Libertarian Party of Idaho

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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]

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

Template:Advert section 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]

Notable electoral performances

Listed below are notable electoral performances by Idaho Libertarian Party nominees since 1998, as defined by winning at least 5.0% of the vote in a general election. Winners are shown in bold.

2022

Idaho Libertarian Party 2022 notable electoral performances
Election District Nominee # Votes % Votes Place
Idaho State Senate 14th district Robert Imhoff 2,326 Template:Composition bar 2nd[19]

2020

Idaho Libertarian Party 2020 notable electoral performances
Election District Nominee # Votes % Votes Place
Idaho State Senate 28th district Dan Karlan 4,916 Template:Composition bar 2nd[20]
Idaho House of Representatives 2 Seat B Jennifer Luoma 4,803 Template:Composition bar 2nd[20]
21 Seat B Jess S. Smith 4,460 Template:Composition bar 2nd[20]
23 Seat B Lisa Adams 8,178 Template:Composition bar 2nd[20]
Kootenai County Sheriff Justin Nagel 8,070 Template:Composition bar 3rd[21]

2018

Idaho Libertarian Party 2018 notable electoral performances
Election District Nominee # Votes % Votes Place
Idaho State Senate 21st district Joe Evans 1,187 Template:Composition bar 3rd[22]

2016

Idaho Libertarian Party 2016 notable electoral performances
Election District Nominee # Votes % Votes Place
Idaho State Senate 29th district Sierra "Idaho Lorax" Carta 1,159 Template:Composition bar 3rd[23]
Idaho House of Representatives 11 Seat B John Charles Smith 1,656 Template:Composition bar 3rd[23]
23 Seat B Christopher Jenkins 889 Template:Composition bar 3rd[23]
Bannock County Board of Commissioners 3rd District Kevin Lee Perry 2,732 Template:Composition bar 3rd[24]

2014

Idaho Libertarian Party 2014 notable electoral performances
Election District Nominee # Votes % Votes Place
Idaho House of Representatives 17 Seat A Paul D. Hautzinger 2,431 Template:Composition bar 2nd[25]
21 Seat B Joe Hautzinger 2,828 Template:Composition bar 2nd[25]
29 Seat A Matthew Larsen 643 Template:Composition bar 3rd[25]

2012

Idaho Libertarian Party 2012 notable electoral performances
Election District Nominee # Votes % Votes Place
Idaho House of Representatives 16 Seat A Jeffrey Laing 1,427 Template:Composition bar 3rd[26]
17 Seat B Mikel Hautzinger 976 Template:Composition bar 3rd[26]
33 Seat A Christopher Joseph Brunt 1,160 Template:Composition bar 3rd[26]
Ada County Sheriff Ted Dunlap 41,014 Template:Composition bar 2nd[27]
Bannock County Board of Commissioners 3rd District John Bischoff 2,726 Template:Composition bar 3rd[27]

2010

Idaho Libertarian Party 2010 notable electoral performances
Election District Nominee # Votes % Votes Place
Idaho House of Representatives 11 Seat B John Charles Smith 2,116 Template:Composition bar 2nd[28]
15 Seat B Marvin Gardner 2,215 Template:Composition bar 2nd[28]
17 Seat A Mikel Hautzinger 499 Template:Composition bar 3rd[28]

2008

Idaho Libertarian Party 2008 notable electoral performances
Election District Nominee # Votes % Votes Place
Idaho House of Representatives 17 Seat A Mikel Hautzinger 3,298 Template:Composition bar 2nd[29]
20 Seat A Rex W. Kerr 4,337 Template:Composition bar 2nd[29]

2006

Idaho Libertarian Party 2006 notable electoral performances
Election District Nominee # Votes % Votes Place
Kootenai County Assessor John F. Gessner 7,180 Template:Composition bar 2nd[30]

