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This is a list of notable individuals and organizations who have voiced their endorsement of the Libertarian Party's presidential nominee Gary Johnson for the 2016 presidential election.

Gary Johnson 2016
CampaignUnited States presidential election, 2016
CandidateGary Johnson
Former Governor of New Mexico
(1995–2003)

William Weld
Former Governor of Massachusetts
(1991–97)
AffiliationLibertarian Party
StatusAnnounced: January 6, 2016 (2016-01-06)
Nominated: May 29, 2016 (2016-05-29)
HeadquartersSalt Lake City, Utah
Key peopleWilliam Weld
(Running mate)
Ron Nielson (campaign manager)
Mike McCauley (treasurer)
ReceiptsUS$7,921,173 (9−22−16)[1]
SloganLive Free
#TeamGov
Be Libertarian with me
You in?
Website
Official website

U.S. Representatives

Current

Former

State governors

Former Governor of Minnesota Jesse Ventura in 2016

Former

State legislators

Current

Former

Other state officials

Judge Jim Gray

Former

Municipal officials

International political figures

Daniel Hannan speaking at the 2012 CPAC

Other politicians

Scholars

Businesspeople

Peter Schiff

Media personalities

Drew Carey

Actors and comedians

Penn Jillete

Directors and screenwriters

Athletes and sports figures

Kevin Nash

Musicians and artists

Krist Novoselić

Commentators, writers, and columnists

Television and radio personalities

Jedediah Bila

Social and political activists

Matt Kibbe
Jeffrey Tucker

Major Newspapers

Organizations

Other

See also

References

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  73. ^ "Randy Wayne on Twitter: "Keep up the good fight @GovGaryJohnson! I'm spreading the word. #Libertarian4Prez"". Twitter. March 6, 2016. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
  74. ^ "Kurt Yaeger on Twitter: Vote for unethical candidates because of fear - or vote for an ethical candidate with highest ACLU rating? @GovGaryJohnson It's that simple". Twitter. July 13, 2016. Retrieved July 13, 2016.
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  79. ^ "Kevin Nash on Twitter: "@GovGaryJohnson just watched you on @billmaher once again complete transparent dialog. Sir you have earned my vote. 20% spending cuts #hope"". Twitter. July 5, 2016. Retrieved August 3, 2016.
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  83. ^ "Sean Waltman on Twitter: "@GovGaryJohnson or @RandPaul. Preferably Johnson, because he didn't switch to Libertarian Light. Chances are slim."". Twitter. January 21, 2016. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
  84. ^ "Gov. Gary Johnson on Twitter: "Thanks for the tweet! Yes, there is really only one 3rd Party "lane". #libertarian #tlot #nirvana"". Twitter. March 22, 2016. Retrieved May 21, 2016.
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  98. ^ "Jillian Barberie on Twitter: "Funny all the extreme right coming at me for saying tonight is historical. IT IS! I'm making a true statement. I still like @GovGaryJohnson"". Twitter. April 21, 2009. Retrieved July 30, 2016.
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