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The '''Libertarian Party of Indiana''' ('''LPIN''') is the Indiana affiliate of the Libertarian Party. The Libertarian Party of Indiana has continually earned ballot access since {{Event|year=1994|event=Ballot Access}}. In 2008 the Libertarian presidential ticket of [[Bob Barr]] and [[Wayne Allyn Root]] had their strongest showing in Indiana receiving 1.1% of the vote (19,243 votes) [http://www.lp.org/2008-presidential-results]. On February 17, 2009 Indianapolis city-council member [[Edward Coleman]] publicly announced that he had left the Republican Party and joined the Libertarian Party [http://www.ballot-access.org/2009/02/17/indianapolis-city-councilman-switched-from-republican-to-libertarian/] [http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-in-libertariancounci,0,2934457.story]. Coleman now is the highest-ranking Libertarian public official in the state, and one of the top (if not highest) ranking Libertarians holding elective office in the United States. The parties best finish in a statewide race came in 2006 when [[US Senate]] candidate [[Steve Osborn]] received 13% of the vote. Osborn had the best result for a third party candidate running for the Senate in the 2006 elections. | The '''Libertarian Party of Indiana''' ('''LPIN''') is the Indiana affiliate of the Libertarian Party. The Libertarian Party of Indiana has continually earned ballot access since {{Event|year=1994|event=Ballot Access}}. In 2008 the Libertarian presidential ticket of [[Bob Barr]] and [[Wayne Allyn Root]] had their strongest showing in Indiana receiving 1.1% of the vote (19,243 votes) [http://www.lp.org/2008-presidential-results]. On February 17, 2009 Indianapolis city-council member [[Edward Coleman]] publicly announced that he had left the Republican Party and joined the Libertarian Party [http://www.ballot-access.org/2009/02/17/indianapolis-city-councilman-switched-from-republican-to-libertarian/] [http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-in-libertariancounci,0,2934457.story]. Coleman now is the highest-ranking Libertarian public official in the state, and one of the top (if not highest) ranking Libertarians holding elective office in the United States. The parties best finish in a statewide race came in 2006 when [[US Senate]] candidate [[Steve Osborn]] received 13% of the vote. Osborn had the best result for a third party candidate running for the Senate in the 2006 elections. | ||
The founding meeting of the Libertarian Party of Indiana was held on July 14, {{Event|year=1974|event=Founding}} at the Holiday Inn at Weir Cook Airport (now called the Indianapolis International Airport). Approximately 20-25 people attended including Paul Hyatt, Tom Duncan, Marvin Lazaro, Brian Bernstein, Dick Smith, Steve Butterbaugh and Charlie Reisert. Reisert made the motion to start the Libertarian Party of Indiana. The first headquarters was located at 1430 N. Capitol Avenue in Indianapolis. The LPIN became a minor political party in 1994 after achieving ballot access when Steve Dillon received more than 2% of the vote running for Secretary of State. | The founding meeting of the [[Libertarian Party of Indiana]] was held on July 14, {{Event|year=1974|event=Founding}} at the Holiday Inn at Weir Cook Airport (now called the Indianapolis International Airport). Approximately 20-25 people attended including [[Paul Hyatt, [[Tom Duncan]], [[Marvin Lazaro]], [[Brian Bernstein]], [[Dick Smith]], [[Steve Butterbaugh]] and [[Charlie Reisert]]. Reisert made the motion to start the [Libertarian Party of Indiana]]. The first headquarters was located at 1430 N. Capitol Avenue in Indianapolis. The LPIN became a minor political party in 1994 after achieving ballot access when [[Steve Dillon]] received more than 2% of the vote running for Secretary of State. | ||
