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The '''2020 Libertarian National Convention''' is the upcoming biannual [[Libertarian Party]] National Convention. It will be held on Memorial Day weekend in Austin, Texas. | The '''2020 Libertarian National Convention''' is the upcoming biannual [[Libertarian Party]] National Convention. It will be held on Memorial Day weekend (21-25 May) in Austin, Texas. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The 2020 Convention will | The 2020 Convention will include consideration of proposals to amend the Libertarian Party bylaws, consideration of amendments to the Libertarian Party [[National Platform|Platform]], and election of national officers and other members of the [[Libertarian National Committee]]. | ||
Additionally, | Additionally, delegates to the Convention will nominate candidates for President and Vice President to run on the Libertarian Party ticket in the 2020 United States Presidential election. . | ||
Delegates are selected by each of the state affiliates of the Libertarian Party. | Delegates are selected by each of the state affiliates of the Libertarian Party. | ||
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==Location== | ==Location== | ||
The three finalist cities for the convention location were: Atlanta, Georgia; Austin, Texas; and Phoenix, Arizona. | The three finalist cities for the convention location were: Atlanta, Georgia; Austin, Texas; and Phoenix, Arizona. The location chosen was the Austin Marriott. | ||
==Candidates== | ==Candidates== | ||
The following are candidates for the | The following are candidates for the elections to take place at the 2020 convention. | ||
[[None Of The Above]] is a valid candidate for all positions.<ref>http://www.lp.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016_LP_Bylaws_and_Convention_Rules_w_2016_JC_Rules.pdf</ref> | [[None Of The Above]] is a valid candidate for all positions.<ref>http://www.lp.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016_LP_Bylaws_and_Convention_Rules_w_2016_JC_Rules.pdf</ref> | ||
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*'''[[Zoltan Istvan]]''', transhumanist activist from California. 2018 Candidate for Governor of California.<ref>https://libertarianvindicator.com/2017/12/30/zoltan-istvan-to-run-for-2020-lp-presidential-candidate/</ref> | *'''[[Zoltan Istvan]]''', transhumanist activist from California. 2018 Candidate for Governor of California.<ref>https://libertarianvindicator.com/2017/12/30/zoltan-istvan-to-run-for-2020-lp-presidential-candidate/</ref> | ||
*'''[[Adam Kokesh]]''', author and activist from New Mexico. 2010 Candidate for US House of Representatives. <ref>http://kokeshfornotpresident.com/</ref> | *'''[[Adam Kokesh]]''', author and activist from New Mexico. 2010 Candidate for US House of Representatives. <ref>http://kokeshfornotpresident.com/</ref> | ||
*'''[[Kim Ruff]]''', [[Libertarian Party Radical Caucus]] | *'''[[Kim Ruff]]''', [[Libertarian Party Radical Caucus]] Secretary. 2018 Candidate for Arizona State Mine Inspector. <ref>https://www.facebook.com/pg/RuffPhillips/about/?ref=page_internal</ref><ref>https://apps.arizona.vote/electioninfo/assets/3/0/NominationPapers/ruff-kim-8051-5158.pdf</ref> | ||
*'''[[Sandra Salas]]''', exotic dancer from Pennsylvania. 2018 candidate for Pennsylvania's 7th US House District. <ref>https://www.facebook.com/libertarianslut666/posts/10216168808886047</ref> | *'''[[Sandra Salas]]''', exotic dancer from Pennsylvania. 2018 candidate for Pennsylvania's 7th US House District. <ref>https://www.facebook.com/libertarianslut666/posts/10216168808886047</ref> | ||
*'''[[Vermin Supreme]]''', performance artist and activist. <ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSOGUCwMdDQ</ref> | *'''[[Vermin Supreme]]''', performance artist and activist. <ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSOGUCwMdDQ</ref> | ||
Revision as of 23:44, 15 January 2019
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| Dates: | Memorial Day Weekend 2020 | ||
| Location: | Austin, Texas | ||
| Venue: | J.W. Marriott | ||
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The 2020 Libertarian National Convention is the upcoming biannual Libertarian Party National Convention. It will be held on Memorial Day weekend (21-25 May) in Austin, Texas.
Overview
The 2020 Convention will include consideration of proposals to amend the Libertarian Party bylaws, consideration of amendments to the Libertarian Party Platform, and election of national officers and other members of the Libertarian National Committee.
Additionally, delegates to the Convention will nominate candidates for President and Vice President to run on the Libertarian Party ticket in the 2020 United States Presidential election. .
