Libertarian Party of New Mexico

The Libertarian Party of New Mexico is the New Mexico affiliate of the Libertarian Party. The state chair is Chris Luchini.

Libertarian Party of New Mexico
ChairpersonChris Luchini
Senate leaderNone
House leaderNone
FoundedJune 27, 1972
Headquarters8100 Wyoming Blvd NE Ste M4, #341, Albuquerque NM 87113
IdeologyLibertarianism
National affiliationLibertarian Party (United States)
Colorsa shade of Blue; Yellow
Website
lpnm.us
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After former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson's performance in the state's 2016 presidential election (9.34%), the Libertarian Party gained major party status in New Mexico.[1] There are currently 6,602 registered Libertarians in the state.[2]

Founding

The Libertarian Party of New Mexico filed articles of incorporation with the State of New Mexico on June 27, 1972. Diana Amsden, Maurice McDonald and Sidney Light listed as incorporators and original directors.

The first convention of the Libertarian Party of New Mexico took place in Albuquerque, NM on July 22, 1972 at the Western Skies Hotel. Diana Amsden was interim chairman at the convention, Gail Tawney presided.

The convention elected Maurice McDonald as Chair, Diana Amsden as Vice-Chair for Administration, Edward Carlson as Vice-Chair for Platform, Robert White as Treasurer, Gail Tawney as Secretary, Robin Tawney as Publicity Committee Chair, and Rick Talley as Membership Committee Chair.[3]

Vote totals for Libertarian candidates in New Mexico

Federal elections

U.S. President
Year Candidate Votes Percentage
1976 Roger MacBride 1,110 0.27%
1980 Ed Clark 4,365 0.96%
1984 David Bergland 4,459 0.87%
1988 Ron Paul 3,268 0.63%
1992 Andre Marrou 1,615 0.28%
1996 Harry Browne 2,996 0.54%
2000 2,058 0.34%
2004 Michael Badnarik 2,382 0.31%
2008 Bob Barr 2,428 0.29%
2012 Gary Johnson 27,788 3.55%
2016 74,541 9.34%

U.S. Senate
Year Candidate Votes Percentage
1996 Bruce M. Bush 6,064 1.10%
2018 Gary Johnson 105,916 15.4%

See also

References

"Libertarian Party new in New Mexico". Santa Fe New Mexican. June 28, 1972. p. 3. Retrieved June 29, 2019.

  1. Lee, Morgan (November 13, 2017). "With easy ballot access, Libertarian Party seeks N.M. candidates; Dunn eyes bid for governor". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved November 18, 2017.
  2. http://ballot-access.org/2017/09/03/august-2017-ballot-access-news-print-edition/
  3. "N.M. Libertarian Party Files Incorporation". Albuquerque Journal. June 28, 1972. p. 20. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
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