Libertarian National Committee
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The Libertarian National Committee 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 ten regional representatives. The current chair elected in May 2010 is Mark Hinkle.[1] The Executive Director is Wes Benedict.[2]
The Libertarian National Committee has lobbied or filed law suits against laws and regulations that restrict contributions to parties and candidates.[3][4][5][6]
[edit] Past National Chairs
| Bill Redpath | 2006–2010 |
| Michael Dixon | 2004–2006 |
| Geoff Neale | 2002–2004 |
| Jim Lark | 2000–2002 |
| David Bergland | 1998–2000 |
| Steve Dasbach | 1993–1998 |
| Mary Gingell | 1991–1993 |
| Dave Walter | December 1988-1991 |
| Jim Turney | August 1985-December 1988 |
| Randy VerHagen | May 1985-August 1985 |
| Paul K. Grant | 1983–1985 |
| Alicia Clark | 1981–1983 |
| David Bergland | 1977–1981 |
| Ed Crane | 1974–1977 |
[edit] References
- ^ Libertarian National Committee listing on national Libertarian Party website
- ^ Libertarian National Committee staff listing on national Libertarian Party website
- ^ Campaign Law Case Brings Debate, Crowds; McCain-Feingold, Washington Post, December 5, 2002.
- ^ Campaign: Federal Court Strikes Cornerstones Of Soft-money, The Free Lance–Star, Free Lance-Star - May 3, 2003.
- ^ A Soft-Money Loophole?, CBS News, February 11, 2009.
- ^ Libertarian National Committee Clarifies Lawsuit Against Limits on Donations to Parties from Bequests, Ballot Access News, July 25th, 2011.
[edit] See also
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