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In April 2018, [[Larry Sharpe]] became the party's nominee for governor. He had begun his campaign in July 2017, running an active campaign across the state. [[Jim Rosenbeck]] was elected chair at that convention. | In April 2018, [[Larry Sharpe]] became the party's nominee for governor. He had begun his campaign in July 2017, running an active campaign across the state. [[Jim Rosenbeck]] was elected chair at that convention. | ||
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Sharpe ran the most active campaigns in the party's history, with many media appearances, events, a huge social media following, and a spot on the debate stage. On Election Day, he received over 95,000 votes, securing ballot access for the LPNY for the first time. | Sharpe ran the most active campaigns in the party's history, with many media appearances, events, a huge social media following, and a spot on the debate stage. On Election Day, he received over 95,000 votes, securing ballot access for the LPNY for the first time. | ||