align=right|2,669
| align=right|2,669
| align=right|0.10%
| align=right|810
| align=right|183
| align=right|137
| align=right|30.89
| align=right|31
|-
|-
| 2007
| 2007
| align=right|3,995
| align=right|0.30%
|  
|  
|
| align=right|754
| align=right|172
| align=right|120
| align=right|27.42
| align=right|31
|-
|-
| 2006
| 2006
| align=right|60,175
| align=right|6.30%
| align=right|2,541
| align=right|2,541
| align=right|0.09%
| align=right|722
| align=right|168
| align=right|93
| align=right|21.61
| align=right|32
|-
|-
| 2005
| 2005
|  
|  
|
|
|
| align=right|668
| align=right|146
| align=right|121
| align=right|26.44
| align=right|32
|-
|-
| 2004
| 2004
| align=right|15,097
| align=right|0.77%
| align=right|1,432
| align=right|1,432
| align=right|0.05%
|
|
| align=right|161
| align=right|35.37
| align=right|33
|-
|-
| 2003
| 2003
| align=right|6,745
| align=right|0.48%
|
|
|
|  
|  
| align=right|131
| align=right|28.98
| align=right|34
|-
|-
| 2002
| 2002
| align=right|75,907
| align=right|5.99%
| align=right|1,170
| align=right|1,170
| align=right|0.04%
|
|
| align=right|158
| align=right|35.13
| align=right|32
|-
|-
| 2001
| 2001
|  
|  
|
|
|
|
|
| align=right|172
| align=right|38.41
| align=right|35
|-
|-
| 2000
| 2000
| align=right|58,233
| align=right|3.28%
| align=right|1,016
| align=right|1,016
| align=right|0.04%
|
|
| align=right|213
| align=right|47.63
| align=right|35
|-
|-
| 1999
| 1999
|  
|  
|
|
|
|
|
| align=right|207
| align=right|47.35
| align=right|33
|-
|-
| 1998
| 1998
| align=right|3,227
| align=right|0.33%
| align=right|691
| align=right|691
| align=right|0.03%
|
|
| align=right|183
| align=right|41.95
| align=right|36
|-
|-
| 1997
| 1997
|  
|  
|
|
|
|
|
| align=right|154
| align=right|35.39
| align=right|34
|-
|-
| 1996
| 1996
| align=right|
| align=right|7,499
| align=right|0.42%
|
|
|
|
| align=right|166
| align=right|38.26
| align=right|32
|-
|-
| 1995
| 1995
| align=right|310
| align=right|0.02%
|
|
|
|  
|  
| align=right|87
| align=right|20.10
| align=right|34
|-
|-
| 1994
| 1994
|
|
| align=right|360
| align=right|360
| align=right|0.02%
|
|
| align=right|65
| align=right|15.09
| align=right|34
|-
|-
| 1993
| 1993
|  
|  
|
|
|
|
|
| align=right|63
| align=right|14.70
| align=right|33
|-
|-
| 1992
| 1992
| align=right|3,155
| align=right|0.18%
| align=right|325
| align=right|325
| align=right|0.01%
|
|
| align=right|76
| align=right|17.80
| align=right|33
|-
|-
| 1991
| 1991
| align=right|2,391
| align=right|0.15%
|
|  
|  
|
|
| align=right|68
| align=right|16.03
| align=right|34
|-
|-
| 1990
| 1990
| align=right|
| align=right|393
| align=right|0.03%
|
|
|
|
| align=right|64
| align=right|15.17
| align=right|34
|-
|-
| 1989
| 1989
|  
|  
|
|
|
|
|
| align=right|52
| align=right|12.23
| align=right|34
|-
|-
| 1988
| 1988
| align=right|
| align=right|4,115
| align=right|0.25%
|
|
|
|
| align=right|47
| align=right|10.96
| align=right|32
|-
|-
| 1987
| 1987
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|  
|  
|-
|-
| 1986
| 1986
| align=right|
|  
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|  
|-
|-
| 1985
| 1985
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|  
|  
|-
|-
| 1984
| 1984
| align=right|1,876
| align=right|0.11%
| align=right|219
| align=right|219
|
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|-
| 1983
| 1983
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|  
|  
|-
|-
| 1982
| 1982
| align=right|
| align=right|20,821
| align=right|4.01%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|  
|-
|-
| 1981
| 1981
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|  
|  
|-
|-
| 1980
| 1980
| align=right|8,240
| align=right|0.53%
| align=right|175
| align=right|175
|
|
|
|
|
|
|-
| 1979
| align=right|40,245
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|-
| 1978
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|-
| 1977
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|-
| 1976
| align=right|3,134
| align=right|0.25%
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==References==
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==Conventions==
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Latest revision as of 01:04, 9 June 2024

