Libertarian Party of Indiana | |
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Chairperson | Evan McMahon |
Founded | July 14, 1974 |
Headquarters | 1111 E 54th St, Ste 158 Indianapolis, IN 46220 (317) 920-1994 |
Ideology | Libertarianism |
National affiliation | Libertarian Party (United States) |
Colors | Gold 1 |
U.S. Senate | 0 / 2 |
U.S. House | 0 / 9 |
Statewide Executive Offices | 0 / 7 |
State Senate | 0 / 50 |
State House | 0 / 100 |
Local Elected Offices | 12 (2022) [1] |
Website | |
www.lpin.org | |
The Libertarian Party of Indiana is the Indiana affiliate of the Libertarian Party.
The founding meeting of the Libertarian Party of Indiana was held on July 14, 1974, at the Holiday Inn at Weir Cook Airport (now called the Indianapolis International Airport). Approximately 20–25 people attended including Paul Hyatt, Tom Duncan, Marvin Lazaro, Brian Bernstein, Dick Smith, Steve Butterbaugh, and Charlie Reisert. Reisert made the motion to start the Libertarian Party of Indiana. The first headquarters was located at 1430 N. Capitol Avenue in Indianapolis. The LPIN became a minor political party in 1994 after achieving ballot access when Steve Dillon received more than 2% of the vote running for Secretary of State.
In 2008, the Libertarian presidential ticket of Bob Barr and Wayne Allyn Root had their strongest showing in Indiana, receiving 1.1% of the vote (19,243 votes). [2] The party's best finish in a statewide race came in 2006 when US Senate candidate Steve Osborn received about 13% of the vote. [3] Osborn had the best result for a third-party candidate running for the Senate in the 2006 elections.
Officers | Officer Name (First, Last) [4] |
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Chairman | Evan McMahon [5] |
Vice-chairman | Kristin Alexander [6] |
Secretary | Clayton Soultz [7] |
Treasurer | Michael Schultheiss [8] |
Staff | Staff Name (First, Last) |
IT Director | Charles Hagerman [9] |
Political Director | Josh Turner |
Communication Director | Andrew Smith [10] |
Congressional District | Representative Name |
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1 | John Schick [11] |
2 | Elizabeth Coquillard [12] |
3 | Kristi Avery [13] |
4 | Danny Lundy [14] |
5 | Lauri Shillings [15] |
6 | Luke Lomax [16] |
7 | Elizabeth 'Libby' Glass |
8 | Vacant |
9 | Darin Kinser [17] |
Region | Representative Name(First, Last) |
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3 | Dustin Nanna [18] |
Alternate | Gregory Hertzsch [19] |
As of 2019 [update] , there are eight Libertarian members who hold elected office in Indiana. [20]
Several Libertarians have been appointed to offices in Indiana: [20]
Year Start | Year End | Name (First, Last) |
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1974 | 1976 | Paul Hyatt |
1976 | 1979 | Sally (Heistand) Callin |
1979 | 1980 | Joseph Hauptmann |
1981 | N/A | Joe Bryan (deceased) |
1981 | 1982 | Kevin Grant |
1983 | N/A | Mike Fallahay |
1984 | 1985 | Steve Dasbach |
1985 | 1986 | Jim Reidenauer (deceased) |
1986 | 1987 | Dr. Walter Weeks |
1987 | 1988 | Roger Strater |
1988 | N/A | Bonnie Flemmonds |
1988 | 1989 | Steve Dasbach |
1989 | 1996 | Dr. Barbara Bourland |
1996 | 1998 | Rob Shuford |
1998 | 2000 | Joseph Hauptmann |
2000 | 2007 | Mark Rutherford |
2007 | 2009 | Todd Singer |
2009 | 2013 | Sam Goldstein |
2013 | 2015 | Dan Drexler |
2015 | 2017 | Joseph Hauptmann |
2017 | 2021 | Timothy Maguire |
2021 | present | Evan McMahon |
Awards are presented at the LPIN Convention each year. With the exception of one award, all winners are granted their award by a vote of the LPIN membership. [30]
Year Awarded | Recipient (First, Last) | County |
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2023 | James Sceniak | Johnson |
2022 | Donald Rainwater | Hamilton |
2021 | Danny Lundy | Morgan |
2020 | Kristi Avery | Allen |
2019 | Bill Bean | Marion |
2018 | Jeremiah Morrell | Henry |
2017 | Rex Bell | Wayne |
2016 | Karl Tatgenhorst | Porter |
2015 | Greg Hertzsch | Clark |
2014 | Beth Duensing | Lake |
2013 | Chris Spangle | Johnson |
2012 | Evan McMahon | Marion |
2011 | Joyce Morrell | Rush |
