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|office        = Regional Representative to the [[Libertarian National Committee]]
|office = [[Libertarian National Committee]]
|term_start    = August 1, 2018
|title = Region 8 Representative
|predecessor  = [[Jim Rosenbeck]]
|term-start = 2018
|office2      = Regional Representative to the [[Libertarian National Committee]]
|term-end = July 1, 2018
|term_start2  = February, 2018
|predecessor = [[Patrick McKnight]]
|term_end2    = July 1, 2018
|successor = [[Jim Rosenbeck]]
|predecessor2  = [[Patrick McKnight]]
|birth-date = {{Birth date and age|1989|9|21}}
|successor2    = [[Jim Rosenbeck]]
|birth-place = Foxborough, Massachusetts
|birth_date    = {{birth date and age|1989|9|21}}
|education = B.S. Emergency Management, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, (2013)
|birth_name    = Justin O'Donnell
|military =  
|birth_place  = [[Foxborough, Massachusetts]], U.S.
|occupation = Insurance Sales, Activist, Author
|party        = [[Libertarian Party (United States)|Libertarian]]
|residence = Nashua, NH
|residence     = Nashua, New Hampshire, U.S.
|party = [[Libertarian Party]]
|alma_mater    = [[Massachusetts Maritime Academy]]
|caucus = [[Radical Caucus]]
|religion      =  
|website = http://www.justinodonnell.us/
|website       = [http://www.justinodonnell.us Official website]
|facebook = https://www.facebook.com/justin4liberty
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'''Justin O'Donnell''' (born September 21, 1989) is a candidate for US Congress in New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District,<ref>[http://www.odonnell2018.com Campaign Website]</ref> Challenging Incumbent Democrat Annie McLane-Kuster as a member of The [[Libertarian Party of New Hampshire]]. He was one of the founding members of the [[Southern New Hampshire Libertarian Party]] regional affiliate. Due to wanting to focus his activities on his campaign, Justin declined any nominations to positions on the Executive Committee of the SNHLP at their initial convention, yet supports the efforts of those officers who were elected and provides whatever assistance he can on a regular basis.  
'''Justin O'Donnell''' (born September 21, 1989) is the incumbent Region 8 Representative to the [[Libertarian National Committee]] (LNC), the executive body of the [[Libertarian Party (United States)|Libertarian Party (LP) of the United States]]. Prior to his first election to that position in 2018, he worked as a ballot access activist with several State party organizations, including a brief tenure on the State Committee of the [[Libertarian Party of Massachusetts]] He is currently running for US Congress in the 2018 [[United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire, 2018|New Hampshire Elections]].
 
==Early life and education==
O'Donnell was born on September 21, 1999 in [[Foxborough, Massachusetts]]. He attended North Attleboro High School, where he was a 3 season Varsity Athlete, and a Member of the High School Theater Company. He graduated from [[Massachusetts Maritime Academy]] in 2013 with a Bachelors of Science in Emergency Management. in  2009, Justin Enlisted in the Massachusetts Army national Guard, as an Infantryman. After leaving the Military in Late 2015, O'Donnell got involved with The Libertarian Party of Massachusetts, being elected to their State Committee in 2016<ref>http://libertyforamerica.com/201610.pdf</ref>.
 
==Career==
O'Donnell works as a sales consultant and Licensed agent in the health insurance field, specifically focusing on Medicare products and supplemental coverage options. He is also the Author of [[Selling Liberty: Communicating Freedom in and Unfree World]], a basic guide to sales strategies for political activists.
 
Following the resignations of [[Larry Sharpe]] and Patrick McKnight from The [[Libertarian national Committee]] in early 2018, Justin was selected by the chairs of the regional constituent state parties to Serve as their replacement until the 2018 National Convention on July 2nd 2018. At the Convention, Jim Rosenbeck was elected by the delegates to replace O'Donnell as the Regional Representative<ref>https://lpnewyork.org/2018/07/02/lpny-chair-jim-rosenbeck-elected-lnc-region-8-representative/</ref>. After only a week in office, Rosenbeck resigned, and in a Special Election of the state Chairs, O'Donnell was once again chosen to fill the regional vacancy, for the remainder of the 2 year term, starting August 1, 2018. 
 
 
==Personal life==
O'Donnell formerly resided in Massachusetts, where he served on the state committee of the Libertarian party of Massachusetts, and was a Volunteer Coordinator for the 2016 Presidential Campaign of [[Gary Johnson]]. He moved to Nashua, New Hampshire in early 2017, and still remains actively involved with the Libertarian Parties of both New Hampshire and Massachusetts as a Volunteer and as a Candidate.  
 
