Libertarian Party of Idaho

The Libertarian Party of Idaho is the Idaho affiliate of the Libertarian Party. Although it currently has no representation in the Idaho Legislature, it is one of two minor political parties in Idaho which has ballot access. The party promotes securing personal and economic liberties as its top priorities.[1][2] The current state chair is Jennifer Imhoff-Dousharm.[3]

Libertarian Party of Idaho
ChairpersonJennifer Imhoff-Dousharm
Founded1975
HeadquartersPO BOX 2291
Eagle, Idaho 83616
IdeologyLibertarianism,
Minarchism,
Cultural liberalism,
Non-interventionism,
Classical liberalism
National affiliationLibertarian Party
ColorsGold
Seats in the Upper House
0 / 35
Seats in the Lower House
0 / 70
Website
lpid.org

History

The Libertarian Party of Idaho was established by D. Allen Dalton in 1975, when they first announced their run for office.[4] Generally, the Libertarian Party of Idaho has about twelve candidates run in each election cycle.[5]

Party Milestones
  • In November, 2016, US presidential candidate popular vote was 4.1% (28,331 votes) for Gary Johnson, representing the highest percentage achieved for a Libertarian presidential candidate in the state of Idaho.[6]
  • In August, 2020, the Libertarian Party of Idaho elected Jennifer Imhoff-Dousharm as party chair. She is the first chair who is a women; has a Latino background; and has a Pilipino background.[7]
  • In October, 2020, the Libertarian Party of Idaho represented over 1% of registered voters for the first time in party history.[8]

Former officials

Platform

Gun Ownership: The Idaho Libertarian Party believe that every person has the right to arm themselves in self-defense.[10]

Taxes: If Americans want to give money to the government for one reason or another, they should be free to do so. If Americans prefer to spend their money on other things, then they should be free to do that also.

The Economy: The Idaho Libertarian Party believes that all people have the right to freely offer goods and services on the market and that free-market approaches are the most effective at improving people’s lives.

Civil Liberties: The Idaho Libertarian Party believes that the equal rights of all people matter all the time. No exceptions.

Crime and Justice: The Idaho Libertarian Party believes that the existing justice system is seriously flawed.

Foreign Policy: Strive for peace with the world.

Healthcare: The Idaho Libertarian Party believes that healthcare prices would decrease and quality and availability would increase if healthcare was freed from government meddling and control.

War on Drugs: The Idaho Libertarian Party believes that the War on Drugs is ineffective, unfair, and immoral. They advocate ending it.

Chairs of the Party
  • Jennifer Imhoff-Dousharm (2020 - Present)[11]
  • Rob Oates (2006-2020)[12]
  • Ted Dunlap (2004)
  • Ryan Davidson (2001-2002)
  • D. Allen Dalton (1975-1976)[13][14]

2000 Nominees for Office

United States House of Representatives, District 1: Ronald G. Wittig

United States House of Representatives, District 2: Donovan Bramwell

Presidential candidate:Harry Browne got 3,488 votes (0.70%)[15]

2002 Nominees for Offices

United States Senate: Donovan Bramwell

United States House of Representatives, District 1: Steve Gothard

United States House of Representatives, District 2: John A. Lewis

Gubernatorial: Daniel L.J. Adams

Lt. Governor: Michael J. Kempf

Secretary of State, Idaho: Ronald E. Perry

State Controller: Greg Nalder

State Treasurer: Sherwin M. Fellen

Superintendent of Public Instruction:Robbi L. Kier

2004 Nominees for Offices

Presidential candidate: Michael Badnarik got 3,844 votes (0.64%)[16]

2006 Nominees for Offices

United States House of Representatives, District 2: Ted Dunlap[17]

2008 Nominees for Offices

United States Senate: Kent A. Marmon[18]

Presidential candidate: Bob Barr got 3,658 votes (0.56%)[19]

2010 Nominees for Offices

United States House of Representatives, District 1: Mike Washburn[20]

2012 Nominees For Offices

United States House of Representatives, District 1: Rob Oates[21][22]

Presidential candidate: Gary Johnson received 9,453 votes (1.45%)[23]

2014 Nominees for Offices

Gubernatorial: John T. Bujack [24] received 17,884 votes (4.07%)[25]

2016 Nominees for Offices

Sierra Carta received 1,159 votes (6.96%) for State Senate District 29[26]

John Charles Smith received 1,656 votes (8.58%) for State Representative District 11 Seat B[27]

Christopher Jenkins received 889 votes (6.33%) for State Representative District 23 Seat B[28]

Presidential candidate: Gary Johnson received 28,331 votes 4.10% [29]

See also

References
  1. "2018 Platform". Libertarian Party. 2018-07-11. Retrieved 2019-10-24.
  2. "2018 Platform". Libertarian Party. 2018-07-11. Retrieved 2019-10-26.
  3. "Libertarian Party of Idaho". www.lpid.org. Retrieved 2021-01-12.
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  6. "2016 Idaho Election Results". Retrieved 2021-02-01.
  7. "LPID Press Release August 2020". Retrieved 2021-02-01.
  8. "Idaho Registered Voters Page". Retrieved 2021-02-01.
  9. "Idaho Press". www.idahopress.com. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
  10. "Platform". Retrieved 2021-01-27.
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  13. Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 1975, p. 26. NewsBank, infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=WORLDNEWS&docref=image/v2:114CF38DF1A90B10@EANX-NB-15FB556A811B03A4@2442512-15FB0B8D79CD11DE@25-15FB0B8D79CD11DE@. Accessed 9 July 2018.
  14. Idaho Statesman, One Star ed., 28 Oct. 1976, p. 7. NewsBank, infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=WORLDNEWS&docref=image/v2:114CF38DF1A90B10@EANX-NB-15FDF6E037AE488D@2443080-15FCF763B622894D@6-15FCF763B622894D@. Accessed 9 July 2018.
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  21. http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/results/2012/General/tot_stwd.htm
  22. rob, oates. "Official Campaign Web Site - Rob Oates". The Library of Congress. Retrieved 2017-04-04.
  23. "2012 General Results US President". www.sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2017-05-15.
  24. "Former SW Idaho prosecutor running for governor". KXLY. 2014-03-13. Retrieved 2017-04-04.
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