Libertarian Party of Louisiana
General Information
Chartered: 1972
Region: 7
Officers
Chair: Heide Alejandro-Smith
Vice-Chair: Kevin Pilley
Secretary: Christian Facundus
Treasurer: Carole "Beth" Vest
Contact
Website: Website
Social Media
Facebook: Facebook

The Libertarian Party of Louisiana (LPL) was founded in 1972. It has had ballot access in Louisiana since a law changed in 2004, allowing the LPL to become an official party in Louisiana. Since 2006, candidates have been able to run for office with "Libertarian" printed on the ballot next to their name (rather than "other" as before) and registered voters have had the option of choosing the Libertarian Party as a pre-printed choice on their voter registration forms. Since 2006, registered Libertarians are designated by LBT on their registration cards rather than OTHER which is used for non-recognized parties.

Membership

The Libertarian Party of Louisiana gained official party status in 2006. Since then, registered voters have been able to choose the Libertarian Party as a pre-printed choice when registering to vote, instead of having to write the party name in. As of May 30th 2017, the Libertarian Party of Louisiana has 14,330 registered voters. As of May, 2017, 201 national dues paying members reside in Louisiana. State membership dues are presently $25.

Governing Documents

Platform

For historical platforms see Index of Louisiana State Party Platforms

Bylaws

For historical bylaws see Index of Louisiana State Party Bylaws

Standing Rules

The standing rules are included with the bylaws.

Current Officers and Committee Chairs

  • Heide Alejandro-Smith, Chair
  • Jonathan Brazzell, Vice-Chair
  • Christian Facundus, Secretary
  • Sherri Spitale, Treasurer
  • Keith Thompson, Communications Officer (Media Relations Cmte.)
  • Tyler Bargenquast, Membership Officer (Registration Cmte.)
  • Donald Dunn, Elections Officer (Elections Cmte.)

Congressional District SCC Representatives

Parish SCC Representatives

Current Parish Executive Committees

The Libertarian Party of Louisiana is the only Libertarian Party affiliate to have 'Parish' affiliates, and one of two to not have county affiliates (Alaska has 'boroughs').[1]

Past Officers, Committee Members & Key Volunteers

Founding Members

Chairs

Vice-Chairs

Secretary

Treasurer

Communications Officer

Membership Officer

Finance Officer

Elections Officer

Economic Development Officer

Executive Director - Contract/Paid

At-Large SCC Representative

Parish SCC Representatives

District 1

District 2

District 3

District 4

District 5

District 6

Ascension Parish Rep

Avoyelles Parish Rep

Baton Rouge Regional Rep

Bayou Regional Rep

Bossier Parish Rep

Caddo Parish Rep

Calcasieu Parish Rep

CENLA Central Louisiana Regional Rep

East Baton Rouge Rep

Lafayette Regional Rep

Lafayette Parish Rep

Lafourche Parish Rep

Lake Charles Regional Rep

Lincoln Parish Rep

Livingston Parish Rep

Monroe Regional Rep

New Orleans Regional Rep

North Shore Regional Rep

Ouachita Parish Rep

St Bernard Parish Rep

St Charles Parish Rep

St Landry Parish Rep

St Mary Parish Rep

Tangipahoa Parish Rep

Newsletter Editor

Webmaster

Social Networking

Database Manager

Unknown Office

Awards

Walking Liberty Award

This award recognizes an outstanding individual who rises above the crowd by personally spreading the Libertarian message through personal contact with more citizens and voters than anyone else. There is no requirement that it be given on a periodic basis, and is only awarded when someone meets the standard set by the inaugural recipient, T. Lee Horne, III. The award itself is a current year proof version of the Silver American Eagle[2] coin with the "Walking Liberty" design.
Recipients:

  • 2008 - T. Lee Horne, III {in recognition for his spreading the message of Liberty across the state during his three year RV campaign for governor for 2007}

