Libertarian Party of Idaho

The Libertarian Party of Idaho, also known as the LPID, is the affiliate of the Libertarian Party in the U.S. state of Idaho. The current chair is Jayson Sorensen.[1]

Libertarian Party of Idaho
ChairpersonJayson Sorensen[1]
Founded1975
HeadquartersPO BOX 2291
Eagle, Idaho 83616
IdeologyLibertarianism
Minarchism
Cultural liberalism
Non-interventionism
Classical liberalism
National affiliationLibertarian Party
ColorsGold
Seats in the Upper House
0 / 35
Seats in the Lower House
0 / 70
Website
id.lp.org

Although it currently has no representation in the Idaho Legislature, it is one of four major political parties in Idaho which have ballot access[2] (Using the Ballot access definition of Minor vs Major party). The party promotes securing personal and economic liberties as its top priorities.[3][4]

History

The national Libertarian Party was founded in December 1971 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and held its first national convention in 1972. However, the Libertarian Party of Idaho was not established until 1975 by D. Allen Dalton when it first announced his candidacy in the next elections.[5]

Since its inception, the Libertarian Party of Idaho has held various elected positions mostly on local boards and city council seats.[6] Generally, the Libertarian Party of Idaho runs about twelve candidates in each election cycle.[7]

Party milestones
  • In November, 1997, Ron Wittig became the first registered Libertarian to hold public office in the state of Idaho.[8]
  • In November, 2016, US presidential candidate Gary Johnson achieved 4.1% (28,331 votes) of the popular vote, representing the highest percentage achieved for a Libertarian presidential candidate in the state of Idaho.[9]
  • In October, 2020, the Libertarian Party of Idaho represented over 1% of registered voters in the state for the first time in party history.[10]

Former officials

Platform

The Libertarian Party of Idaho follows the platform of the Libertarian National Committee. This platform is based on the party's Statement of Principles, originally adopted at a convention of the national Libertarian Party in 1974.[12]

Economic Policy

LPID wishes to reduce market regulations across the board, particularly in the healthcare industry. It also wants to reduce taxation to businesses and individuals as part of an overall goal to reduce the power of the government.

Social Policy

The Party seeks to engage in reform to the American justice system, including an end to the War on Drugs. It also seeks to increase protections for gun ownership and the purchasing of firearms.

Chairs of LPID
  • Jayson Sorensen (2022-Present)[13]
  • Robert Imhoff-Dousharm (2022)[14]
  • Jennifer Imhoff-Dousharm (2020–2022)[15]
  • Rob Oates (2006-2020)[16]
  • Ted Dunlap (2004)
  • Ryan Davidson (2001–2002)
  • D. Allen Dalton (1975–1976)[17][18]

2000 nominees for office

United States House of Representatives, District 1: Ronald G. Wittig

United States House of Representatives, District 2: Donovan Bramwell

Presidential candidate:Harry Browne got 3,488 votes (0.7%)[19]

2002 nominees for offices

United States Senate: Donovan Bramwell

United States House of Representatives, District 1: Steve Gothard

United States House of Representatives, District 2: John A. Lewis

Gubernatorial: Daniel L.J. Adams

Lt. Governor: Michael J. Kempf

Secretary of State, Idaho: Ronald E. Perry

State Controller: Greg Nalder

State Treasurer: Sherwin M. Fellen

Superintendent of Public Instruction:Robbi L. Kier

2004 nominees for offices

Presidential candidate: Michael Badnarik got 3,844 votes (0.6%)[20]

2006 nominees for offices

United States House of Representatives, District 2: Ted Dunlap[21]

2008 nominees for offices

United States Senate: Kent A. Marmon[22]

Presidential candidate: Bob Barr got 3,658 votes (0.6%)[23]

2010 nominees for offices

United States House of Representatives, District 1: Mike Washburn[24]

2012 nominees for offices

United States House of Representatives, District 1: Rob Oates[25][26]

Presidential candidate: Gary Johnson received 9,453 votes (1.5%)[27]

2014 nominees for offices

Gubernatorial: John T. Bujack[28] received 17,884 votes (4.1%)[29]

2016 nominees for offices

Sierra Carta received 1,159 votes (7.0%) for State Senate District 29[30]

John Charles Smith received 1,656 votes (8.6%) for State Representative District 11 Seat B[30]

Christopher Jenkins received 889 votes (6.3%) for State Representative District 23 Seat B[30]

Presidential candidate: Gary Johnson received 28,331 votes 4.1% [31]

2018 nominees for offices

United States House of Representatives, District 1: W. Scott Howard[32]

Governor: Bev "Angel" Boeck

2020 nominees for offices

President: Jo Jorgensen

United States House of Representatives, District 1: Joe Evans[33]

United States House of Representatives, District 2: Idaho Sierra Law[33]

See also

References
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  2. "Political Parties – Organization". 2021-02-07. Retrieved 2021-02-07.
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  8. "Liberty Pledge Newsletter – November 1997" (PDF). Lpedia.org. 1997-11-30. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
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  14. "Internal Matters updates". Retrieved 2022-08-24.
  15. "Leadership". lpid.org. Retrieved 2021-01-22.
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  18. "User account". Infoweb.newsbank.com. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
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  25. "2012 General Results statewide". Archived from the original on 2013-03-27. Retrieved 2017-04-04.
  26. Rob, Oates. "Official Campaign Web Site". The Library of Congress. Retrieved 2017-04-04.
  27. "2012 General Results US President". Sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2017-05-15.
  28. "Former SW Idaho prosecutor running for governor". KXLY. 2014-03-13. Retrieved 2017-04-04.
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  32. 2018 General Election. Candidates
  33. "2020 General Election Candidate List – Idaho Secretary of State".
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