The 1983 Libertarian National Convention was held from August 29 to September 4, 1983, at the Sheraton Hotel in New York, New York. The delegates at the convention, on behalf of the U.S. Libertarian Party, nominated David Bergland for the president and James A. Lewis for the vice president in the 1984 presidential election.
Paul Grant was elected as chairman of the Libertarian Party National Committee, winning out over Sheldon Richman. Grant served as chairman from 1983 to 1985.Paul Grant
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 + 1983 Libertarian Party National Convention total vote count: Round 1 Candidate Total votes cast Percent of votes cast Earl Ravenal 190 35.4% David Bergland 185 34.5% Mary Ruwart 77 14.3% Tonie Nathan 53 10.0% Richard Siano 21 3.9% None of the Above 7 1.3% Others (scattered) 4 0.7%Color key: 1st place 2nd place 3rd place 4th place 5th place 6th place 7th place
Second ballot + 1983 Libertarian Party National Convention total vote count: Round 2 Candidate Total votes cast Percent of votes cast David Bergland 218 40.6% Earl Ravenal 198 36.9% Mary Ruwart 99 18.4% Others (scattered) 22 4.1%Color key: 1st place 2nd place 3rd place 4th place After the second round, Mary Ruwart dropped out, throwing her support for David Bergland.
Third ballot + 1983 Libertarian Party National Convention total vote count: Round 3 Candidate Total votes cast Percent of votes cast David Bergland 260 48.4% Earl Ravenal 243 45.3% None of the Above 34 6.3%Color key: 1st place 2nd place 3rd place
Fourth Ballot + 1983 Libertarian Party National Convention total vote count: Round 4 Candidate Total votes cast Percent of votes cast David Bergland 270 51.5% Earl Ravenal 230 43.9% None of the Above 24 4.6%Color key: 1st place 2nd place 3rd place
Voting for vice presidential nomination A separate vote was held for the vice presidential nomination.
First ballot After the first ballot, David Nolan (finishing third) dropped out, throwing his support for James A. Lewis
+ 1983 Libertarian Party National Convention total vote count: Round 1 Candidate Total votes cast Percent of votes cast Mary Ruwart 140 31.4% James A. Lewis 117 26.2% David Nolan 84 18.8% Joe Fuhrig 61 13.7% Others (scattered) 44 9.9%Color key: 1st place 2nd place 3rd place 4th place 5th place
Second ballot Upon Completion of the second ballot, Fuhrig withdrew, allowing Jim Lewis to secure the nomination on the third and final ballot.
+ 1983 Libertarian Party National Convention total vote count: Round 2 Candidate Total votes cast Percent of votes cast James A. Lewis 206 46.2% Mary Ruwart 145 32.5% Joe Fuhrig 91 20.4% Others (Scattered) 4 0.9%Color key: 1st place 2nd place 3rd place 4th place
See also 1984 Democratic National Convention 1984 Republican National Convention 1984 United States presidential election U.S. presidential nomination convention
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