Libertarian Party

Address: 1444 Duke St.

City: Alexandria 

State: VA

Zip Code: 22314-3403

Phone: (800) 353-2887

Email Address: info@lp.org

Date Founded: 1971

Website: https://www.lp.org/

Number of Members: 511,277 

The Libertarian Party (LP) is a political party in the United States that promotes civil liberties, non-interventionism, laissez-faire capitalism, and limiting the size and scope of government.

Their slogan is that we are “The Party of Principle”, because they stand firmly on our principles.

Libertarians strongly oppose any government interference into their personal, family, and business decisions. Essentially, they believe all Americans should be free to live their lives and pursue their interests as they see fit as long as they do no harm to another. 

History:

The Libertarian Party of the United States was formed in Colorado Springs in the home of Luke Zell by a group of individuals led by David Nolan on December 11, 1971, after several months of debate among members of the Committee to Form a Libertarian Party, founded July 17. 

Ideology:

Classical liberalism, Cultural liberalism, Economic liberalism, Fiscal conservatism, Laissez-faire, capitalism, and limiting the size and scope of government. 

Principles:

Libertarian Party principles are incorporated into its platforms, which are established at semiannual conventions of national party officers and delegates from state affiliates. To direct the ongoing functions of the party, convention delegates elect an 18-member Libertarian National Committee, composed of a chairperson and 3 other officers, 5 at-large members, and 9 regional representatives. Presidential candidates are elected by a simple majority of convention delegates.

Top Priorities:

• Lower Taxes
• The Economy
• Civil Liberties
• Crime and Justice
• Foreign Policy
• Healthcare
• Education
• Gun Ownership
• War on Drugs
• Immigration