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Start of the Libertarian Party
In the home of David Nolan, discouraged Republicans and Democrats formed the Libertarian Party. -
First National Convention
First women to receive an elecoral is Tonie Nathan, vice president candidate for the Libertarian party. -
In the Legislature
First elected Libertarian to state legislature is Dick Randolph. -
Gaining Recognition
Ed Clark receives nearly one million votes in the 50 States and the District of Columbia. -
Run for the Presidency
As David Bergland and Jim Lewis run for the presidency, they come in third place of the electoral votes. -
More Involved
Third party candidate Ray Cullen receives 570,000 votes for the position of California Treasurer, the most any third party candidate has received in that state. -
In the City Council
The city council race is dominated by the Libertarians winning every seat in Big Water, Utah. -
Running for the Presidency
Ron Paul, running for president, receives almost twice the total of all other third-party candidates with a little over 470,000 votes, coming in third place. -
Finding their way into Congress
Around 2 million voters vote for Libertarian Candidates to go into Congress and state, with many of them with voting percentages in the teens, 20's and 30's. -
Gaining New Members
State Legislatures Cal Warburton and Finlay Rothhaus detach their Republican roots and join the Libertarians. -
Outvoted
Libertarian candidate Andre Marrou gets more votes than George Bush in Dixville Notch. -
Numbers Numbers Numbers...
Over 40 Libertarians are elected or appointed, and 2.2 million voters vote Libertarian. -
Once Again
For the first time in US history, a third party earns a ballot in all 50 states, two elections in a row. -
More Recruits
Roy Innis, african-american civil rights leader, and talk radio's own Art Bell join the party. -
Genius
Libertarian founder David Nolan is nominated as one of the “2,000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 20th Century.” -
What a Number
Out of 300 candidates, 76 of them are elected, making a new record. -
Looking Good
Libertarians also make history when the House candidates receive over 1 million votes for the second time, something that had only been achieved by the Democrats and Republicans. -
Fourth Time
For the fourth time, Libertarians running for house receive over 1 million votes.