The 1987 Libertarian National Convention was held at the Sheraton Hotel in Seattle, Washington, from September 4 to September 6, 1987. Ron Paul of Texas was chosen as the Libertarian Party's nominee for president in the 1988 election.
Libertarians hold a National Convention every two years to vote on party bylaws, platform and resolutions and elect national party officers and a judicial committee. Every four years it nominates presidential and vice presidential candidates.
Voting for presidential nomination
First ballot Ron Paul was elected on the first ballot, gathering a majority of the voting delegates, securing nomination.
+ 1987 Libertarian Party National Convention total vote count: Round 1 Candidate Total votes cast Percent of votes cast Ron Paul 196 51.3% Russell Means 120 31.4% James A. Lewis 49 12.8% None of the Above 14 3.7% Harry Glenn 3 0.8%Color key: 1st place 2nd place 3rd place 4th place 5th place
Voting for vice presidential nomination A separate vote was held for the vice presidential nomination. Andre Marrou of Alaska was nominated without opposition.
See also 1988 Democratic National Convention 1988 Republican National Convention 1988 United States presidential election U.S. presidential nomination convention Ron Paul presidential campaign, 1988
References