2011 | Paul Morrell | Rush |
2010 | Allison Maguire | Marion |
2009 | Dan Drexler | LaPorte |
2008 | Timothy Maguire | Marion |
2007 | Mike Kole | Hamilton |
2006 | Greg Kelver | LaPorte |
2005 | Rex Bell | Wayne |
2004 | Phil Miller | Hancock |
2003 | Rebecca Sink-Burris | Monroe |
2002 | Sam Goldstein | Marion |
2001 | Mark Rutherford | Marion |
2001 | Andy Horning | Marion |
2000 | Kurt St. Angelo | Marion |
1999 | Steve Dillon | Marion |
Year Awarded | Recipient (First, Last) | County |
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2023 | Luke Jackson | Morgan |
2022 | Susan Bell | Wayne |
2021 | Nathan Kring | Tipton |
2020 | Danny Lundy | Morgan |
2019 | Jamie Jo Owens | Henry |
2018 | Paul Morrell | Rush |
2017 | Susan Bell | Wayne |
2016 | Chris Mayo | Marion |
2015 | Steve Coffman | Henry |
2014 | Brad Klopfenstein | Marion |
2013 | Al Cox | Brown |
2012 | Mark Rutherford | Marion |
2011 | Edward Coleman | Marion |
2010 | Edward Coleman | Marion |
2009 | Susan Bell | Wayne |
2006 | Ed Dilts | Johnson |
Year Awarded | Recipient (First, Last) | County |
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2023 | James Sceniak | Johnson |
2022 | Cassandra Rolon | Kosciusko |
2021 | Sam Goldstein | Hamilton |
2020 | Chuck Pullen | Lake |
2019 | Lucy Brenton | Hamilton |
2019 | Danny Lundy | Morgan |
2018 | Dakota Davis | Henry |
2017 | Rodney Benker | Johnson |
2016 | Rodney Benker | Johnson |
2015 | Donna Dunn | Lake |
2014 | Andrew Horning | Owen |
2013 | Chris Spangle | Johnson |
2012 | Rupert Boneham | Marion |
2011 | Rex Bell | Wayne |
2010 | Jerry Titus | Howard |
2010 | Paul Morrell | Rush |
2009 | Doug Horner | Allen |
2006 | Mike Sylvester | Allen |
Year Awarded | Recipient (First, Last) | County |
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2023 | Stephanie Dasbach | Hamilton |
2022 | Danny Lundy | Morgan |
2021 | Lauri Shillings | Hamilton |
2020 | Kristi Avery | Allen |
2019 | Jeff Maurer | Hamilton |
2018 | ||
2017 | Jeremiah Morrell | Henry |
2016 | Angela Fisher | Marion |
2015 | Michael Sandridge | Lake |
2013 | Miah Akston | Johnson |
2012 | Allison Maguire | Marion |
2012 | Evan McMahon | Marion |
2012 | Chris Gault | Marion |
2011 | Dan Drexler | LaPorte |
2010 | Paul Morrell | Rush |
2010 | Jerry Titus | Howard |
2009 | Melanie Hughes | Floyd |
2009 | Allison Maguire | Marion |
2009 | Tim Maguire | Marion |
2005 | Sheri Conover Sharlow | Grant |
Year Awarded | Recipient (First, Last) | County |
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2023 | Jeff Mauer | Hamilton |
2022 | Kayla Coleman | Jennings |
2021 | Donald Rainwater | Hamilton |
2020 | Chris Guffey | Henry |
2019 | Danny Lundy | Morgan |
2018 | ||
2017 | Lucy Brenton | Hamilton |
2016 | Mike Gunyon | Marion |
2015 | Chris Mayo | Marion |
2013 | Rupert Boneham | Marion |
2012 | Phil Miller | Hancock |
2011 | Rebecca Sink-Burris | Monroe |
2009 | Eric Schansberg | Clark |
2009 | Rex Bell | Wayne |
2005 | Kenn Gividen | Bartholomew |
Year Awarded | Recipient (First, Last) | County |
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2023 | Greg Noland | Madison |
2022 | Kristi Avery | Allen |
2021 | Evan McMahon | Marion |
2020 | Joe Hauptmann | Boone |
2019 | Sam Goldstein | Hamilton |
2018 | Frank Rossa | Johnson |
2017 | Rex Bell | Marion |
2017 | Rodney Benker | Johnson |
2017 | Alyssa Salgado | Boone |
2016 | Steve Dillon | Monroe |
2015 | John Schick | Porter |
2014 | Beth Duensing | Lake |
2014 | Greg Kelver | LaPorte |
2014 | Michael Schultheiss | Marion |
2013 | Dale Wedel | Hendricks |
2012 | Mark Burris | N/A |
2012 | Rebecca Sink-Burris | Monroe |
2011 | Greg Hertzsch | N/A |
2010 | Todd Singer | Hendricks |
2010 | Dale Wedel | Hendricks |
2010 | Dan Drexler | LaPorte |
2009 | Andrew Horning | Owen |
2007 | Mark Rutherford | Marion |
2007 | Mike Runnebohm | Shelby |
2006 | Brad Klopfenstein | Marion |
2006 | Cindy Kirkpatrick | Marion |
2006 | Kenn Gividen | Bartholomew |
Year Awarded | County |
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2023 | Lawrence |
2022 | Kosciusko |
2021 | Morgan |
2020 | Morgan |
2019 | Henry |
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