Tag Archives: North Carolina

Libertarian Party of North Carolina Conducts First Independent Election System Software Review

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LPNC PRESS RELEASE

RALEIGH (Dec. 27) – The Libertarian Party will conduct the first-ever independent review of the state’s election system software. State Chair Joseph Garcia invoked his authority under state law in a Dec. 21 letter to the State Board of Elections requesting to review and examine all source code for an electronic voting system made by vendor Election Systems & Software.… Read more ...

News & Notes: Baker Backs Out, Communists Throw Birthday Party, NC Libertarian Fueled by Crypto

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TYNER TURNS 80: The New York District of the Communist Party USA is inviting supporters to celebrate the 80th birthday of Jarvis Tyner, “our outstanding comrade and leader.”

In addition to serving in numerous leadership roles within the party, Tyner was also the CPUSA candidate for vice president, running with Gus Hall, twice in the 1970s.… Read more ...

Marion Butler: A North Carolina Populist

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On this day 158 years ago, North Carolina Senator Marion Butler was born. Butler was NC’s only Senator to be affiliated with a Minor Party, The Peoples Party. Over the course of his career, Butler managed to become one of the most notable and yet still generally unknown members of the Party.… Read more ...

Libertarian Party of North Carolina: 2016 Convention Calls for Repeal of HB2, Adopts New Platform

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Libertarian Party of North CarolinaThe Libertarian Party of North Carolina held its annual state convention and marked its 40th anniversary April 22-24. During the convention delegates passed a resolution calling for the repeal of House Bill 2 and adopted a new, revised party platform.

The convention also elected two new at-large members of the state executive committee, selected delegates to the national convention, and elected presidential electors.… Read more ...

NC Libertarians Call for Pardon of Medical Marijuana Dealer

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Libertarian Party of North Carolina Press Release

The Libertarian Party of North Carolina passed a resolution calling for the governor to pardon Todd Stimson, who was convicted of marijuana trafficking, at its annual state convention in Durham April 11-12.

Simpson openly ran a medicinal marijuana operation in Henderson County, had a business license and paid taxes on the plants he purchased.… Read more ...

NC election results: RIP for the spoiler myth

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Libertarian Party of North CarolinaThe 2014 Election is over and the myth that Libertarians “steal” votes or “spoil” races for the establishment parties may have been finally put to rest, or at least given it a near fatal blow.

“I do hope y’all will rethink this inane spoiler narrative after tonight,” said Sean Haugh, Libertarian candidate for U.S.… Read more ...

JJ Summerell: Can Utility Companies Be Clean, Safe and Keep Costs Down?

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By J.J. Summerell

While I’m no apologist for Duke Energy, I understand the dilemma the company faces in responding to the Dan River coal-ash spill.

Because we must buy electricity, and Duke Energy is virtually North Carolina’s only provider, it is a natural monopoly. Why would it have faced any financial barriers to ensuring the environmental safety of its power plants and transmission facilities?… Read more ...

NC Libertarian Haugh Polls 11 Percent in US Senate Race

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Press Release from the Libertarian Party of North Carolina

RALEIGH (May 14) – Libertarian candidate Sean Haugh is polling “a surprisingly high 11 percent” in the U.S. Senate race, according the first poll conducted by Public Policy Polling. Incumbent Democrat Kay Hagan is at 38 percent, Republican challenger Thom Tillis is at 36 percent, and 15 percent are undecided.… Read more ...

NC Libertarians support non-partisan redistricting

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Press release from the Libertarian Party of North Carolina

Libertarian Party of North CarolinaRALEIGH (April 15) – Adding a plank supporting an independent, non-partisan redistricting process was one of the changes made to the platform at the Libertarian Party of North Carolina state convention held April 4-5 in Durham.

Libertarians also adopted a plank calling for proportional representation for the state legislature.… Read more ...

Watch NC US Senate Candidates forum live

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Press release from the Libertarian Party of North Carolina

RALEIGH (April 3) – Watch North Carolina U.S. Senate candidates Tim D’Annunzio of Raeford and Sean Haugh of Durham answer important questions at the 2014 Libertarian Party of North Carolina State Convention in the run-up to the primary.

The live broadcast begins at 4 p.m.… Read more ...

NC Libertarian US Senate candidates to meet in forum at state convention

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Libertarian Party of North CarolinaPress release from the Libertarian Party of North Carolina

RALEIGH (March 25) – The Libertarian Party of North Carolina‘s annual state convention in Durham April 4-6 will feature a special candidate forum with the two contenders for the party’s U.S. Senate nomination. The forum will be held April 5 at 4 p.m.… Read more ...

North Carolina Libertarian Convention: ‘Putting LIBERTY in ACTION’

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2014 ConventionRegistration is now open for the 2014 Annual Convention of the Libertarian Party of North Carolina Join us in Durham April 4-5 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 4620 S. Miami Blvd.

This year, our emphasis will be on putting Liberty in Action, focusing on affiliate development and support for our Libertarian candidates. … Read more ...