Beau Parmenter, the Libertarian Party of Michigan’s nominee for lieutenant governor, has been charged with felony larceny by conversion, pleading not guilty before being released on a $10,000 bond.…
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Libertarian C. Mia Pettus Launches Campaign for Michigan’s 8th Congressional District
Libertarian C. Mia Pettus has launched her campaign for the U.S. House in Michigan’s 8th Congressional District, saying she will focus on local economic growth and affordability, strengthening oversight of the federal government, and pushing back against the threat of a surveillance state.…
U.S. Taxpayers Party of Michigan to Host Candidate Meet-and-Greet in Taylor
The U.S. Taxpayers Party of Michigan will host a candidate meet-and-greet next month to give voters an opportunity to connect directly with several candidates running under its designation during the 2026 election cycle.…
Michigan Libertarian Senate Candidate Faces Criticism From LNC Members Over Policy Views
The Libertarian Party of Michigan’s newly nominated candidate for U.S. Senate is attracting criticism from several members of the Libertarian National Committee over policy positions on her website they argue conflict with the national party’s platform.…
Libertarians Elect Evan McMahon Chair, Seat New National Committee
The Libertarian Party elected Evan McMahon as national chair and seated a new Libertarian National Committee during its convention in Grand Rapids, Michigan, closing a long weekend that saw considerable leadership turnover and several tense moments on the floor.…
Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan Ends Independent Campaign for Michigan Governor
Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has ended his independent bid for governor of Michigan, saying his campaign no longer had a clear path to victory after falling behind in polling and failing to build the national fundraising support needed to compete with the major parties.…
2026 Libertarian National Convention Open Thread
The Libertarian Party is convening in Grand Rapids, Michigan, this week for its 2026 national convention. The event will run from Thursday, May 21, through Monday, May 25, at DeVos Place and the Amway Grand Plaza.…
Duggan Protests Signature Threshold for Independents — but It’s Lower for Him Than Party Candidates
This article was originally published by the Michigan Advance on May 8, 2026. It is republished here under a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license. Any views expressed are the author’s alone and do not necessarily reflect those of Independent Political Report or the Outsider Media Foundation.…
Libertarian Party Organizers Seek Tellers for 2026 National Convention
Organizers of the Libertarian Party’s 2026 national convention are seeking volunteers to serve as members of the teller team responsible for overseeing vote counting and ballot tabulation during the event.…








