The Libertarian Party of Idaho, also known as the LPID, is the affiliate of the Libertarian Party in the U.S. state of Idaho. The current chair is Jayson Sorensen.

Although it currently has no representation in the Idaho Legislature, it is one of four major political parties in Idaho which have ballot access (Using the Ballot access definition of Minor vs Major party). Ballot access has long been considered a core goal for Libertarian Party state-level affiliates.

The party promotes securing personal and economic liberties as its top priorities.

History The national Libertarian Party was founded in December 1971 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and held its first national convention in 1972. However, the Libertarian Party of Idaho was not established until 1975 by D. Allen Dalton when it first announced his candidacy in the next elections.

Since its inception, the Libertarian Party of Idaho has held various elected positions mostly on local boards and city council seats. Generally, the Libertarian Party of Idaho runs about twelve candidates in each election cycle.

Party milestones In November, 1997, Ron Wittig became the first registered Libertarian to hold public office in the state of Idaho. In November, 2016, US presidential candidate Gary Johnson achieved 4.1% (28,331 votes) of the popular vote, representing the highest percentage achieved for a Libertarian presidential candidate in the state of Idaho. In October, 2020, the Libertarian Party of Idaho represented over 1% of registered voters in the state for the first time in party history.

Former officials Ron Wittig New Meadows City Council (1997-2001) Rob Oates Caldwell City Council (2003-2007)

Platform

The Libertarian Party of Idaho follows the platform of the Libertarian National Committee. This platform is based on the party's Statement of Principles, originally adopted at a convention of the national Libertarian Party in 1974.

Economic Policy

LPID wishes to reduce market regulations across the board, particularly in the healthcare industry. It also wants to reduce taxation to businesses and individuals as part of an overall goal to reduce the power of the government.

Social Policy

The Party seeks to engage in reform to the American justice system, including an end to the war on drugs. It also seeks to increase protections for gun ownership and the purchasing of firearms.

Chairs of LPID Jayson Sorensen (2022-Present) Robert Imhoff-Dousharm (2022) Jennifer Imhoff-Dousharm (2020–2022) Rob Oates (2006-2020) Ted Dunlap (2004) Ryan Davidson (2001–2002) D. Allen Dalton (1975–1976)

