Marty Swinney
Carl "Marty" Swinney (1947—2022) was a Libertarian activist in Carrizozo, New Mexico. He joined the Libertarian Party in the 1970s and became a member of the Libertarian Party of California. In California he ran for multiple offices and made the ballot 9 times. Sometime in the 2010s Marty moved to New Mexico and was elected Chair of the Libertarian Party of New Mexico in 2015. He served as Chair until February 2017 when he resigned due to health concerns.
| Marty Swinney | |
| Chair Libertarian Party of New Mexico | |
| 2015—February 2017 | |
| Predecessor: | Mike Blessing |
| Successor: | Elizabeth Honce |
| Personal Details | |
| Birth: | August 11, 1947 Artesia, CA |
| Death: | 2022 California |
| Party: | Libertarian Party |
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Organizational Positions
- Vice-Chair 1978-1980
- Chair 1980-1984
- Chair 2015-2017
Elections
California State Representative, District 59
| Year | Candidate | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Carl "Marty" Swinney | 6,374 | 9.68% |
| 1982 | Carl "Marty" Swinney | 2,420 | 3.22% |
US Congress, California, District 34
| Year | Candidate | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Carl "Marty" Swinney | 2,686 | 1.84% |
| 1992 | Carl "Marty" Swinney | 7,072 | 4.72% |
| 1994 | Carl "Marty" Swinney | 4,921 | 4.19% |
California State Senate, District 24
| Year | Candidate | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Carl "Marty" Swinney | 695 | 1.43% |
| 2002 | Carl "Marty" Swinney | 2,741 | 2.47% |
California State Representative, District 51
| Year | Candidate | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Carl "Marty" Swinney | 2,322 | 3.26% |
| 2008 | Carl "Marty" Swinney | 5,563 | 4.46% |
| Preceded by: Mike Blessing |
Libertarian Party of New Mexico State Chair 2015 - Feb. 2017 |
Succeeded by: Elizabeth Honce |