Elected and Uncontested Libertarians

  • Martin Wade Justice of the Peace, Ward 10, District 4, Lafourche Parish. Elected on October 14, 2017. [3]
  • Randall T Hayes, Alderman, Village of Atlanta, Louisiana, 2012-2016. Randall Hayes won uncontested.
  • Michael Riffe, Alderman, Village of Sikes, Louisiana, 2012-2016. Michael Riffe won uncontested.
  • Gregory King, Lincoln Justice of the Peace Ward 3, 2013-2019. Gregory King won uncontested.
  • Chad Ivery Perry, Calcasieu Justice of the Peace Ward 7, 2014-2020. Chad Perry is the 1st Louisiana Libertarian to win a runoff election in a Louisiana jungle primary. Chad Perry won 52% to Danny Landry(D) 48%.
  • William McBride, Washington, LA Town Council District 3, 2014-2018. William McBride is the 1st Louisiana Libertarian to win a primary election. William McBride won 58.70% to Laura Budden(R) 41.30%.
  • Justin Bonnette, Vernon Justice of the Peace Ward 6, 2014-2018. Justin Bonnette won uncontested.
  • Henry Herford, Franklin Constable of JOP District 1, 2014-2018. Henry Herford won uncontested.
  • Historically noteworthy. We had 19 Libertarian candidates running in Louisiana for the November 2014 election. Randall Lord, running for US House, Louisiana Congressional District 4, received the top Libertarian voter percentage in US federal elections with 26.56% and 55,224 votes.

Current Candidates

2016

Past Election Results

See: Libertarian Party of Louisiana 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 8,784 0.58% 14,730 0.49% 1,227 263 189 40.56 26
2017 8,767 2.07% 1,190 254 247 52.73 22
2016 37,978 1.85% 14,088 0.47% 1,201 257 197 42.08 31
2015 10,778 1,092 234 125 26.76 30
2014 84,942 5.65% 10,478 0.36% 1,061 228 125 26.88 30
2013 7,558 1,024 221 132 28.51 30
2012 124,572 6.18% 6,889 0.23% 985 214 138 29.97 32
2011 12,528 1.18% 931 203 126 27.54 30
2010 13,957 1.07% 3,877 0.13% 895 197 137 30.14 30
2009 855 190 131 29.17 31
2008 18,590 0.94% 2,669 0.10% 810 183 137 30.89 31
2007 3,995 0.30% 754 172 120 27.42 31
2006 60,175 6.30% 2,541 0.09% 722 168 93 21.61 32
2005 668 146 121 26.44 32
2004 15,097 0.77% 1,432 0.05% 161 35.37 33
2003 6,745 0.48% 131 28.98 34
2002 75,907 5.99% 1,170 0.04% 158 35.13 32
2001 172 38.41 35
2000 58,233 3.28% 1,016 0.04% 213 47.63 35
1999 207 47.35 33
1998 3,227 0.33% 691 0.03% 183 41.95 36
1997 154 35.39 34
1996 7,499 0.42% 166 38.26 32
1995 310 0.02% 87 20.10 34
1994 360 0.02% 65 15.09 34
1993 63 14.70 33
1992 3,155 0.18% 325 0.01% 76 17.80 33
1991 2,391 0.15% 68 16.03 34
1990 393 0.03% 64 15.17 34
1989 52 12.23 34
1988 4,115 0.25% 47 10.96 32
1987
1986
1985
1984 1,876 0.11% 219
1983
1982 20,821 4.01%
1981
1980 8,240 0.53% 175
1979 40,245
1978
1977
1976 3,134 0.25%
1975 862
1974 7,131 0.59%
1973
1972

References

  1. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/County_(United_States)
  2. ↑ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Silver_Eagle
  3. ↑ http://www.houmatoday.com/news/20171014/several-lafourche-parish-races-decided

Conventions

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Year Date(s) Venue City Keynote Speaker(s)
1973 January 13 TBD TBD TBD

External Links

http://lplouisiana.org
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libertarian_Party_of_Louisiana


Libertarian Party of Louisiana
Affiliates: Ascension • Avoyelles • Calcasieu • East Baton Rouge • Jefferson • Livingston • Orleans • Plaquemines • Rapides • St Charles • St Tammany • Tangipahoa • Terrebonne
Documents: Bylaws • Platforms
Other: Election Results



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