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'''Thomas Evan Fisher''', commonly known by his middle name in LP circles, is currently the Chair of the [[Libertarian Party of Dallas County]] and a member of the [[Libertarian Party of Texas|Texas Libertarian Party]]'s Executive Committee. He was elected Chair during the Dallas County Convention in March 2008 and was elected to a full term two-year term on the Texas LP's Executive Committee at the Texas State Convention of 2006. He had already served in that position from December 2005,when he was appointed to fill a vacant seat by the existing Executive Committee. | '''Thomas Evan Fisher''', commonly known by his middle name in LP circles, is currently the Chair of the [[Libertarian Party of Dallas County]] and a member of the [[Libertarian Party of Texas|Texas Libertarian Party]]'s Executive Committee. He was elected Chair during the Dallas County Convention in March 2008 and was elected to a full term two-year term on the Texas LP's Executive Committee at the Texas State Convention of 2006. He had already served in that position from December 2005,when he was appointed to fill a vacant seat by the existing Executive Committee. | ||
Fisher ran for a seat in the Texas Legislature (District 108) in 2006 against Republican incumbent Dan Branch and Democratic Party challenger Jack Borden. His campaign focused on the issues of school choice, government | Fisher ran for a seat in the Texas Legislature (District 108) in 2006 against Republican incumbent Dan Branch and Democratic Party challenger Jack Borden. His campaign focused on the issues of school choice, government reform, and an opposition to laws supported by Rep. Branch, including a ban of same-sex marriages, a law requiring parental notfication of abortion for minors and a new business tax scheme. Fisher earned 4% of the vote in the three-way contest. | ||
Fisher's first activity with the Libertarian Party began as an activist and donor during the Harry Browne presidential campaign of 2000. He credits Browne as the most influential figure in his political philosophy. Before joining the LP, he was a volunteer for various Republican Party efforts, beginning with the Bob Dole presidential campaign of 1996. | Fisher's first activity with the Libertarian Party began as an activist and donor during the Harry Browne presidential campaign of 2000. He credits Browne as the most influential figure in his political philosophy. Before joining the LP, he was a volunteer for various Republican Party efforts, beginning with the Bob Dole presidential campaign of 1996. | ||