Duane Whitmer
Duane J. Whitmer is the current Chair of the Erie County Libertarian Party and the Treasurer of the Libertarian Party of New York.
| Duane Whitmer | |
| Chair Erie County Libertarian Party | |
| August 14, 2019—present | |
| Predecessor: | Edward Garrett |
| Successor: | Incumbent |
| Treasurer Erie County Libertarian Party | |
| August 25, 2018—August 14, 2019 | |
| Predecessor: | John Thomas Mergenhagen |
| Successor: | Mitch Trzaska |
| Personal Details | |
| Education: | SUNY Fredonia |
| Occupation: | Accountant |
| Party: | Libertarian Party |
| Media | |
| Website: | https://duanewhitmer.com |
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Biography
Whitmer was born and raised in Franklinville, New York. He attended SUNY Fredonia and graduated with an a degree in accounting in 2009. He began his own business, DJW Financial Services, now Whitmer Accounting and Tax.
Politics
Larry Sharpe for Governor, 2018
Whitmer served as Deputy Field Director for Western New York for the Larry Sharpe gubernatorial campaign, following the resignation of Andrew Martin Kolstee.
Campaign for U.S. Congress, 2020
On November 13, 2018, he announced his candidacy for U.S. Congress in New York's 27th congressional district.[1]
Organizational Positions
- Treasurer (May 4, 2019—present)
- Treasurer (August 25, 2018—August 14, 2019)
- Chair (August 14, 2019—present)