2004

Idaho Libertarian Party 2004 notable electoral performances
Election District Nominee # Votes % Votes Place
Idaho House of Representatives 15 Seat A Randal A. Williamson 3,034 Template:Composition bar 2nd[31]
15 Seat B Marvin Gardner 3,493 Template:Composition bar 2nd[31]
20 Seat A David H. Slack 2,740 Template:Composition bar 2nd[31]
34 Seat A Timothy A. Raty 1,419 Template:Composition bar 2nd[31]

2002

Idaho Libertarian Party 2002 notable electoral performances
Election District Nominee # Votes % Votes Place
Idaho Secretary of State Ronald E. Perry 86,437 Template:Composition bar 2nd[32]
Idaho State Senate 4th district Dan Gookin 615 Template:Composition bar 3rd[33]
14th district Lee Carey 3,044 Template:Composition bar 2nd[33]
Idaho House of Representatives 2 Seat A Andy Jolliff 913 Template:Composition bar 3rd[33]
9 Seat B Caryl A. Whitlatch 2,014 Template:Composition bar 2nd[33]
12 Seat A Jay Riddle 1,826 Template:Composition bar 2nd[33]
16 Seat A John Bischoff 2,281 Template:Composition bar 2nd[33]
18 Seat A Luke McManamon 883 Template:Composition bar 3rd[33]
19 Seat A David Zimlich 2,058 Template:Composition bar 2nd[33]
19 Seat B Howard Olivier 2,345 Template:Composition bar 2nd[33]
20 Seat A Wendy Lieberman 741 Template:Composition bar 3rd[33]
20 Seat B David Lieberman 621 Template:Composition bar 3rd[33]
Ada County Clerk of the District Court Ginny Eggleston 21,215 Template:Composition bar 2nd[34]
Ada County Treasurer Dustin Kier 20,826 Template:Composition bar 2nd[34]
Ada County Assessor Ryan Davidson 22,872 Template:Composition bar 2nd[34]
Boise County Assessor Clifton T. George 710 Template:Composition bar 2nd[34]
Kootenai County Board of Commissioners 1st District Ginny Eggleston 1,937 Template:Composition bar 3rd[35]
2nd District Christian Kirsch 2,682 Template:Composition bar 3rd[35]
Kootenai County Treasurer Moe Thibert 5,405 Template:Composition bar 2nd[35]
Kootenai County Assessor Victoria Keyes 7,406 Template:Composition bar 2nd[35]
Kootenai County Coroner Kenneth P. Davidson 6,303 Template:Composition bar 2nd[35]

2000

Idaho Libertarian Party 2000 notable electoral performances
Election District Nominee # Votes % Votes Place
Idaho State Senate 15th district Bill E. Anderson 946 Template:Composition bar 3rd[36]
18th district Daniel L.J. Adams 3,165 Template:Composition bar 2nd[36]
Idaho House of Representatives 19 Seat A Brooke L. Wilmoth 872 Template:Composition bar 3rd[36]
22 Seat A Jonathan A. Stump 1,554 Template:Composition bar 2nd[36]
Ada County Board of Commissioners 1st District Robert John Blakely 6,582 Template:Composition bar 2nd[37]
Gem County Prosecuting Attorney Richard Linville 4,280 Template:Composition bar 1st[38]

1998

Idaho Libertarian Party 1998 notable electoral performances
Election District Nominee # Votes % Votes Place
Idaho State Senate 18th district Daniel L.J. Adams 2,758 Template:Composition bar 2ndd[39]
Idaho House of Representatives 8 Seat B Ronald G. Wittig 2,175 Template:Composition bar 2nd[39]
12 Seat B David Eppes 2,191 Template:Composition bar 2nd[39]
Ada County Clerk of the District Court Jamie M. Weems 15,404 Template:Composition bar 2nd[40]
Payette County Board of Commissioners 3rd district Sylvia Zitek 1,154 Template:Composition bar 1st[40]

See also

References

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