Liberty Political Action Conference
| Liberty Political Action Conference | |
|---|---|
 The 2013 logo. | |
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Political |
| Venue | Hilton Alexandria Mark Center (2014) Westfields Marriott (2012 - 2013) Grand Sierra Resort (2011) |
| Location(s) | Alexandria, Virginia (2014) Chantilly, Virginia (2012 - 2013) Reno, Nevada (2011) |
| Country | United States |
| Inaugurated | 2011 |
| Attendance | Around 1,000 |
| Organized by | Campaign for Liberty |
| Filing status | Non-profit |
| Website | www |
The Liberty Political Action Conference (LPAC) is an annual political conference attended by conservative and libertarian activists and elected officials from across the United States. The conference has been held since 2011, in various locations.
LPAC is hosted by Campaign for Liberty, a 501(c)(4) nonprofit that is currently chaired by former Congressman Ron Paul of Texas.
History
The first Liberty Political Action Conference took place prior to the 2012 Republican primary season from September 15-17, 2011 in Reno, Nevada. Speakers at the conference included Ron Paul, Senators Rand Paul and Mike Lee, Congressman Steve Stockman, actors Vince Vaughn and Jerry Doyle, Chuck Baldwin, and Debra Medina, among others.[1]
The second LPAC took place following the 2012 Republican primary season, from September 13-15, 2012, and prior to the 2012 presidential election in Chantilly, Virginia outside of Washington, D.C.. Speakers at the conference included Ron Paul, Senators Rand Paul, Mike Lee, Jim DeMint and Ted Cruz, Congressman Justin Amash and Scott Garrett, actor Jerry Doyle, Mallory Factor, and Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, among others.[2]
The third LPAC conference took place in Chantilly, Virginia from September 19-22, 2013. The fourth LPAC conference took place in Alexandria, Virginia from September 18-20, 2014, but there was never a confirmation of an event held in 2015. It is still undetermined on whether there will be an event in 2016.
Locations
| Hosting city | Attendees | Date | Hosting venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reno, Nevada | 700 | September 15 – 17, 2011 | Grand Sierra Resort |
| 2 | Chantilly, Virginia | September 13 – 15, 2012 | Westfields Marriott | |
| 3 | Chantilly, Virginia | September 19 – 22, 2013 | Westfields Marriott | |
| 4 | Alexandria, Virginia | September 18 - 20, 2014 | Hilton Alexandria Mark Center |
References
- ^ "Join JBS at LPAC 2011 in Reno, Sept. 15-17". John Birch Society. 2011-09-06. Retrieved 2013-04-05.
- ^ "LPAC 2012 Heats Up". Independent American Party. 2012-08-21. Retrieved 2013-04-05.
See also
External links
- Liberty Political Action Conference, official website