Libertarian National Committee

Libertarian National Committee
Founded 1971
Headquarters Washington, D.C., U.S.
Key people
 Nicholas Sarwark, Chairman
Arvin Vohra, Vice Chairman
Tim Hagan, Treasurer
Alicia Mattson, Secretary
Website

The Libertarian National Committee (LNC) controls and manages the affairs, properties, and funds of the United States Libertarian Party. It is composed of the party officers, five at-large representatives elected every two years at the national convention, and a theoretical maximum of 10 regional representatives. The current chair, elected in June 2014, is Nicholas Sarwark.[1] The Executive Director is Wes Benedict.[2]

The Libertarian National Committee has lobbied or filed lawsuits against laws and regulations that restrict contributions to parties and candidates.[3][4][5][6]

The Libertarian National Committee is a separate entity from the "Libertarian National Congressional Committee", a Federal Elections Commission registered entity,[7] now doing business as the "Libertarian National Campaign Committee."[8]

National Chairs

Nicholas Sarwark 2014–present
Geoff Neale 2012–14
Mark Hinkle 2010–12
Bill Redpath 2006–10
Michael Dixon 2004–06
Geoff Neale 2002–04
Jim Lark 2000–02
David Bergland 1998–2000
Steve Dasbach 1993–98
Mary Gingell 1991–93
Dave Walker December 1988–91
Jim Turney August 1985 – December 1988
Randy VerHagen May – August 1985
Paul K. Grant 1983–85
Alicia Clark 1981–83
David Bergland 1977–81
Ed Crane 1974–77
Susan Nolan 1972–74
David Nolan 1971–72

See also

References

  1. ↑ Harper, Jennifer (June 30, 2014). "Inside the Beltway: Libertarians shift into aggressive mode". The Washington Times. Retrieved July 1, 2014.
  2. ↑ Libertarian National Committee staff listing on national Libertarian Party website
  3. ↑ Campaign Law Case Brings Debate, Crowds; McCain-Feingold, Washington Post, December 5, 2002.
  4. ↑ Campaign: Federal Court Strikes Cornerstones Of Soft-money, The Free Lance–Star, Free Lance-Star - May 3, 2003.
  5. ↑ A Soft-Money Loophole?, CBS News, February 11, 2009.
  6. ↑ Libertarian National Committee Clarifies Lawsuit Against Limits on Donations to Parties from Bequests, Ballot Access News, July 25th, 2011.
  7. ↑ Libertarian National Congressional Committee Federal Elections Commission filings page.
  8. ↑ Libertarian National Congressional Committee website.
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