Joseph Dobrian

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Joseph L. Dobrian
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Vice-Chair
Libertarian Party of New York
with Mark Axinn
April 25, 2009—April 24, 2010
Predecessor: Christopher Edes
Successor: Audrey Capozzi
Donald Silberger
Secretary
Libertarian Party of New York
April 28, 2007—April 25, 2009
Predecessor: Blay Tarnoff
Successor: Brian DeMarzo
Vice-Chair
Libertarian Party of New York
with M Carling
April 2006—April 28, 2007
Predecessor: Thomas Ruks
Bonnie Scott
Successor: Christopher Garvey
Personal Details
Birth: October 12, 1956
Iowa City, Iowa
Death: November 22, 2024(2024-11-22) (aged 68)
Iowa City, Iowa
Party: Libertarian Party
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Joseph L. Dobrian (October 12, 1956—November 22, 2024) was an American writer, journalist, editor, editorial services consultant, talk show host, and politician who served as Vice-Chair and Secretary of the Libertarian Party of New York in the 2000s. He served as Vice-Chair (2006—07; 2009—10) and Secretary (2007—09) of the Libertarian Party of New York.

Biography

Joseph Dobrian was born on October 12, 1956 in Iowa City, Iowa, a son of Walter and Louise (Lindquist) Dobrian. Raised in Iowa City, he attended the University of Iowa and worked at the consulting firm of Dobrian, Frances, Bowie, & Long. He moved to New York City and worked as a freelance write for the Wall Street Journal and other publications.

He was involved in the Libertarian Party of New York in the early 2000s, running for office several times and serving as Vice-Chair (2006—07; 2009—10) and Secretary (2007—09).

Following retirement, he returned to Iowa City and wrote fiction and essays. He authored five novels, one collection of short fiction, two volumes of essays, a book on writing skills, and one translation.

Dobrian was also lifelong lover of animals.

Dobrian died on November 22, 2024 at the age of 68.

Political Campaigns

  • U.S. House, New York District 8 (2002)
  • Manhattan Borough President (2005)
  • Mayor of New York City (2009)

Organizational Positions

Libertarian Party of New York
  • Vice-Chair (April 2006—April 28, 2007; April 25, 2009—April 24, 2010)
  • Secretary (April 28, 2007—April 25, 2009)

Electoral History

2009 New York City Mayoral Election [1]

Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Mike Bloomberg (incumbent) 585,466 50.7%
Democratic Bill Thompson 534,869 46.3%
Conservative Stephen Cristopher 18,013 1.6%
Green Billy Talen 8,209 0.8%
Rent is Too Damn High Billy McMillan 2,332 0.2%
Socialism and Liberation Francisca Villar 1,996 0.2%
Libertarian Joseph Dobrian 1,616 0.1%
Socialist Workers Dan Fein 1,311 0.1%

2005 Manhattan District 64 Borough Presidential Election [2]

Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Scott M. Stringer 11,011 74.13%
Republican Barry Popik 2,764 18.56%
Independence Jesse A. Fields 662 4.45%
Libertarian Joseph Dobrian 228 1.53%
Socialist Workers Arrin T Hawkins 118 0.79%
Liberal Barry Popik 94 0.63%

2002 House of Representatives election in New York - District 8 [3]

Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jerry Nadler (incumbent) 71,996 54.7%
Republican Jim Farrin 18,623 14.2%
Conservative Alan Jay Gerber 3,361 2.6%
Green Dan Wentzel 1,918 1.5%
Libertarian Joseph Dobrian 526 0.4%

Bibliography

  • Hard-Wired (novel)
  • Ambitions (novel)
  • I Didn't Mean to be Kind (commentary)
  • Feldy's Girl (novel)
  • The Pretender (novel)
  • Willie Wilden

External Links

References

  1. ↑ http://vote.nyc.ny.us/pdf/results/2009/General/1.11CitywideMayorRecap.pdf
  2. ↑ https://vote.nyc/sites/default/files/downloads/pdf/results/2005/general/Manhattan/New%20York%20Borough%20President%20%20Recap.pdf
  3. ↑ https://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2002election.pdf
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