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'''David Bergland''' was the [[1976]] [[Libertarian Party|Libertarian]] vice presidential candidate, the running mate of [[Roger MacBride]]. He is the author of the book ''[[Libertarianism in One Lesson]]''. In [[1974]], Bergland ran for Attorney General of California as a Libertarian write in candidate. In [[1978]], in his run for state senate, he was the first candidate to appear on the ballot as a Libertarian in California. In [[1980]], he ran for a position on the U.S. Senate. He was the LP presidential candidate in [[1984]], and was co-chairman of [[Harry Browne]]'s presidential campaign in [[1996]]. | '''David Bergland''' was the [[1976]] [[Libertarian Party|Libertarian]] vice presidential candidate, the running mate of [[Roger MacBride]]. He is the author of the book ''[[Libertarianism in One Lesson]]''. In [[1974]], Bergland ran for Attorney General of California as a Libertarian write in candidate. In [[1978]], in his run for state senate, he was the first candidate to appear on the ballot as a Libertarian in California. In [[1980]], he ran for a position on the U.S. Senate. He was the LP presidential candidate in [[1984]], and was co-chairman of [[Harry Browne]]'s presidential campaign in [[1996]]. | ||
Bergland holds a juris doctorate from the University of Southern California. He was an adjunct professor of law at Western State University's Colleges of Law in Fullerton and later Irvine, California from [[1970]]-[[1993]]. | |||
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years=[[1998]]-[[2000]] | after=[[Jim Lark]] | years=[[1998]]-[[2000]] | after=[[Jim Lark]] | ||
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Revision as of 09:41, 28 April 2006
David Bergland was the 1976 Libertarian vice presidential candidate, the running mate of Roger MacBride. He is the author of the book Libertarianism in One Lesson. In 1974, Bergland ran for Attorney General of California as a Libertarian write in candidate. In 1978, in his run for state senate, he was the first candidate to appear on the ballot as a Libertarian in California. In 1980, he ran for a position on the U.S. Senate. He was the LP presidential candidate in 1984, and was co-chairman of Harry Browne's presidential campaign in 1996.
Bergland holds a juris doctorate from the University of Southern California. He was an adjunct professor of law at Western State University's Colleges of Law in Fullerton and later Irvine, California from 1970-1993.
Election results
| Year | Office | Vote total | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | President of the United States | 228,705 | 0.25% |
| Preceded by: Tonie Nathan |
Libertarian Party Vice Presidential candidate 1976 (lost) |
Succeeded by: David Koch |
| Preceded by: Ed Clark |
Libertarian Party Presidential candidate 1984 (lost) |
Succeeded by: Ron Paul |
| Preceded by: research required |
Libertarian Party National Chair 1977-1981 |
Succeeded by: research required |
| Preceded by: Steve Dasbach |
Libertarian Party National Chair 1998-2000 |
Succeeded by: Jim Lark |