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'''The 1987 Libertarian National Convention''' was held on the first weekend in September in Seattle, Washington. | '''The 1987 Libertarian Party National Convention''' was held on the first weekend in September in Seattle, Washington. | ||
After a closely contested race, former congressman [[Ron Paul]] wons the presidential nomination over American Indian activist [[Russell Means]] on the first ballot. | After a closely contested race, former congressman [[Ron Paul]] wons the presidential nomination over American Indian activist [[Russell Means]] on the first ballot. | ||
Revision as of 16:07, 14 March 2015
The 1987 Libertarian Party National Convention was held on the first weekend in September in Seattle, Washington.
After a closely contested race, former congressman Ron Paul wons the presidential nomination over American Indian activist Russell Means on the first ballot.
Oklahoma Delegate Robert Murphy approached Frank Zappa as a possible candidate for the nomination before the vote, who spent hours reviewing the platform and considering it before deciding against it.
Andre Marrou was unanimously chosen as the vice-presidential candidate.
Jim Turney was re-elected as national chair.
Dave Walter narrowly defeated Roger Gary for election as vice chair
Steve Fielder was elected as treasurer and Dean Ahmad as secretary.
| Preceded by: Phoenix 1985 |
Libertarian National Convention 1987 |
Succeeded by: Philadelphia 1989 |
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