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On March 27, [[David Holmer]] became the group's first Libertarian candidate for public office, announcing his bid for Manistee County Commissioner at a local library board meeting.<ref> [https://www.manisteelibrary.org/about-us/copy2_of_library-board/library-board-meeting-minutes/library-board-meeting-minutes-2018/march-27-2018-board-meeting.pdf/view March 27, 2018 MCL Minutes]</ref> He also campaigned against the library millage based on libertarian platform of limited government and taxation is theft.<ref> [http://nwmichiganlibertarians.org/libertarian-candidate-for-manistee-county-commissioner-opposes-library-millage-renewal/ Libertarian Candidate for Manistee County Commissioner Opposes Library Millage], July 3, 2018.</ref> And, on April 26, [[Donna Gundle-Krieg]] represented the Libertarian viewpoint and party platform around limited government for Traverse City's "That's Debatable" event.<ref> [http://nwmichiganlibertarians.org/libertarian-included-in-thats-debatable-event-in-traverse-city/ Libertarian Included in That's Debatable Event in Traverse City], March 29, 2018.</ref> The event was two two-person teams facing off in formal debate, arguing the pros and cons of mandatory national service.<ref> [https://www.northernexpress.com/calendar/2018/04/26/thats-debatable/ That's Debatable event], April 26, 2018.</ref>
On March 27, [[David Holmer]] became the group's first Libertarian candidate for public office, announcing his bid for Manistee County Commissioner at a local library board meeting.<ref> [https://www.manisteelibrary.org/about-us/copy2_of_library-board/library-board-meeting-minutes/library-board-meeting-minutes-2018/march-27-2018-board-meeting.pdf/view March 27, 2018 MCL Minutes]</ref> He also campaigned against the library millage based on libertarian platform of limited government and taxation is theft.<ref> [http://nwmichiganlibertarians.org/libertarian-candidate-for-manistee-county-commissioner-opposes-library-millage-renewal/ Libertarian Candidate for Manistee County Commissioner Opposes Library Millage], July 3, 2018.</ref> And, on April 26, [[Donna Gundle-Krieg]] represented the Libertarian viewpoint and party platform around limited government for Traverse City's "That's Debatable" event.<ref> [http://nwmichiganlibertarians.org/libertarian-included-in-thats-debatable-event-in-traverse-city/ Libertarian Included in That's Debatable Event in Traverse City], March 29, 2018.</ref> The event was two two-person teams facing off in formal debate, arguing the pros and cons of mandatory national service.<ref> [https://www.northernexpress.com/calendar/2018/04/26/thats-debatable/ That's Debatable event], April 26, 2018.</ref>


In July, the group was given an additional two positions, bringing their total to seven delegate positions for the 2018 Romulus State Convention.<ref> [http://nwmichiganlibertarians.org/libertarians-needed-to-represent-nw-michigan-at-state-convention/ Northwest Michigan Libertarian Caucus to Chose Voting Delegates to State Convention], July 24, 2018.</ref> And, on August 25, delegates supported [[Bill Gelineau]]'s nomination of [[Angelique Thomas]] for Lieutenant Governor and [[Gregory Stempfle]] on his nomination for Secretary of State.<ref> [https://michiganlp.org/libertarians-nominate-statewide-candidates-for-general-election2/ Libertarians Nominate Statewide Candidates for General Election], September 6, 2018.</ref>
In July, the group was given an additional two positions, bringing their total to seven delegates for the 2018 Romulus State Convention.<ref> [http://nwmichiganlibertarians.org/libertarians-needed-to-represent-nw-michigan-at-state-convention/ Northwest Michigan Libertarian Caucus to Chose Voting Delegates to State Convention], July 24, 2018.</ref> And, on August 25, delegates supported [[Bill Gelineau]]'s nomination of [[Angelique Thomas]] for Lieutenant Governor and [[Gregory Stempfle]] on his nomination for Secretary of State.<ref> [https://michiganlp.org/libertarians-nominate-statewide-candidates-for-general-election2/ Libertarians Nominate Statewide Candidates for General Election], September 6, 2018.</ref>


The group's largest event was on September 12, with [[Bill Gelineau]] returning to northwest Michigan as the Libertarian candidate for Governor for a public forum in Manistee, Michigan.<ref> [https://www.manisteenews.com/briefs/article/Libertarians-to-host-public-forum-for-upcoming-14259793.php Libertarians to Host Public Forum for Upcoming Election], August 31, 2018.</ref> Also, [[Gregory Stempfle]] participated in the forum as the Libertarian candidate for Secretary of State, alongside [[David Holmer]] as the Libertarian candidate for Manistee County Commissioner and a number of city officials.<ref> [https://michiganlp.org/stempfle-campaigns-secretary-state-northern-michigan/ Stempfle Campaigns for Secretary of State in Northern Michigan], October 2, 2018.</ref>
The group's largest event was on September 12, with [[Bill Gelineau]] returning to northwest Michigan as the Libertarian candidate for Governor for a public forum in Manistee, Michigan.<ref> [https://www.manisteenews.com/briefs/article/Libertarians-to-host-public-forum-for-upcoming-14259793.php Libertarians to Host Public Forum for Upcoming Election], August 31, 2018.</ref> Also, [[Gregory Stempfle]] participated in the forum as the Libertarian candidate for Secretary of State, alongside [[David Holmer]] as the Libertarian candidate for Manistee County Commissioner and a number of city officials.<ref> [https://michiganlp.org/stempfle-campaigns-secretary-state-northern-michigan/ Stempfle Campaigns for Secretary of State in Northern Michigan], October 2, 2018.</ref>
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