Notable electoral performances Listed below are notable electoral performances by Idaho Libertarian Party nominees since 1998, as defined by winning at least 5.0% of the vote in a general election. Winners are shown in bold. 2022 +Idaho Libertarian Party 2022 notable electoral performancesElectionDistrictNominee# Votes% VotesPlaceIdaho State Senate14th districtRobert Imhoff2,3262nd 2020 +Idaho Libertarian Party 2020 notable electoral performancesElectionDistrictNominee# Votes% VotesPlaceIdaho State Senate28th districtDan Karlan4,9162ndIdaho House of Representatives2 Seat BJennifer Luoma4,8032nd21 Seat BJess S. Smith4,4602nd23 Seat BLisa Adams8,1782ndKootenai County SheriffJustin Nagel8,0703rd 2018 +Idaho Libertarian Party 2018 notable electoral performancesElectionDistrictNominee# Votes% VotesPlaceIdaho State Senate21st districtJoe Evans1,1873rd 2016 +Idaho Libertarian Party 2016 notable electoral performancesElectionDistrictNominee# Votes% VotesPlaceIdaho State Senate29th districtSierra "Idaho Lorax" Carta1,1593rdIdaho House of Representatives11 Seat BJohn Charles Smith1,6563rd23 Seat BChristopher Jenkins8893rdBannock County Board of Commissioners3rd DistrictKevin Lee Perry2,7323rd 2014 +Idaho Libertarian Party 2014 notable electoral performancesElectionDistrictNominee# Votes% VotesPlaceIdaho House of Representatives17 Seat APaul D. Hautzinger2,4312nd21 Seat BJoe Hautzinger2,8282nd29 Seat AMatthew Larsen6433rd 2012 +Idaho Libertarian Party 2012 notable electoral performancesElectionDistrictNominee# Votes% VotesPlaceIdaho House of Representatives16 Seat AJeffrey Laing1,4273rd17 Seat BMikel Hautzinger9763rd33 Seat AChristopher Joseph Brunt1,1603rdAda County SheriffTed Dunlap41,0142ndBannock County Board of Commissioners3rd DistrictJohn Bischoff2,7263rd 2010 +Idaho Libertarian Party 2010 notable electoral performancesElectionDistrictNominee# Votes% VotesPlaceIdaho House of Representatives11 Seat BJohn Charles Smith2,1162nd15 Seat BMarvin Gardner2,2152nd17 Seat AMikel Hautzinger4993rd 2008 +Idaho Libertarian Party 2008 notable electoral performancesElectionDistrictNominee# Votes% VotesPlaceIdaho House of Representatives17 Seat AMikel Hautzinger3,2982nd20 Seat ARex W. Kerr4,3372nd 2006 +Idaho Libertarian Party 2006 notable electoral performancesElectionDistrictNominee# Votes% VotesPlaceKootenai County AssessorJohn F. Gessner7,1802nd 2004 +Idaho Libertarian Party 2004 notable electoral performancesElectionDistrictNominee# Votes% VotesPlaceIdaho House of Representatives15 Seat ARandal A. Williamson3,0342nd15 Seat BMarvin Gardner3,4932nd20 Seat ADavid H. Slack2,7402nd34 Seat ATimothy A. Raty1,4192nd 2002 +Idaho Libertarian Party 2002 notable electoral performancesElectionDistrictNominee# Votes% VotesPlaceIdaho Secretary of StateRonald E. Perry86,4372ndIdaho State Senate4th districtDan Gookin6153rd14th districtLee Carey3,0442ndIdaho House of Representatives2 Seat AAndy Jolliff9133rd9 Seat BCaryl A. Whitlatch2,0142nd12 Seat AJay Riddle1,8262nd16 Seat AJohn Bischoff2,2812nd18 Seat ALuke McManamon8833rd19 Seat ADavid Zimlich2,0582nd19 Seat BHoward Olivier2,3452nd20 Seat AWendy Lieberman7413rd20 Seat BDavid Lieberman6213rdAda County Clerk of the District CourtGinny Eggleston21,2152ndAda County TreasurerDustin Kier20,8262ndAda County AssessorRyan Davidson22,8722ndBoise County AssessorClifton T. George7102ndKootenai County Board of Commissioners1st DistrictGinny Eggleston1,9373rd2nd DistrictChristian Kirsch2,6823rdKootenai County TreasurerMoe Thibert5,4052ndKootenai County AssessorVictoria Keyes7,4062ndKootenai County CoronerKenneth P. Davidson6,3032nd 2000 +Idaho Libertarian Party 2000 notable electoral performancesElectionDistrictNominee# Votes% VotesPlaceIdaho State Senate15th districtBill E. Anderson9463rd18th districtDaniel L.J. Adams3,1652ndIdaho House of Representatives19 Seat ABrooke L. Wilmoth8723rd22 Seat AJonathan A. Stump1,5542ndAda County Board of Commissioners1st DistrictRobert John Blakely6,5822ndGem County Prosecuting AttorneyRichard Linville4,2801st 1998 +Idaho Libertarian Party 1998 notable electoral performancesElectionDistrictNominee# Votes% VotesPlaceIdaho State Senate18th districtDaniel L.J. Adams2,7582nddIdaho House of Representatives8 Seat BRonald G. Wittig2,1752nd12 Seat BDavid Eppes2,1912ndAda County Clerk of the District CourtJamie M. Weems15,4042nd Payette County Board of Commissioners3rd districtSylvia Zitek1,1541st See also Political party strength in Idaho

References

External links Libertarian Party of Idaho