Libertarian Party of Michigan
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The Libertarian Party of Michigan is the state affiliate of the Libertarian Party of the United States (LP) for Michigan. Like the national LP, the Libertarian Party of Michigan advocates for libertarian political goals. The party gained primary ballot access status in 2016 due to the vote total of presidential nominee Gary Johnson, but lost it after 2018 gubernatorial nominee Bill Gelineau failed to reach the required threshold in the general election.
Libertarian Party of Michigan | |
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Chair | Andrew Chadderdon[1] |
Vice Chairs | Leah Dailey & Trevor Step |
Secretary | Daniel Ziemba |
Treasurer | Greg Black |
Founded | 1972 |
Headquarters | Lansing, MI |
Ideology | Libertarianism |
Colors | Gold |
Michigan House of Representatives | 0 / 110 |
Michigan Senate | 0 / 38 |
Statewide Executive Offices | 0 / 4 |
U.S. House of Representatives | 0 / 14 |
U.S. Senate | 0 / 2 |
Other Elected Offices | 4 |
Website | |
michiganlp | |
Several Libertarians have held public office in Michigan—most at the local level.[2] The party, a member of the Michigan Third Parties Coalition, advocates for changes in Michigan's election laws that allow for greater third party representation in the state.[3][relevant?]