The Libertarian Party of Indiana is the only party other than the Democrats and Republicans with ballot access in Indiana. Hoosier Libertarians have continually earned ballot access since 1994. Other parties have tried | The [[Libertarian Party of Indiana]] is the only party other than the Democrats and Republicans with ballot access in Indiana. Hoosier Libertarians have continually earned ballot access since 1994. Other parties have tried and failed to gain ballot access. | ||
Hoosier Libertarians advocate smaller government while defending civil liberties. | Hoosier Libertarians advocate smaller government while defending civil liberties. | ||
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Elected Indiana Libertarian Officeholders with 2015 results [http://www.lp.org/candidates/elected-officials] | Elected Indiana Libertarian Officeholders with 2015 results [http://www.lp.org/candidates/elected-officials] | ||
<br />1. Susan Bell, Hagerstown Town Court Judge, Wayne County | <br />1. [[Susan Bell]], Hagerstown Town Court Judge, Wayne County | ||
<br />2. Elizabeth Brewer, Claypool Clerk-Treasurer, Kosciusko County | <br />2. [[Elizabeth Brewer]], Claypool Clerk-Treasurer, Kosciusko County | ||
<br />3. Terry Coffman, Liberty Township Board, Henry County | <br />3. [[Terry Coffman]], Liberty Township Board, Henry County | ||
<br />4. Dennis Denney, Shirley Town Council, Hancock County | <br />4. [[Dennis Denney]], Shirley Town Council, Hancock County | ||
<br />5. Cheryl Heacox, Clay Township Board, Wayne County | <br />5. [[Cheryl Heacox]], Clay Township Board, Wayne County | ||
<br />6. Renee Sweeney, Ossian Town Council, Wells County | <br />6. [[Renee Sweeney]], Ossian Town Council, Wells County | ||
<br />7. Larry Walters Dublin Town Council, Wayne County | <br />7. [[Larry Walters]], Dublin Town Council, Wayne County | ||
<br />8. Jessica Whitfield, Larwill Town Council, Whitley County | <br />8. [[Jessica Whitfield]], Larwill Town Council, Whitley County | ||
==Appointed Libertarian Officeholders== | ==Appointed Libertarian Officeholders== | ||
*Scott Baker, Elkhart County Convention & Visitors Commission | *[[Scott Baker]], Elkhart County Convention & Visitors Commission | ||
*Rex Bell Hagerstown Board of Zoning Appeals | *[[Rex Bell]], Hagerstown Board of Zoning Appeals | ||
*Rex Bell, Hagerstown Plan Commission, Chairman | *[[Rex Bell]], Hagerstown Plan Commission, Chairman | ||
*Al | *[[Al Co]]x, Brown County Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals | ||
*Brad Klopfenstein, Indianapolis Metropolitan Board of Zoning Appeals II | *[[Brad Klopfenstein]], Indianapolis Metropolitan Board of Zoning Appeals II | ||
*Mark Rutherford, Indiana Public Defender Commission, Chairman | *[[Mark Rutherford]], Indiana Public Defender Commission, Chairman | ||
*Mark Smith, Centerville Plan Commission | *[[Mark Smith]], Centerville Plan Commission | ||
*Mark Smith, Wayne County Economic Development Commission. | *[[Mark Smith]], Wayne County Economic Development Commission. | ||
*[[Chris Spangle]], Vote Indiana Team/Indiana HAVA Commission | *[[Chris Spangle]], Vote Indiana Team/Indiana HAVA Commission | ||
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Past winners include: | Past winners include: | ||
*2018 - Jeremiah Morrell | *2018 - [[Jeremiah Morrell]] | ||
*2017 - Rex Bell | *2017 - [[Rex Bell]] | ||
*2016 - Karl Tatgenhorst | *2016 - [[Karl Tatgenhorst]] | ||
*2015 - Greg Hertzsch | *2015 - [[Greg Hertzsch]] | ||
*2014 - Beth Duensing | *2014 - [[Beth Duensing]] | ||
