The 2026 Libertarian National Convention were held from May 21 to May 25, 2026, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It served as the biennial national convention of the Libertarian Party, at which delegates from state affiliates conducted party business and elected members of the Libertarian National Committee.

The convention took place at the Amway Grand Plaza in downtown Grand Rapids.

Background The Libertarian National Convention is held every two years and serves as the party's highest decision-making body. Delegates selected by state party affiliates vote on party leadership positions, consider amendments to party bylaws and platform language, and adopt resolutions.

The 2026 convention followed the 2024 Libertarian National Convention, which was held in Washington, D.C..

Planning and organization Grand Rapids was selected as the host city for the 2026 convention following a site selection process conducted by the Libertarian National Committee. Local party organizations and convention organizers coordinated planning efforts for hosting delegates and events.

Convention organizers announced the theme "Freedom Calls" following a party-wide theme contest.

Preparations for the convention have included coordination with local affiliates, fundraising efforts, and development of programming for delegates and attendees.

Chair election Incumbent chair Steven Nekhaila did not seek re-election. Evan McMahon was chosen as the new chair of the party.

Candidates Declared Wes Benedict: former executive director of the Libertarian National Committee Evan McMahon: Chair of the Libertarian Party of Indiana Rob Yates: Candidate for the Charlotte mayoral elections in 2025 and 2013 Jim Ostrowski: attorney, Libertarian activist Jeremy Kauffman, Chair of Libertarian Party of New Hampshire

Declined Steven Nekhaila: incumbent chair

Results 2026 Libertarian National Committee chair electionCandidateRound 1Round 2Round 3 Votes % Votes % Votes %Evan McMahon18731.6%24140.0%32053.5%Jim Ostrowski19532.9%23639.1%26544.3%Wes Benedict12521.1%11018.2%colspan=2 Rob Yates427.1%colspan=4 Jeremy Kauffman315.2%colspan=4

References

External links Official convention website