Libertarian Party of Idaho

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Libertarian Party of Idaho
Chairperson Jayson Sorensen [1]
Founded1975
Headquarters9169 W State St #1743
Garden City, ID 83714
Ideology Libertarianism
National affiliation Libertarian Party
Colors Gold
Idaho Senate
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Idaho House of Representatives
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U.S. Senate (Idaho)
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U.S. House of Representatives (Idaho)
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Other elected officials0 (June 2024) [2]
Website
lpid.org

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]

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Although it currently has no representation in the Idaho Legislature, it is one of four major political parties in Idaho which have ballot access [3] (Using the Ballot access definition of Minor vs Major party). The party promotes securing personal and economic liberties as its top priorities. [4] [5]

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. [6]

Since its inception, the Libertarian Party of Idaho has held various elected positions mostly on local boards and city council seats. [7] Generally, the Libertarian Party of Idaho runs about twelve candidates in each election cycle. [8]

Party milestones

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. [13]

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

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
ElectionDistrictNominee# Votes% VotesPlace
Idaho State Senate 14th district Robert Imhoff2,326
10.3 / 100
2nd [20]

2020

Idaho Libertarian Party 2020 notable electoral performances
ElectionDistrictNominee# Votes% VotesPlace
Idaho State Senate 28th district Dan Karlan4,916
22.4 / 100
2nd [21]
Idaho House of Representatives 2 Seat B Jennifer Luoma4,803
16.5 / 100
2nd [21]
21 Seat B Jess S. Smith4,460
22.3 / 100
2nd [21]
23 Seat B Lisa Adams8,178
28.5 / 100
2nd [21]
Kootenai County Sheriff Justin Nagel8,070
9.6 / 100
3rd [22]

2018

Idaho Libertarian Party 2018 notable electoral performances
ElectionDistrictNominee# Votes% VotesPlace
Idaho State Senate 21st district Joe Evans1,187
5.6 / 100
3rd [23]

2016

Idaho Libertarian Party 2016 notable electoral performances
ElectionDistrictNominee# Votes% VotesPlace
Idaho State Senate 29th district Sierra "Idaho Lorax" Carta1,159
7.0 / 100
3rd [24]
Idaho House of Representatives 11 Seat B John Charles Smith1,656
8.6 / 100
3rd [24]
23 Seat B Christopher Jenkins889
6.3 / 100
3rd [24]
Bannock County Board of Commissioners 3rd DistrictKevin Lee Perry2,732
8.3 / 100
3rd [25]

2014

Idaho Libertarian Party 2014 notable electoral performances
ElectionDistrictNominee# Votes% VotesPlace
Idaho House of Representatives 17 Seat A Paul D. Hautzinger2,431
23.4 / 100
2nd [26]
21 Seat B Joe Hautzinger2,828
22.1 / 100
2nd [26]
29 Seat A Matthew Larsen643
5.8 / 100
3rd [26]

2012

Idaho Libertarian Party 2012 notable electoral performances
ElectionDistrictNominee# Votes% VotesPlace
Idaho House of Representatives 16 Seat A Jeffrey Laing1,427
7.6 / 100
3rd [27]
17 Seat B Mikel Hautzinger976
6.0 / 100
3rd [27]
33 Seat A Christopher Joseph Brunt1,160
6.8 / 100
3rd [27]
Ada County Sheriff Ted Dunlap41,014
25.7 / 100
2nd [28]
Bannock County Board of Commissioners 3rd DistrictJohn Bischoff2,726
8.0 / 100
3rd [28]

2010

Idaho Libertarian Party 2010 notable electoral performances
ElectionDistrictNominee# Votes% VotesPlace
Idaho House of Representatives 11 Seat B John Charles Smith2,116
15.8 / 100
2nd [29]
15 Seat B Marvin Gardner2,215
21.3 / 100
2nd [29]
17 Seat A Mikel Hautzinger499
5.4 / 100
3rd [29]

2008

Idaho Libertarian Party 2008 notable electoral performances
ElectionDistrictNominee# Votes% VotesPlace
Idaho House of Representatives 17 Seat A Mikel Hautzinger3,298
19.6 / 100
2nd [30]
20 Seat A Rex W. Kerr4,337
22.7 / 100
2nd [30]