*2013 - [[Chris Spangle]] | *2013 - [[Chris Spangle]] | ||
*2012 - Evan McMahon | *2012 - [[Evan McMahon]] | ||
*2011 - Joyce and Paul Morrell | *2011 - [[Joyce Morrell]] and [[Paul Morrell]] | ||
*2010 - Allison Maguire (Marion) | *2010 - [[Allison Maguire]] (Marion) | ||
*2009 - [[Dan Drexler]] (LaPorte) | *2009 - [[Dan Drexler]] (LaPorte) | ||
*2008 - Timothy Maguire (Marion) | *2008 - [[Timothy Maguire]] (Marion) | ||
*2007 - [[Mike Kole]] (Hamilton) | *2007 - [[Mike Kole]] (Hamilton) | ||
*2006 - Greg Kelver (LaPorte) | *2006 - [[Greg Kelver]] (LaPorte) | ||
*2005 - Rex Bell (Wayne) | *2005 - [[Rex Bell]] (Wayne) | ||
*2004 - Phil Miller (Hancock) | *2004 - [[Phil Miller]] (Hancock) | ||
*2003 - Rebecca Sink-Burris (Monroe) | *2003 - [[Rebecca Sink-Burris]] (Monroe) | ||
*2002 - [[Sam Goldstein]] (Marion) | *2002 - [[Sam Goldstein]] (Marion) | ||
*2001 - Mark Rutherford (Marion) & [[Andy Horning]] (Marion) | *2001 - [[Mark Rutherford]] (Marion) & [[Andy Horning]] (Marion) | ||
*2000 - Kurt St. Angelo (Marion) | *2000 - [[Kurt St. Angelo]] (Marion) | ||
*1999 - Steve Dillon (Marion) | *1999 - [[Steve Dillon]] (Marion) | ||
'''[[Susan Bell Officeholder of the Year Award]]:''' Awarded to a current elected officeholder of the Libertarian Party that best promotes libertarian principles and values through public service. | '''[[Susan Bell Officeholder of the Year Award]]:''' Awarded to a current elected officeholder of the Libertarian Party that best promotes libertarian principles and values through public service. | ||
Past winners include: | Past winners include: | ||
*2018 - Paul Morrell | *2018 - [[Paul Morrell]] | ||
*2017 - Susan Bell | *2017 - [[Susan Bell]] | ||
*2016 - Chris Mayo | *2016 - [[Chris Mayo]] | ||
*2015 - Steve Coffman | *2015 - [[Steve Coffman]] | ||
*2014 - Brad Klopfenstein | *2014 - [[Brad Klopfenstein]] | ||
*2013 - Al Cox | *2013 - [[Al Cox]] | ||
*2012 - Mark Rutherford | *2012 - [[Mark Rutherford]] | ||
*2011 - Edward Coleman | *2011 - [[Edward Coleman]] | ||
*2010 - Edward Coleman (Marion) | *2010 - [[Edward Coleman]] (Marion) | ||
*2009 - Susan Bell (Wayne) | *2009 - [[Susan Bell]] (Wayne) | ||
*2006 - Ed Dilts (Johnson) | *2006 - [[Ed Dilts]] (Johnson) | ||
'''[[Ken Bisson Outreach Award]]:''' Awarded to a party member who has strived to spread the message of libertarian principles to as many potential voters as is possible. | '''[[Ken Bisson Outreach Award]]:''' Awarded to a party member who has strived to spread the message of libertarian principles to as many potential voters as is possible. | ||
Past winners include: | Past winners include: | ||
*2018 - Dakota Davis | *2018 - [[Dakota Davis]] | ||
*2017 - Rodney Benker | *2017 - [[Rodney Benker]] | ||
*2016 - Rodney Benker | *2016 - [[Rodney Benker]] | ||
*2015 - Donna Dunn | *2015 - [[Donna Dunn]] | ||
*2014 - Andrew Horning | *2014 - [[Andrew Horning]] | ||
*2013 - [[Chris Spangle]] | *2013 - [[Chris Spangle]] | ||
*2012 - Rupert Boneham | *2012 - [[Rupert Boneham]] | ||
*2011 - Rex Bell | *2011 - [[Rex Bell]] | ||
*2010 - Jerry Titus (Kokomo) and Paul Morrell (Rush) | *2010 - [[Jerry Titus]] (Kokomo) and [[Paul Morrell]] (Rush) | ||
*2009 - Doug Horner (Allen) | *2009 - [[Doug Horner]] (Allen) | ||
*2006 - Mike Sylvester (Allen) | *2006 - [[Mike Sylvester]] (Allen) | ||
'''[[Joe Hauptmann Campaign Leadership Award]]:''' Awarded to a campaign volunteer who has worked above and beyond in an extraordinary fashion, and has significantly contributed to the success of a campaign. | '''[[Joe Hauptmann Campaign Leadership Award]]:''' Awarded to a campaign volunteer who has worked above and beyond in an extraordinary fashion, and has significantly contributed to the success of a campaign. | ||
