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'''Austin Wade Petersen''' (born February 19, 1981) is a producer, writer, political activist, and commentator. He was the runner-up for the [[Libertarian Party]]'s nomination for President of the United States in [[National Convention 2016|2016]], finishing second place to former governor [[Gary Earl Johnson|Gary Johnson]].   
'''Austin Wade Petersen''' (born February 19, 1981) is a producer, writer, political activist, and commentator from Missouri. He is the founder of the Libertarian Republic, an online news publisher.
 
On September 6, 2015, Petersen ran for President of the United States, seeking the Libertarian Party nomination. He finished as the runner-up on the second ballot, losing to [[Gary Johnson]].   


On July 4, 2017, Petersen announced that he is running under the Republican Party in the 2018 Missouri Senate race.<ref>http://www.kansascity.com/opinion/editorials/article159554424.html</ref>
On July 4, 2017, Petersen announced that he is running under the Republican Party in the 2018 Missouri Senate race.<ref>http://www.kansascity.com/opinion/editorials/article159554424.html</ref>
==2016 Presidential Campaign==
===Endorsements===
*Erick Erickson, radio host and author
*Nicholas J. Fuentes, talk show host
*Mary Matalin, political consultant
*Sean Haugh, 2002, 2014 and 2016 Libertarian candidate for United States Senate in North Carolina.
*Dave Smith, comedian


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 01:15, 21 September 2017

Austin Wade Petersen
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Personal Details
Birth: February 19, 1981 (age 36)
Independence, Missouri
Education: Missouri State University
Occupation: CEO of Stonegait LLC, Publisher at The Libertarian Republic
Residence: Missouri
Party: Libertarian Party (until 2017)
Republican Party (after 2017)
Media
Website: https://www.austinpetersen.com/
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Austin Wade Petersen (born February 19, 1981) is a producer, writer, political activist, and commentator from Missouri. He is the founder of the Libertarian Republic, an online news publisher.

On September 6, 2015, Petersen ran for President of the United States, seeking the Libertarian Party nomination. He finished as the runner-up on the second ballot, losing to Gary Johnson.

On July 4, 2017, Petersen announced that he is running under the Republican Party in the 2018 Missouri Senate race.[1]

2016 Presidential Campaign

Endorsements

  • Erick Erickson, radio host and author
  • Nicholas J. Fuentes, talk show host
  • Mary Matalin, political consultant
  • Sean Haugh, 2002, 2014 and 2016 Libertarian candidate for United States Senate in North Carolina.
  • Dave Smith, comedian

References