The Libertarian Party ran 1,642 candidates in the 2002 elections, the largest slate of third-party candidates since before World War II. We contested 219 U.S. House seats, 21 U.S. Senate seats and ran 24 gubernatorial candidates. Our candidates for governor received 763,392 votes, almost twice as many as our previous best showing. We made history when our House candidates received over 1 million votes for the second time, a feat achieved previously only by the Democrats and Republicans.

In the off-year election of 2003, 46 Libertarians were elected to local office -- and nearly half of those victories came in higher-level races such as city and county council. The LP now has over 600 officeholders, which is more than all other third parties combined.

Currently the party is gearing up for the November 2004 elections, in which we expect to field more than 1,000 candidates for federal, state and local office.

Gary Nolan wins California Libertarian primary
[March 2004] Gary Nolan handily defeated two challengers for the Libertarian Party's nomination for president in California’s March 2 Libertarian primary, winning 58.8 percent of the vote. "I want to thank all the voters who supported me in California and I hope we can carry the momentum on to the national convention in Georgia," Nolan said. » Read the story

Georgia Libertarians win tax battle
[March 2004] After months of anti-tax advocacy, Libertarians in Bibb County, Ga., saw the result they wanted on Super Tuesday: A proposed new sales tax in the county was voted down, saving taxpayers up to $160 million. » Read the story

Aaron Russo is seeking LP's presidential nomination
[February 2004] Colorful former Hollywood producer and political provocateur Aaron Russo has jumped into the race for the Libertarian Party's 2004 presidential nomination. Russo, who rose to prominence in the 1970s and '80s when he produced such hit movies as Trading Places and The Rose, said he is running because he "can't stand what is happening to America." » Read the story

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The Libertarian Party is actively recruiting additional candidates for upcoming elections in all states. We hope you'll consider running for office as a Libertarian candidate, or volunteer to work on a Libertarian campaign in your community.

If you decide to get involved in a Libertarian campaign, you'll find extensive online campaign resources that can help. Please take advantage of them.

For more information about running for state, regional or local office as a Libertarian candidate, contact your state party.

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