==Political Activities==
 
===Congressional Campaign===
 
In mid 2017, O'Donnell announced his intentions to seek the Libertarian party of New Hampshire's nomination to run for US Congress in new Hampshire's Second Congressional District<ref>http://nhpr.org/post/2018-election-preview-congressional-districts-1-2-presidents-executive-order-healthcare#stream/0</ref>. O'Donnell aggressively pursued involvement with the LPNH while campaigning for the nomination, and in April of 2018, earned the Party's endorsement at it's annual convention. On June 8th, He officially filed with the NH Secretary of state's office.<ref>https://www.odonnell2018.com/filing</ref> O'Donnell will appear on the ballot for the September 11th Primary, facing off against [[Tom Alciere]] to officially earn a place on the November General Election ballot<ref>https://reason.com/blog/2018/07/13/candidate-kicked-out-of-new-hampshire-li/print</ref>. <ref>http://www.sentinelsource.com/news/local/several-monadnock-region-incumbents-among-those-who-file-for-office/article_b848cdd2-79ae-59ed-8651-c6aa231ed044.html</ref>
 
 
===Border Patrol Incident===
 
In June, 2018, while traveling home from the Free State Project's annual Porcupine Freedom Festival in Lancaster, NH, O'Donnell was stopped at an interior checkpoint operated by The [[United States Customs and Border Patrol]] (CBP) located in Woodstock, NH. O'Donnell refused to comply with the orders of CBP Agents, and argued against the legitimacy of their checkpoint as a warrantless search that Violated both the 4th and 5th Amendments to the Constitution. The Entire incident was live streamed<ref>https://www.facebook.com/justin4liberty/videos/2052060131710611/</ref> by a passenger in O'Donnell's car, and the video proceeded to gain near instant viral reach. The incident received widespread local news coverage, and rumors of legal action by the ACLU have been widespread. <ref>http://www.wmur.com/article/nh-primary-source-kuster-libertarian-us-house-candidate-stopped-by-feds-at-woodstock-checkpoint/21734135</ref><ref>https://patch.com/new-hampshire/nashua/nh-immigration-checkpoint-nets-5-deportation</ref>
 
==Organizational Positions within The Libertarian Party==
*State Committee Member, LPMA (2016)
*Chair, LPNH Platform Committee (September 2017—present)
*Alternate, LP National Platform Committee 2018 (LPNH Appointment)
*Region 8 Representative, LNC (2018)
*LNC BlockChain Committee
 
 
 


A regular face at New England LP Events, O'Donnell is known as an outgoing activist, and ballot access specialist. Having traveled to all 5 New England States in 2016 in support of the LP's Presidential ticket, and continuing Active involvement with the Libertarian Parties of Massachusetts and New Hampshire following the election cycle, it's a fair bet you'll find Justin at Any LP Convention in New England.


Personally, O'Donnell works in the private sector as a Medicare Health Insurance Sales Consultant, Holding Sales appointments with over 30 of the Nation's largest Insurance Carriers and holding Life and Health Insurance Licenses in all 50 states and Washington DC. He resides in Nashua, NH and likes to spend his spare time Fishing or hiking, enjoying the natural landscapes of New Hampshire. He is also the Author of "Selling Liberty: Communicating Freedom in an Unfree World," a sales guide for activists to improve communication and outreach skills.


Previously of Massachusetts, O'Donnell served on the State Committee of the [[Libertarian Party of Massachusetts]] in 2016, and was one of the Libertarian Party Candidates for Presidential Elector in Massachusetts for the Johnson-Weld Presidential Ticket.


In 2018, Following the resignation of Larry Sharpe and Patrick McKneight, Justin was chosen by the Region 8 states to replace them on the LNC as the Region 8 Representative.


Justin is also the author of "Selling Liberty: Communicating Freedom in an Unfree World" a guide to basic conversational skills and sales tactics for activists to help convey political messages and ideas.


==Organizational Positions==
* State Committee Member, LPMA (2016)
* Chair, LPNH Platform Committee (September 2017—present)
* Alternate, LP National Platform Committee 2018 (LPNH Appointment)
* [[Region 8]] Representative, LNC (2018)
* LNC BlockChain Committee


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Justin O'Donnell
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Predecessor: Jim Rosenbeck
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'Regional Representative to the Libertarian National Committee
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Predecessor: Patrick McKnight
Successor: Jim Rosenbeck
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Residence: Nashua, New Hampshire, U.S.
Party: Libertarian
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Justin O'Donnell (born September 21, 1989) is the incumbent Region 8 Representative to the Libertarian National Committee (LNC), the executive body of the Libertarian Party (LP) of the United States. Prior to his first election to that position in 2018, he worked as a ballot access activist with several State party organizations, including a brief tenure on the State Committee of the Libertarian Party of Massachusetts He is currently running for US Congress in the 2018 New Hampshire Elections.

