This is a busy weekend for state Libertarian Parties. Besides New York, which was featured in a prior thread, these states will be meeting:
Friday, April 25 to April 26
Kansas
Saturday, April 26
Alaska
Connecticut
Minnesota
Friday, April 25 through Sunday, April 27
Indiana
Please use this thread to keep us posted with their events, or send info to me at stone@altrionet.com.… Read more ...
– JULY 9, 2013
The Free Kansan is the official newsletter of the Libertarian Party of Kansas. It is currently published four times per year, and is available on the LPKS web site in PDF format.
The Free Kansan contains news of Libertarian happenings around the state, opinion pieces by the editor and state party chair, an occasional guest editorial, letters to the editor submitted by LPKS members and others, a list of county group meetings, pictures of LP events, and a calendar of upcoming events.
Tresa McAlhaney (right) with her husband
Published: August 7, 2013
By JOHN MILBURN — Associated Press
TOPEKA, KAN. — A Bonner Springs woman has become the first Libertarian Party candidate to file for the 2014 Kansas governor’s race, a field the party’s chairman said Wednesday he hopes continues to grow.
Tresa McAlhaney of Bonner Springs, chairwoman of the Wyandotte County Libertarian Party, announced Wednesday that she has filed the necessary paperwork to establish her campaign.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 19th, 2013
REF: LENEXA, KS VOTES TO ALLOW OPEN CARRY
Tuesday evening June 18th, 2013 the city council of Lenexa unanimously voted to allow the open carry of loaded firearms by law abiding citizens on property open to the public.
The Libertarian Party of Kansas is proud to have worked with city officials to help make this possible.… Read more ...
The following is an April 8th post on lp.org:
Michael Ogle wins 32% of vote in run for Topeka mayor
On April 2, Libertarian Michael Ogle won an impressive 32 percent of the vote in his race for mayor of Topeka. He based his campaign on performance-based budgeting to eliminate wasteful spending, removal of barriers that make it harder for businesses to be successful, and assurance that property rights would not be infringed upon by eminent domain abuse.… Read more ...
From a media release on April 21, 2011, by the Libertarian Party of Kansas:
The Libertarian Party of Kansas (LPKS) held its 2011 State Convention and the outcome probably has some Republicans and Democrats wondering if the Libertarians are finally getting serious. The first sign of a different attitude happened when the Party chose Al Terwelp as Chair.… Read more ...
From the Kansas City Star via TPID:
… Read more ...With so many citizens fed up with both Democrats and Republicans this year, third-party candidates in Kansas hope protest votes will push them into the big leagues.
Some observers think the Libertarian or Reform parties have a real chance of winning 5 percent of the vote statewide, which would give them major-party status in the state and more access to debates.
Press release from Libertarian Andrew Gray for KS Governor 2010 sent to contact.ipr@gmail.com:
One of the core principles of the Gray for Governor Team is to treat Kansans as adults capable of deciding what is best for themselves, their families, and their communities. One aspect of treating someone like an adult is telling them the truth, even when it is hard to say and hard to hear.… Read more ...
Press release sent to contact.ipr@gmail.com:
Andrew Gray, Libertarian candidate for Kansas Governor, is pleased that the extravagant campaign spending of politicians has become front page news across Kansas. Gray and his team believe that special interest money lining the pockets of politicians and lobbyists is one of the root causes of the difficulties that Kansas is facing, and they believe Kansas voters agree with them.… Read more ...
A new campaign update landed in my inbox yesterday for Andrew Gray, Libertarian candidate for Governor of Kansas.
… Read more ...The campaign team has been amazingly busy. In the last few weeks they have:
- Attended county fairs across Kansas
- Spoken to groups across Kansas
- Done Radio Interviews
- Setup Televised Debates
- Attended Meet & Greets Hosted by Supporters
- Distributed Yard Signs
- Sent dozens of Press Releases
- Traveled thousands of miles
- Talked to reporters across the state
- Shaken thousands of hands
And so much more…
In the coming 33 days the team will do even more.
Hartman, a millionaire who placed second in a crowded Republican primary to replace outgoing Rep. Todd Tiahrt, released the following statement this afternoon:
… Read more ...Hartman issued the following statement this afternoon:
“After several days of prayerful reflection, I have decided not to seek the Libertarian Party’s Congressional nomination. I am humbled by the Libertarian Party’s consideration and belief in me.