Delegates are selected by each of the state affiliates of the Libertarian Party.
The event is also expected to include seminars, forums, debates, discussion groups, and an exhibition hall.
Location
The three finalist cities for the convention location were: Atlanta, Georgia; Austin, Texas; and Phoenix, Arizona. The location chosen was the Austin Marriott.
Candidates
The following are candidates for the elections to take place at the 2020 convention.
None Of The Above is a valid candidate for all positions.[1]
Declared
These candidates have either filed paperwork to run for office (if applicable), issued a public announcement declaring their intention to run, or created a promotional/campaign page (through social media or a website).
President
- Cecil Ince, actor and film producer from Missouri. 2016 Candidate for the Libertarian Presidential nomination. [2]
- Zoltan Istvan, transhumanist activist from California. 2018 Candidate for Governor of California.[3]
- Adam Kokesh, author and activist from New Mexico. 2010 Candidate for US House of Representatives. [4]
- Kim Ruff, Libertarian Party Radical Caucus Secretary. 2018 Candidate for Arizona State Mine Inspector. [5][6]
- Sandra Salas, exotic dancer from Pennsylvania. 2018 candidate for Pennsylvania's 7th US House District. [7]
- Vermin Supreme, performance artist and activist. [8]
- Benjamin Leder, libertarian from Texas. [9]
- Arvin Vohra, former Vice-Chair of the Libertarian National Committee.[10]
Vice President
- John Phillips, LNC Region 6 Representative
- Jeff Wood, Libertarian Party of Michigan Director At-large [11]
Libertarian National Committee
- Chair
- Kyler DePriest[12]
- Matt Kuehnel, Libertarian Party of Macomb County Secretary. 2018 Candidate for LNC Chair.[13]
- LNC Region 1
- Joe Paschal, 2018 Candidate for LNC Chair.[14]
Publicly Expressed Interest
These candidates have publicly stated they are interested in running, but have otherwise made no formal declaration to do so.
President
Potential
These candidates have been/are speculated to be a possible candidate, but have neither confirmed or denied an interest in running:
President
- John McAfee- former CEO of McAfee Inc. 2016 Candidate for Libertarian Nomination for President. (Declared for President, potentially as a Libertarian)[16]
- Bill Weld- 68th Governor of Massachusetts, 2016 Libertarian Nominee for Vice President.[17][18][19][20]
- Jo Jorgensen- Psychologist, 1996 Libertarian Nominee for Vice President
References
- ↑ http://www.lp.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016_LP_Bylaws_and_Convention_Rules_w_2016_JC_Rules.pdf
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/pg/ince4president/about/?ref=page_internal
- ↑ https://libertarianvindicator.com/2017/12/30/zoltan-istvan-to-run-for-2020-lp-presidential-candidate/
- ↑ http://kokeshfornotpresident.com/
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/pg/RuffPhillips/about/?ref=page_internal
- ↑ https://apps.arizona.vote/electioninfo/assets/3/0/NominationPapers/ruff-kim-8051-5158.pdf
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/libertarianslut666/posts/10216168808886047
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSOGUCwMdDQ
- ↑ https://benleder.com/
- ↑ https://reason.com/blog/2018/07/06/controversialist-arvin-vohra-announces-2
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/jeffwood4office/?notif_id=1526562927484697¬if_t=page_name_change
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/Kyler-For-Libertarian-Chairman-2020-172571326896187/?hc_ref=ARTTpJxQf3J9LXA_MvAV1HNDIL1x-_zJ678s3gPGo9fxMq0R1Pk9cIaOlvGkzP2KoK8&fref=nf&hc_location=group
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1558801734435300/permalink/2155822691399865
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1558801734435300/permalink/2155822691399865
- ↑ https://thinkrightpolitics.wordpress.com/2016/12/17/joe-walsh-says-he-will-run-as-the-libertarian-candiate-for-president-if-trump-screws-up/
- ↑ https://twitter.com/officialmcafee/status/1003387827395186688
- ↑ https://libertarianvindicator.com/2017/11/10/bill-weld-doesnt-rule-out-2020-run-says-2016-campaign-changed-his-views/
- ↑ https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2017/10/31/the-return-bill-weld-who-knows-says/8QCXLTpaDfSi6n6XGDQlYK/story.html
- ↑ https://www.thejacknews.com/politics/political-highlights/gov-bill-weld-taking-serious-look-2020-libertarian-presidential/
- ↑ http://reason.com/blog/2018/05/02/bill-weld-lays-groundwork-for-2020-liber?utm_medium=email