Libertarian Party of Georgia
Libertarian Party of Georgia | |
|---|---|
| Chairperson | Brett Larson |
| Founded | 1971 |
| Ideology | Libertarianism |
| National affiliation | Libertarian Party (United States) |
| Colors | a shade of Blue; Yellow |
| Website | |
| www.lpgeorgia.com | |
The Libertarian Party of Georgia is a state affiliate of the United States Libertarian Party.
Executive committee
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Brett Larson | Chairman |
| Akeem Robinson | Vice Chairman |
| Matthew Godown | Treasurer |
| Don Webb | Secretary |
| (open position) | Executive Director |
| (open position) | Operations Director |
| (open position) | Legislative Director |
| (open position) | Political Director |
| (open position) | Technology Director |
2016 Candidates
- Allen Buckley, United States Senate
- Eric Hoskins, Public Service Commission District-2
- Doug King, Bartow County Commissioner
Declared
- Ted Metz, United States Senate (lost at March 5, 2016 convention)
2015 Candidates
- Christine Austin State House 50
- Chris Coughlin, Johns Creek City Council
2014 Candidates
- Andrew Hunt Governor
- Amanda Swafford US Senate
- Ted Metz Insurance Commissioner
- John Monds Public Service Commission District 1
- Aaron Gilmer Public Service Commission District 4
- Jeff Amason State House 21 (Write-In)
2013 Candidates
- Karen Richardson Johns Creek City Council Post
- Brett Bittner Marietta City School Board
- Walter Reynolds Milledgeville City Council
- Dr. Jeff Bivins State Senate 11
- James Camp State Senate 30
2012 Candidates
- Brad Ploeger Public Service Commission (3)
- David Staples Public Service Commission (5)
- Tim Nelson (as an endorsed “Independent”) Lee County Commission (4)
Brett Bittner Marietta City Schools (1)
2011 Candidates
- Doug Craig Griffin City Commission (4)
- Lance Lamberton Austell City Council (4)
- Amanda Swafford Flowery Branch City Council
- William Costa Gwinnett County Commission Chair
2010 Candidates
- Chuck Donovan US Senate
- John Monds Governor
- Dan Barber Lieutenant Governor
- David Chastain Secretary of State
- Don Smart Attorney General
- Kira Willis State School Superintendent
- Shane Bruce Commissioner of Insurance
- Kevin Cherry Commissioner of Agriculture
- Will Costa Commissioner of Labor
- Dr. Jim Sendelbach Public Service Commission (2)
- Taylor Bryant Richmond County School Board (6)
- Amanda Swafford Flowery Branch City Council
- David Montané Georgia Senate – District 42
- Brandon Givens Georgia Senate – District 49
- Taylor Bryant Georgia Senate – District 22
2009 Candidates
- Chris Neill Marietta Mayor
- Karen Richardson John’s Creek City Council
- Jeff Sexton Leesburg City Council
- Kellie Weeks Gainesville School Board
- Dr. Thomas Smoot Valdosta School Board
2008 candidates
In 2008 Allen Buckley ran for US Senator receiving 128,002 votes for 3.4% of the vote.
- John Monds Public Service Commission (1) he was the first Libertarian in the country to receive more than 1 Million votes (1,076,780 or 33.4%
- Brandon Givens Public Service Commission (4)
- Kevin Madsen Loganville City Council
2007 candidates
In 2007 Jim Sendelbach ran in Georgia's 10th congressional district special election. Sendelbach received 710 votes for 1.31% of the vote and an eighth-place finish.
- Heather Hibben Acworth City Council, Post 2
- Arnie Garrett Duluth City Council (5)
- Joshua Patterson Hampton City Council
- David Corr Macon City Council (2) Post 1
2006 candidates
- Garrett Hayes – Governor
- Allen Buckley – Lt. Governor
- Kevin Madsen – Secretary of State
- David Chastain – State School Superintendent
- Jack Cashin – Commissioner of Agriculture
- Paul MacGregor – Public Service Commission (District 3)
- Kevin Cherry – Public Service Commission (District 5)
- Jim Sendelbach – GA Senate District 43
- John Monds – Grady County School Board (District 2)
Currently elected officials
Currently elected officials are:[1]
- Freddie Odom - Bluffton Mayor
- Walter Reynolds - Milledgeville City Council
Previously elected officials
- Jeff Edgens – Irwinton City Council
- Ben Brandon – Dade County Executive
- Bruce E. VanBuren – Avondale Estates Mayor Pro-Tem, Avondale Estates City Commission
- Jerry Meyer – Hoschton City Council
- Dewayne Methaney – Auburn City Commission
- Mike Hanson – Brooks Town Council
- Jim Lenahan – Suwanee Planning and Zoning Commission
- Amanda Swafford - Flowery Branch City Council
- Karen Richardson – Johns Creek City Council
- Freddie Odom – Bluffton City Council
- Brett Bittner – Marietta City Schools
See also
- Sharon Harris
- Garrett Hayes
- Allen Buckley
- Jim Sendelbach
- John Monds
- List of state Libertarian Parties in the United States
References
External links
- The Libertarian Party of Georgia website.
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