Early life and education

O'Donnell was born on September 21, 1999 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. He attended North Attleboro High School, where he was a 3 season Varsity Athlete, and a Member of the High School Theater Company. He graduated from Massachusetts Maritime Academy in 2013 with a Bachelors of Science in Emergency Management. in 2009, Justin Enlisted in the Massachusetts Army national Guard, as an Infantryman. After leaving the Military in Late 2015, O'Donnell got involved with The Libertarian Party of Massachusetts, being elected to their State Committee in 2016[1].

Career

O'Donnell works as a sales consultant and Licensed agent in the health insurance field, specifically focusing on Medicare products and supplemental coverage options. He is also the Author of Selling Liberty: Communicating Freedom in and Unfree World, a basic guide to sales strategies for political activists.

Following the resignations of Larry Sharpe and Patrick McKnight from The Libertarian national Committee in early 2018, Justin was selected by the chairs of the regional constituent state parties to Serve as their replacement until the 2018 National Convention on July 2nd 2018. At the Convention, Jim Rosenbeck was elected by the delegates to replace O'Donnell as the Regional Representative[2]. After only a week in office, Rosenbeck resigned, and in a Special Election of the state Chairs, O'Donnell was once again chosen to fill the regional vacancy, for the remainder of the 2 year term, starting August 1, 2018.


Personal life

O'Donnell formerly resided in Massachusetts, where he served on the state committee of the Libertarian party of Massachusetts, and was a Volunteer Coordinator for the 2016 Presidential Campaign of Gary Johnson. He moved to Nashua, New Hampshire in early 2017, and still remains actively involved with the Libertarian Parties of both New Hampshire and Massachusetts as a Volunteer and as a Candidate.

Political Activities

Congressional Campaign

In mid 2017, O'Donnell announced his intentions to seek the Libertarian party of New Hampshire's nomination to run for US Congress in new Hampshire's Second Congressional District[3]. O'Donnell aggressively pursued involvement with the LPNH while campaigning for the nomination, and in April of 2018, earned the Party's endorsement at it's annual convention. On June 8th, He officially filed with the NH Secretary of state's office.[4] O'Donnell will appear on the ballot for the September 11th Primary, facing off against Tom Alciere to officially earn a place on the November General Election ballot[5]. [6]


Border Patrol Incident

In June, 2018, while traveling home from the Free State Project's annual Porcupine Freedom Festival in Lancaster, NH, O'Donnell was stopped at an interior checkpoint operated by The United States Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) located in Woodstock, NH. O'Donnell refused to comply with the orders of CBP Agents, and argued against the legitimacy of their checkpoint as a warrantless search that Violated both the 4th and 5th Amendments to the Constitution. The Entire incident was live streamed[7] by a passenger in O'Donnell's car, and the video proceeded to gain near instant viral reach. The incident received widespread local news coverage, and rumors of legal action by the ACLU have been widespread. [8][9]

Organizational Positions within The Libertarian Party

  • State Committee Member, LPMA (2016)
  • Chair, LPNH Platform Committee (September 2017—present)
  • Alternate, LP National Platform Committee 2018 (LPNH Appointment)
  • Region 8 Representative, LNC (2018)
  • LNC BlockChain Committee







References

  1. ↑ http://libertyforamerica.com/201610.pdf
  2. ↑ https://lpnewyork.org/2018/07/02/lpny-chair-jim-rosenbeck-elected-lnc-region-8-representative/
  3. ↑ http://nhpr.org/post/2018-election-preview-congressional-districts-1-2-presidents-executive-order-healthcare#stream/0
  4. ↑ https://www.odonnell2018.com/filing
  5. ↑ https://reason.com/blog/2018/07/13/candidate-kicked-out-of-new-hampshire-li/print
  6. ↑ http://www.sentinelsource.com/news/local/several-monadnock-region-incumbents-among-those-who-file-for-office/article_b848cdd2-79ae-59ed-8651-c6aa231ed044.html
  7. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/justin4liberty/videos/2052060131710611/
  8. ↑ http://www.wmur.com/article/nh-primary-source-kuster-libertarian-us-house-candidate-stopped-by-feds-at-woodstock-checkpoint/21734135
  9. ↑ https://patch.com/new-hampshire/nashua/nh-immigration-checkpoint-nets-5-deportation
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