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==Biography==
==Biography==
Morlock was born on September 29, 1971 in Buffalo, New York. He graduated from Eden High School in 1989 and went on to attend Alfred State in 1996. He worked as a drafter at Dresser-Rand in Buffalo.
Leonard "Len" Morlock was born on September 29, 1971 in Buffalo, New York, a son of Robert and Sandra (Austin) Morlock. He graduated from Eden High School in 1989 and went on to attend Alfred State in 1996. He worked as a drafter at Computer Drafter for Dresser-Rand and Siemens Energy in Olean, New York.


He became a Libertarian around 2000. He got involved in the Libertarian Party in 2015 and went on to serve as Vice-Chair and then Chair of the Chautauqua County Libertarian Party. He attended [[PorcFest]] every year for several years. He was a Delegate to the 2018, 2020, 2022, and 2024 Libertarian National Conventions.
He became a Libertarian around 2000. He got involved in the Libertarian Party in 2015 and went on to serve as Vice-Chair and then Chair of the Chautauqua County Libertarian Party. He attended [[PorcFest]] every year for several years. He was a Delegate to the 2018, 2020, 2022, and 2024 Libertarian National Conventions.
Besides political activism, Morlock's hobbies included fishing, vegetable gardening, camping, campfires, kayaking on Chautauqua Lake in the evenings, cheering for the Buffalo Bills, working with computers. He enjoying spending time with his family.


Morlock died unexpectedly on August 26, 2024 in Jamestown, New York at the age of 52.
Morlock died unexpectedly on August 26, 2024 in Jamestown, New York at the age of 52.
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*Chair (October 6, 2022—August 26, 2024)
*Chair (October 6, 2022—August 26, 2024)
*Vice-Chair (July 6, 2017—October 6, 2022)
*Vice-Chair (July 6, 2017—October 6, 2022)
==External Links==
*[https://www.freayfuneralhome.com/obituary/leonard-morlock Obituary]


[[Category:2018 National Convention Delegates]]
[[Category:2018 National Convention Delegates]]

Revision as of 00:04, 4 September 2024

Len Morlock
Chair
Chautauqua County Libertarian Party
October 6, 2022—August 26, 2024
Predecessor: Andrew Martin Kolstee
Successor: Bob Peterson
Vice-Chair
Chautauqua County Libertarian Party
July 6, 2017—October 6, 2022
Predecessor: Sean William Connolly
Successor: Bob Peterson
Personal Details
Birth: September 29, 1971
Buffalo, New York
Death: August 26, 2024(2024-08-26) (aged 52)
Jamestown, New York
Party: Libertarian Party

Leonard E. "Len" Morlock (September 29, 1971—August 26, 2024) was a Libertarian Party activist. He was the Chair of the Chautauqua County Libertarian Party from 2022 until his death in 2024. Previously, he served as the county's Vice-Chair from 2017 to 2022. He also served on the LPNY State Committee from 2021 to 2024.

Biography

Leonard "Len" Morlock was born on September 29, 1971 in Buffalo, New York, a son of Robert and Sandra (Austin) Morlock. He graduated from Eden High School in 1989 and went on to attend Alfred State in 1996. He worked as a drafter at Computer Drafter for Dresser-Rand and Siemens Energy in Olean, New York.

He became a Libertarian around 2000. He got involved in the Libertarian Party in 2015 and went on to serve as Vice-Chair and then Chair of the Chautauqua County Libertarian Party. He attended PorcFest every year for several years. He was a Delegate to the 2018, 2020, 2022, and 2024 Libertarian National Conventions.

Besides political activism, Morlock's hobbies included fishing, vegetable gardening, camping, campfires, kayaking on Chautauqua Lake in the evenings, cheering for the Buffalo Bills, working with computers. He enjoying spending time with his family.

Morlock died unexpectedly on August 26, 2024 in Jamestown, New York at the age of 52.

Political Campaigns

  • Gary Johnson for President (2016) - Volunteer
  • Larry Sharpe for Governor (2018) - Volunteer
  • Jo Jorgensen for President (2020) - Volunteer
  • Andrew Kolstee for Congress (2020) - Volunteer
  • Larry Sharpe for Governor (2022) - Volunteer

Organizational Positions

Libertarian National Convention
  • Delegate from New York (2018, 2020, 2022, 2024)
Libertarian Party of New York
  • Member of the State Commtitee from JD8 (January 23, 2021—August 26, 2024)
Chautauqua County Libertarian Party
  • Chair (October 6, 2022—August 26, 2024)
  • Vice-Chair (July 6, 2017—October 6, 2022)

External Links