Past winners include: | Past winners include: | ||
*2017 - Jeremiah Morrell | *2017 - [[Jeremiah Morrell]] | ||
*2016 - Angela Fisher | *2016 - [[Angela Fisher]] | ||
*2015 - Michael Sandridge | *2015 - [[Michael Sandridge]] | ||
*2013 - Miah Akston | *2013 - [[Miah Akston]] | ||
*2012 - (Tie) Allison Maguire, [[Evan McMahon]] and [[ | *2012 - (Tie) [[Allison Maguire]], [[Evan McMahon]] and [[Chris Gault]] | ||
*2011 - [[Dan Drexler]] | *2011 - [[Dan Drexler]] | ||
*2009 - (Tie) Melanie Hughes (Floyd), Allison Maguire (Marion), and Tim Maguire (Marion) | *2009 - (Tie) [[Melanie Hughes]] (Floyd), [[Allison Maguire]] (Marion), and [[Tim Maguire]] (Marion) | ||
*2005 - Sheri Conover Sharlow (Grant) | *2005 - [[Sheri Conover Sharlow]] (Grant) | ||
'''[[Phil Miller Candidate of the Year]]:''' Awarded to a Libertarian Candidate that has shown an extraordinary ability to reach and connect with voters, as well as further the cause of libertarianism. | '''[[Phil Miller Candidate of the Year]]:''' Awarded to a Libertarian Candidate that has shown an extraordinary ability to reach and connect with voters, as well as further the cause of libertarianism. | ||
Past winners include: | Past winners include: | ||
*2017 - Lucy Brenton | *2017 - [[Lucy Brenton]] | ||
*2016 - Mike Gunyon | *2016 - [[Mike Gunyon]] | ||
*2015 - Chris Mayo | *2015 - [[Chris Mayo]] | ||
*2013 - Rupert Boneham | *2013 - [[Rupert Boneham]] | ||
*2012 - Phil Miller | *2012 - [[Phil Miller]] | ||
*2011 - Rebecca Sink-Burris | *2011 - [[Rebecca Sink-Burris]] | ||
*2009 - (Tie) Dr. Eric Schansberg (Clark, Congressional District 9), [[Rex Bell]] (Wayne, House District 54) | *2009 - (Tie) Dr. [[Eric Schansberg]] (Clark, Congressional District 9), [[Rex Bell]] (Wayne, House District 54) | ||
*2005 - Kenn Gividen (Bartholomew) | *2005 - [[Kenn Gividen]] (Bartholomew) | ||
'''[[Steve Dasbach Chairman's Award for Extraordinary Service]]:''' Awarded to an individual that has helped grow the Libertarian Party of Indiana in extraordinary ways over many years. This award is not voted on by LPIN membership, and it is the sole privilege of the Chair of the LPIN to award it to the recipient. | '''[[Steve Dasbach Chairman's Award for Extraordinary Service]]:''' Awarded to an individual that has helped grow the Libertarian Party of Indiana in extraordinary ways over many years. This award is not voted on by LPIN membership, and it is the sole privilege of the Chair of the LPIN to award it to the recipient. | ||
Past winners include: | Past winners include: | ||
*2018 - Frank Rossa | *2018 - [[Frank Rossa]] | ||
*2017 - Rex Bell | *2017 - [[Rex Bell]] | ||
*2016 - Steve Dillon | *2016 - [[Steve Dillon]] | ||
*2015 - John Schick | *2015 - [[John Schick]] | ||
*2014 - Beth Duensing, Greg Kelver and Michael Schultheiss | *2014 - [[Beth Duensing]], [[Greg Kelver]] and [[Michael Schultheiss]] | ||
*2013 - Dale Wedel | *2013 - [[Dale Wedel]] | ||
*2012 - Mark Burris and Rebecca Sink-Burris | *2012 - [[Mark Burris]] and [[Rebecca Sink-Burris]] | ||
*2011 - Greg Hertzsch | *2011 - [[Greg Hertzsch]] | ||
*2010 - Todd Singer (Hendricks), Dale Wedel (Hendricks), and [[Dan Drexler]] (LaPorte) | *2010 - [[Todd Singer]] (Hendricks), [[Dale Wedel]] (Hendricks), and [[Dan Drexler]] (LaPorte) | ||
*2009 - [[Andy Horning]] (Owen) | *2009 - [[Andy Horning]] (Owen) | ||
*2007 - Mark Rutherford (Marion), Mike Runnebohm (Shelby) | *2007 - [[Mark Rutherford]] (Marion), [[Mike Runnebohm]] (Shelby) | ||
*2006 - Brad Klopfenstein (Marion), Cindy Kirkpatrick (Marion), Kenn Gividen (Bartholomew) | *2006 - [[Brad Klopfenstein]] (Marion), [[Cindy Kirkpatrick]] (Marion), [[Kenn Gividen]] (Bartholomew) | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||