The Libertarian Party of Utah is the Utah affiliate of the Libertarian Party. It was founded in 1971 under Chair Karl Bray, and was the first state affiliate of the national Libertarian party to achieve ballot access for its candidates (1976).
The State Chair is currently held by Barry Short, the Vice Chair is Tessa Stitzer. Taylor Smith serves as Treasurer and Susan Baird is the party Secretary.
The party, commonly abbreviated as UTLP, holds its biennial Organizing Convention in April of odd-numbered years, and Nominating Convention in April of even numbered years.
Past and present office holders Mark B. Madsen – Utah Senate, District 13 (2004–2016; left the GOP and registered as a Libertarian on 25 July 2016) Willy Marshall – Mayor of Big Water, Utah (2001–2005) Alex Joseph – Mayor of Big Water, Utah (1986–1995) Apollo Pazell – Council member, Copperton Tessa Stitzer – Council member, Copperton
Electoral performance Presidential Election yearVote percentageVotesPresidential candidateVice presidential candidateResultReference1976N/A2,438Roger MacBrideDavid Bergland5th19807,226Ed ClarkDavid Koch4th19842,447David BerglandJames A. Lewis3rd19887,473Ron PaulAndre Marrou3rd19921,900Andre MarrouNancy Lord5th19964,129Harry BrowneJo Jorgensen5th20003,616Harry BrowneArt Olivier5th20043,375Michael BadnarikRichard Campagna5th20086,966Bob BarrWayne Allyn Root5th201212,572Gary JohnsonJim Gray3rd201639,608Gary JohnsonBill Weld4th202038,447Jo JorgensenSpike Cohen3rd202416,902Chase OliverMike ter Maat3rd
Gubernatorial +Utah Libertarian Party gubernatorial election resultsElectionGubernatorial candidateVotesVote %Result1988Kitty K. Burton1,6610.3%Lost 1992Did not field a candidate1996Did not field a candidate2000Did not field a candidate2004Did not field a candidate2008Dell Schanze24,8202.6%Lost 2010 (special)W. Andrew McCullough12,8712.0%Lost 2012Ken Larsen22,6112.3%Lost 2016Brian Kamerath34,8273.1%Lost 2020Daniel Cottam51,3933.5%Lost 2024J.Robert Latham41.1642.79%Lost
Notable people Mark Skousen Andrew McCullough
References
External links Official website