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 The convention adopted strong planks favoring emphasis on reparations in criminal cases (as opposed to emphasis on punishment) and in opposition to involuntary commitment to mental institutions. Two proposed amendments to the United State Constitution, the [[Liberty Amendment]], was also endorsed.
+==Officers Elected==
+The race for national Chairman of the LP was a spirited one and continued on an informal but active basis from the beginning of the convention on Wednesday through to the election on Saturday afternoon. The two candidates, [[Ed Crane]] of California and [[Scott Royce]] of Virginia, along with their supporters campaigned continuously, meeting with state delegations and individuals in an attempt to win support. A major debate in the campaign centered around the proposed location of the national headquarters of the LP.
+Crane eventually won the Chairmanship, garnering over 80% of the vote. In other elections [[Andrea Millen]], former Chairwoman of the [[Free Libertarian Party of New York|FLP in New York]], won an unopposed term as Vice-Chairwoman. [[Bill Westmiller]] of California defeated [[Abby Goldsmith]] of Florida for Secretary, and [[John Draft]] ran unopposed for Treasurer.
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