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Libertarian Party of Idaho

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]

Libertarian Party of Idaho
ChairpersonJayson Sorensen[1]
Founded1975
Headquarters9169 W State St #1743
Garden City, ID 83714
IdeologyLibertarianism
National affiliationLibertarian Party
ColorsGold
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

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

  • In November, 1997, Ron Wittig became the first registered Libertarian to hold public office in the state of Idaho.[9]
  • In November, 2016, US presidential candidate Gary Johnson achieved 4.1% (28,331 votes) of the popular vote, representing the highest percentage achieved for a Libertarian presidential candidate in the state of Idaho.[10]
  • In October, 2020, the Libertarian Party of Idaho represented over 1% of registered voters in the state for the first time in party history.[11]

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

  • Jayson Sorensen (2022-Present)[14]
  • Robert Imhoff-Dousharm (2022)[15]
  • Jennifer Imhoff-Dousharm (2020–2022)[16]
  • Rob Oates (2006-2020)[17]
  • Ted Dunlap (2004)
  • Ryan Davidson (2001–2002)
  • D. Allen Dalton (1975–1976)[18][19]

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 Senate14th districtRobert Imhoff2,326
10.3 / 100
2nd[20]

2020

Idaho Libertarian Party 2020 notable electoral performances
ElectionDistrictNominee# Votes% VotesPlace
Idaho State Senate28th districtDan Karlan4,916
22.4 / 100
2nd[21]
Idaho House of Representatives2 Seat BJennifer Luoma4,803
16.5 / 100
2nd[21]
21 Seat BJess S. Smith4,460
22.3 / 100
2nd[21]
23 Seat BLisa Adams8,178
28.5 / 100
2nd[21]
Kootenai County SheriffJustin Nagel8,070
9.6 / 100
3rd[22]

2018

Idaho Libertarian Party 2018 notable electoral performances
ElectionDistrictNominee# Votes% VotesPlace
Idaho State Senate21st districtJoe Evans1,187
5.6 / 100
3rd[23]

2016

Idaho Libertarian Party 2016 notable electoral performances
ElectionDistrictNominee# Votes% VotesPlace
Idaho State Senate29th districtSierra "Idaho Lorax" Carta1,159
7.0 / 100
3rd[24]
Idaho House of Representatives11 Seat BJohn Charles Smith1,656
8.6 / 100
3rd[24]
23 Seat BChristopher Jenkins889
6.3 / 100
3rd[24]
Bannock County Board of Commissioners3rd DistrictKevin Lee Perry2,732
8.3 / 100
3rd[25]

2014

Idaho Libertarian Party 2014 notable electoral performances
ElectionDistrictNominee# Votes% VotesPlace
Idaho House of Representatives17 Seat APaul D. Hautzinger2,431
23.4 / 100
2nd[26]
21 Seat BJoe Hautzinger2,828
22.1 / 100
2nd[26]
29 Seat AMatthew Larsen643
5.8 / 100
3rd[26]

2012

Idaho Libertarian Party 2012 notable electoral performances
ElectionDistrictNominee# Votes% VotesPlace
Idaho House of Representatives16 Seat AJeffrey Laing1,427
7.6 / 100
3rd[27]
17 Seat BMikel Hautzinger976
6.0 / 100
3rd[27]
33 Seat AChristopher Joseph Brunt1,160
6.8 / 100
3rd[27]
Ada County SheriffTed Dunlap41,014
25.7 / 100
2nd[28]
Bannock County Board of Commissioners3rd DistrictJohn Bischoff2,726
8.0 / 100
3rd[28]

2010

Idaho Libertarian Party 2010 notable electoral performances
ElectionDistrictNominee# Votes% VotesPlace
Idaho House of Representatives11 Seat BJohn Charles Smith2,116
15.8 / 100
2nd[29]
15 Seat BMarvin Gardner2,215
21.3 / 100
2nd[29]
17 Seat AMikel Hautzinger499
5.4 / 100
3rd[29]

