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In July, the group was given an additional two positions, bringing their total to seven delegate positions for the 2018 Romulus State Convention.<ref> [http://nwmichiganlibertarians.org/libertarians-needed-to-represent-nw-michigan-at-state-convention/ Northwest Michigan Libertarian Caucus to Chose Voting Delegates to State Convention], July 24, 2018.</ref> And, on August 25, delegates supported [[Bill Gelineau]]'s nomination of [[Angelique Thomas]] for Lieutenant Governor and [[Gregory Stempfle]] on his nomination for Secretary of State.<ref> [https://michiganlp.org/libertarians-nominate-statewide-candidates-for-general-election2/ Libertarians Nominate Statewide Candidates for General Election], September 6, 2018.</ref> | In July, the group was given an additional two positions, bringing their total to seven delegate positions for the 2018 Romulus State Convention.<ref> [http://nwmichiganlibertarians.org/libertarians-needed-to-represent-nw-michigan-at-state-convention/ Northwest Michigan Libertarian Caucus to Chose Voting Delegates to State Convention], July 24, 2018.</ref> And, on August 25, delegates supported [[Bill Gelineau]]'s nomination of [[Angelique Thomas]] for Lieutenant Governor and [[Gregory Stempfle]] on his nomination for Secretary of State.<ref> [https://michiganlp.org/libertarians-nominate-statewide-candidates-for-general-election2/ Libertarians Nominate Statewide Candidates for General Election], September 6, 2018.</ref> | ||
The group's largest event was on September 12, with [[Bill Gelineau]] returning to northwest Michigan as the Libertarian candidate for Governor for a public forum in Manistee, Michigan.<ref> [ | The group's largest event was on September 12, with [[Bill Gelineau]] returning to northwest Michigan as the Libertarian candidate for Governor for a public forum in Manistee, Michigan.</ref> <ref> [https://www.manisteenews.com/briefs/article/Libertarians-to-host-public-forum-for-upcoming-14259793.php Libertarians to Host Public Forum for Upcoming Election], August 31, 2018.</ref> Also, [[Gregory Stempfle]] participated in the forum as the Libertarian candidate for Secretary of State, alongside [[David Holmer]] as the Libertarian candidate for Manistee County Commissioner and a number of city officials.<ref> [https://michiganlp.org/stempfle-campaigns-secretary-state-northern-michigan/ Stempfle Campaigns for Secretary of State in Northern Michigan], October 2, 2018. | ||
==2018 Candidates== | ==2018 Candidates== | ||
Revision as of 06:22, 25 June 2020
| Northwest Michigan Libertarian Party | |
| General Information | |
| Jurisdiction: | Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee and Wexford Counties, Michigan |
| Established: | 2018 |
| Status: | Active |
| Officers | |
| Chair: | Peter Biskupski |
| Vice-Chair: | Ben Schultz |
| Secretary: | David Holmer |
| Media | |
| Website: | Website |
Northwest Michigan Libertarian Party (NWMLP) is an active affiliate of the Libertarian Party of Michigan.
Leadership
As of February 2020
- Peter Biskupski, Chair
- Ben Schultz, Vice-Chair
- David Holmer, Secretary
- Donna Gundle-Krieg, Political Director
- Ben Boren, Outreach Director
- Lauren Elizabeth Todd, At-Large Director
- Philip Lindsay, At-Large Director
Early History
Northwest Michigan Libertarians was a group that formed in early 2017 from over six years of grassroots work by activists, Ben Schultz and Donna Gundle-Krieg. Their mission was to spread libertarian ideas throughout Northwest Michigan.[1] In April, the Chair of the Libertarian Party of Michigan, Bill Gelineau visited the group and gave them 5 delegate positions at the upcoming 2017 Lansing State Convention.[2]
On January 16, 2018, the Political Director of the Libertarian Party of Michigan, Gregory Stempfle gave an online presentation for the group about elections in northwest Michigan and filing requirements.[3] As a result, two libertarians were elected precinct delegates: Donna Gundle-Krieg for Antrim County[4] and David Holmer for Manistee County[5].
On March 27, David Holmer became the group's first Libertarian candidate for public office, announcing his bid for Manistee County Commissioner at a local library board meeting.[6] He also campaigned against the library millage based on libertarian platform of limited government and taxation is theft.[7] And, on April 26, Donna Gundle-Krieg represented the Libertarian viewpoint and party platform around limited government for Traverse City's "That's Debatable" event.[8] The event was two two-person teams facing off in formal debate, arguing the pros and cons of mandatory national service.[9]
In July, the group was given an additional two positions, bringing their total to seven delegate positions for the 2018 Romulus State Convention.[10] And, on August 25, delegates supported Bill Gelineau's nomination of Angelique Thomas for Lieutenant Governor and Gregory Stempfle on his nomination for Secretary of State.[11]
The group's largest event was on September 12, with Bill Gelineau returning to northwest Michigan as the Libertarian candidate for Governor for a public forum in Manistee, Michigan.</ref> [12] Also, Gregory Stempfle participated in the forum as the Libertarian candidate for Secretary of State, alongside David Holmer as the Libertarian candidate for Manistee County Commissioner and a number of city officials.Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag
2020 Candidates
- Racin' Jason Crum, State Representative 104th District
- David Holmer, Manistee County Commissioner, District 7
- Cory Dean, Blair Township Trustee
- Frank Pelky, Homestead Township Clerk
- Tom Gray, Homestead Township Treasurer
- Donna Gundle-Krieg, Mancelona Township Trustee
Past Officers, Committee Members, and Other Contacts
- Chair
- Donna Gundle-Krieg, founding chair
- Vice-Chair
- Ben Boren, founding vice-chair
- Secretary
- Peter Biskupski, founding secretary
- Kristen Kuhn (February 2020-June 2020)
- Treasurer
- Joe Hartman, founding treasurer
- Kristen Kuhn (March 2019—February 2020)
- Political Director
- David Holmer, founding political director
- Outreach Director
- Ben Schultz, founding membership and outreach director
References
- ↑ Northwest Michigan Libertarians on Facebook
- ↑ Libertarians Meet State Chairman, Discuss Northwest Michigan Group, April 14, 2017.
- ↑ Running for Public Office in 2018 as a NW Michigan Libertarian, February 1, 2018.
- ↑ Antrim County 2018 Precinct Delegate Results, August 7, 2018.
- ↑ Manistee County 2018 Precinct Delegate Results, August 7, 2018.
- ↑ March 27, 2018 MCL Minutes
- ↑ Libertarian Candidate for Manistee County Commissioner Opposes Library Millage, July 3, 2018.
- ↑ Libertarian Included in That's Debatable Event in Traverse City, March 29, 2018.
- ↑ That's Debatable event, April 26, 2018.
- ↑ Northwest Michigan Libertarian Caucus to Chose Voting Delegates to State Convention, July 24, 2018.
- ↑ Libertarians Nominate Statewide Candidates for General Election, September 6, 2018.
- ↑ Libertarians to Host Public Forum for Upcoming Election, August 31, 2018.
| Libertarian Party of Michigan | |
|---|---|
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| Former affiliates: | Kalamazoo • Saint Clair • South Central Michigan • Thumb Area • Tri-City • Washtenaw |
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