2006

Idaho Libertarian Party 2006 notable electoral performances
ElectionDistrictNominee# Votes% VotesPlace
Kootenai County Assessor John F. Gessner7,180
20.8 / 100
2nd [31]

2004

Idaho Libertarian Party 2004 notable electoral performances
ElectionDistrictNominee# Votes% VotesPlace
Idaho House of Representatives 15 Seat A Randal A. Williamson3,034
19.6 / 100
2nd [32]
15 Seat B Marvin Gardner3,493
22.9 / 100
2nd [32]
20 Seat A David H. Slack2,740
15.3 / 100
2nd [32]
34 Seat A Timothy A. Raty1,419
8.9 / 100
2nd [32]

2002

Idaho Libertarian Party 2002 notable electoral performances
ElectionDistrictNominee# Votes% VotesPlace
Idaho Secretary of State Ronald E. Perry86,437
22.5 / 100
2nd [33]
Idaho State Senate 4th district Dan Gookin 615
6.0 / 100
3rd [34]
14th district Lee Carey3,044
21.2 / 100
2nd [34]
Idaho House of Representatives 2 Seat A Andy Jolliff913
8.5 / 100
3rd [34]
9 Seat B Caryl A. Whitlatch2,014
20.2 / 100
2nd [34]
12 Seat A Jay Riddle1,826
23.3 / 100
2nd [34]
16 Seat A John Bischoff2,281
20.6 / 100
2nd [34]
18 Seat A Luke McManamon883
7.1 / 100
3rd [34]
19 Seat A David Zimlich2,058
14.4 / 100
2nd [34]
19 Seat B Howard Olivier2,345
16.6 / 100
2nd [34]
20 Seat A Wendy Lieberman741
6.2 / 100
3rd [34]
20 Seat B David Lieberman621
5.2 / 100
3rd [34]
Ada County Clerk of the District CourtGinny Eggleston21,215
22.1 / 100
2nd [35]
Ada County Treasurer Dustin Kier20,826
22.0 / 100
2nd [35]
Ada County Assessor Ryan Davidson22,872
24.0 / 100
2nd [35]
Boise County Assessor Clifton T. George710
29.3 / 100
2nd [35]
Kootenai County Board of Commissioners 1st DistrictGinny Eggleston1,937
6.2 / 100
3rd [36]
2nd DistrictChristian Kirsch2,682
8.8 / 100
3rd [36]
Kootenai County Treasurer Moe Thibert5,405
18.2 / 100
2nd [36]
Kootenai County Assessor Victoria Keyes7,406
25.0 / 100
2nd [36]
Kootenai County Coroner Kenneth P. Davidson6,303
21.3 / 100
2nd [36]

2000

Idaho Libertarian Party 2000 notable electoral performances
ElectionDistrictNominee# Votes% VotesPlace
Idaho State Senate 15th district Bill E. Anderson946
6.0 / 100
3rd [37]
18th district Daniel L.J. Adams3,165
19.7 / 100
2nd [37]
Idaho House of Representatives 19 Seat A Brooke L. Wilmoth872
6.0 / 100
3rd [37]
22 Seat A Jonathan A. Stump1,554
15.4 / 100
2nd [37]
Ada County Board of Commissioners 1st DistrictRobert John Blakely6,582
5.6 / 100
2nd [38]
Gem County Prosecuting Attorney Richard Linville4,280
100 / 100
1st [39]

1998

Idaho Libertarian Party 1998 notable electoral performances
ElectionDistrictNominee# Votes% VotesPlace
Idaho State Senate 18th district Daniel L.J. Adams2,758
24.0 / 100
2ndd [40]
Idaho House of Representatives 8 Seat B Ronald G. Wittig2,175
18.3 / 100
2nd [40]
12 Seat B David Eppes2,191
19.4 / 100
2nd [40]
Ada County Clerk of the District CourtJamie M. Weems15,404
18.7 / 100
2nd [41]
Payette County Board of Commissioners 3rd districtSylvia Zitek1,154
23.4 / 100
1st [41]

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