Angela McArdle
Angela McArdle is the chair of the Libertarian National Committee. A paralegal from Los Angeles, California. She is the former Chair of the Libertarian Party of Los Angeles County, and the former Chair of the California Libertarian Party Mises Caucus.
| Angela McArdle | |
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| Chair Libertarian National Committee | |
| May 29, 2022—present | |
| Predecessor: | Whitney Bilyeu |
| Successor: | Incumbent |
| Chair Libertarian Party of Los Angeles County | |
| June 2018—July 24, 2022 | |
| Predecessor: | Jose Castañeda |
| Successor: | Daniel Welby |
| Chair California Libertarian Party Mises Caucus | |
| July 2021—May 29, 2022 | |
| Successor: | Adrian F Malagon |
| Personal Details | |
| Education: | Biola University |
| Occupation: | Paralegal |
| Residence: | Los Angeles, California |
| Party: | Libertarian |
| Media | |
| Website: | http://www.angelamcardleforcongress.com/ |
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In 2017, McArdle ran as the Libertarian Candidate in the special election for California's 34th District in the United States House of Representatives.[1] She ran for the same position in 2018's primary election and placed third, with over 5,500 votes. McArdle is a member of the Libertarian Party Mises Caucus.
In November of 2020, McArdle Announced her intent to run for chair of the Libertarian National Committee. She was elected at the Libertarian Party's national convention held in Reno (Sparks), Nevada at the Nugget Casino Resort over Memorial Day Weekend in 2022.[2]
She was a delegate seated with the delegation of the Libertarian Party of California at the 2022 National Convention.
Organizational Positions
- National Chair, Libertarian National Committee, (May 29, 2022-Present)
- Member, Awards Committee, Libertarian Party of California (March 2021-May 2021)
- Chair, Ad Hoc Staffing Committee, Libertarian Party of California (December 2020-Present)
- Member At Large, Executive Committee, Libertarian Party of California (February 2020-Present)
- Secretary, Candidate Support Committee, Libertarian Party of California (April 2018-November 2019)
- Member, Volunteer Coordinator Committee, Libertarian Party of California (June 2018—April 2019)
- Member, Website Committee, Libertarian Party of California (June 2018—April 2019)
- Secretary, Bylaws Committee, Libertarian Party of California (June 2018—April 2019)
- Chair, Social Media Committee, Libertarian Party of California (June 2018—present)
- Secretary, Libertarian Party of California, (April 2018—April 2019)
- Chair, Libertarian Party of Los Angeles County (June 2018—present)
- Regional Chair- Region 63 - Pasadena/Foothills, Libertarian Party of Los Angeles County (January 2018-present)
- Delegate, Libertarian National Convention, Libertarian Party of California (Orlando, Florida, July 2020)
- Delegate, Libertarian National Convention, Libertarian Party of California (Hyatt Regency New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 30-July 3, 2018)
- California State Convention
- Delegate, California State Convention, Libertarian Party of California (Marriott, Visalia, May 14 - 16, 2020)
- Delegate, California State Convention, Libertarian Party of California (Long Beach Marriott, Long Beach, February 2020)
- Delegate, California State Convention, Libertarian Party of California (Concord, 2019)
- Delegate, California State Convention, Libertarian Party of California (Long Beach Marriott, Long Beach, California, April 27-29, 2018)
- Delegate, California State Convention, Libertarian Party of California (Santa Clara Marriott, Santa Clara, California, April 28-30, 2017)
Elections
2018
| Party | Candidate Name | Percent | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | Jimmy Gomez | 78.7% | 54,661 |
| Green | Kenneth Mejia | 12.9% | 8,987 |
| Libertarian | Angela McArdle | 8.4% | 5,804 |
2017
| Party | Candidate Name | Percent | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | Jimmy Gomez | 25.4% | 10,728 |
| Democrat | Robert Lee Ahn | 22.3% | 9,415 |
| Democrat | Maria Cabildo | 10.1% | 4,259 |
| Democrat | Sara Hernandez | 5.6% | 2,358 |
| Democrat | Arturo Carmona | 5.2% | 2,205 |
| Democrat | Wendy Carillo | 5.2% | 2,195 |
| Green | Kenneth Mejia | 4.6% | 1,964 |
| Republican | William Morrison | 3.2% | 1,360 |
| Democrat | Yolie Flores | 3.2% | 1,368 |
| Democrat | Alejandra Campoverde | 2.4% | 1,001 |
| Democrat | Tracy Van Houten | 2.5% | 1,042 |
| Democrat | Vanessa Aramayo | 2% | 853 |
| Democrat | Sandra Mendoza | 1.6% | 674 |
| Democrat | Steven Mac | 1.6% | 663 |
| Democrat | Raymond Meza | 1.2% | 509 |
| No Party Preference | Mark Edward Padilla | 1% | 427 |
| Libertarian | Angela McArdle | 0.8% | 319 |
| Democrat | Ricardo De La Fuente | 0.8% | 331 |
| Democrat | Adrienne Nicole Edwards | 0.4% | 182 |
| Democrat | Richard Joseph Sullivan | 0.4% | 155 |
| Democrat | Armondo Sotomayor | 0.3% | 118 |
| Democrat | Tenaya Wallace | 0.2% | 103 |
| Democrat | Melissa "Sharkie" Garza | 0.2% | 79 |
References
- ↑ http://independentpoliticalreport.com/2017/02/california-libertarian-angela-mcardle-files-to-run-for-congress-in-special-election/
- ↑ https://beinglibertarian.substack.com/p/the-ron-paul-revolution-takes-over?
- ↑ https://ballotpedia.org/California%27s_34th_Congressional_District_election,_2018
- ↑ https://ballotpedia.org/California%27s_34th_Congressional_District_special_election,_2017