2008

Idaho Libertarian Party 2008 notable electoral performances
ElectionDistrictNominee# Votes% VotesPlace
Idaho House of Representatives17 Seat AMikel Hautzinger3,298
19.6 / 100
2nd[30]
20 Seat ARex W. Kerr4,337
22.7 / 100
2nd[30]

2006

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

2004

Idaho Libertarian Party 2004 notable electoral performances
ElectionDistrictNominee# Votes% VotesPlace
Idaho House of Representatives15 Seat ARandal A. Williamson3,034
19.6 / 100
2nd[32]
15 Seat BMarvin Gardner3,493
22.9 / 100
2nd[32]
20 Seat ADavid H. Slack2,740
15.3 / 100
2nd[32]
34 Seat ATimothy A. Raty1,419
8.9 / 100
2nd[32]

2002

Idaho Libertarian Party 2002 notable electoral performances
ElectionDistrictNominee# Votes% VotesPlace
Idaho Secretary of StateRonald E. Perry86,437
22.5 / 100
2nd[33]
Idaho State Senate4th districtDan Gookin615
6.0 / 100
3rd[34]
14th districtLee Carey3,044
21.2 / 100
2nd[34]
Idaho House of Representatives2 Seat AAndy Jolliff913
8.5 / 100
3rd[34]
9 Seat BCaryl A. Whitlatch2,014
20.2 / 100
2nd[34]
12 Seat AJay Riddle1,826
23.3 / 100
2nd[34]
16 Seat AJohn Bischoff2,281
20.6 / 100
2nd[34]
18 Seat ALuke McManamon883
7.1 / 100
3rd[34]
19 Seat ADavid Zimlich2,058
14.4 / 100
2nd[34]
19 Seat BHoward Olivier2,345
16.6 / 100
2nd[34]
20 Seat AWendy Lieberman741
6.2 / 100
3rd[34]
20 Seat BDavid Lieberman621
5.2 / 100
3rd[34]
Ada County Clerk of the District CourtGinny Eggleston21,215
22.1 / 100
2nd[35]
Ada County TreasurerDustin Kier20,826
22.0 / 100
2nd[35]
Ada County AssessorRyan Davidson22,872
24.0 / 100
2nd[35]
Boise County AssessorClifton T. George710
29.3 / 100
2nd[35]
Kootenai County Board of Commissioners1st DistrictGinny Eggleston1,937
6.2 / 100
3rd[36]
2nd DistrictChristian Kirsch2,682
8.8 / 100
3rd[36]
Kootenai County TreasurerMoe Thibert5,405
18.2 / 100
2nd[36]
Kootenai County AssessorVictoria Keyes7,406
25.0 / 100
2nd[36]
Kootenai County CoronerKenneth P. Davidson6,303
21.3 / 100
2nd[36]

2000

Idaho Libertarian Party 2000 notable electoral performances
ElectionDistrictNominee# Votes% VotesPlace
Idaho State Senate15th districtBill E. Anderson946
6.0 / 100
3rd[37]
18th districtDaniel L.J. Adams3,165
19.7 / 100
2nd[37]
Idaho House of Representatives19 Seat ABrooke L. Wilmoth872
6.0 / 100
3rd[37]
22 Seat AJonathan A. Stump1,554
15.4 / 100
2nd[37]
Ada County Board of Commissioners1st DistrictRobert John Blakely6,582
5.6 / 100
2nd[38]
Gem County Prosecuting AttorneyRichard Linville4,280
100 / 100
1st[39]

1998

Idaho Libertarian Party 1998 notable electoral performances
ElectionDistrictNominee# Votes% VotesPlace
Idaho State Senate18th districtDaniel L.J. Adams2,758
24.0 / 100
2ndd[40]
Idaho House of Representatives8 Seat BRonald G. Wittig2,175
18.3 / 100
2nd[40]
12 Seat BDavid 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 Commissioners3rd districtSylvia Zitek1,154
23.4 / 100
1st[41]

See also

References

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