Libertarian Party of New York State Committee Elections 2024
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The election of the Libertarian Party of New York State Committee will take place from early 2024 to August 2024 and the new State Committee will be seated in September 2024.
Allocation
The State Committee is divided by Judicial Districts. Each Judicial District was allocated 1 members, plus 1 member for every 4,000 votes in the last gubernatorial election, and 1 member for every 600 enrolled Libertarians. The allocation was determined in January 2024 when the enrollment database was updated and reviewed. No Judicial District received seats based on gubernatorial vote since the total reported write-in vote across the state was less than 4,000.
| JD | Allocated | Enrolled | Gov. Vote | Total seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 641 (1) | TBD (0) | 2 |
| 2 | 1 | 807 (1) | TBD (0) | 2 |
| 3 | 1 | 1,193 (1) | TBD (0) | 2 |
| 4 | 1 | 1,640 (2) | TBD (0) | 3 |
| 5 | 1 | 1,463 (2) | TBD (0) | 3 |
| 6 | 1 | 1,398 (2) | TBD (0) | 3 |
| 7 | 1 | 2,337 (3) | TBD (0) | 4 |
| 8 | 1 | 2,603 (4) | TBD (0) | 5 |
| 9 | 1 | 1,254 (2) | TBD (0) | 3 |
| 10 | 1 | 3,130 (5) | TBD (0) | 6 |
| 11 | 1 | 763 (1) | TBD (0) | 2 |
| 12 | 1 | 311 (0) | TBD (0) | 1 |
| 13 | 1 | 314 (0) | TBD (0) | 1 |
| 17,854 (24) | 37 |
Elections Oversight Committee
The Elections Oversight Committee, tasked with managing the elections was elected on January 9, 2022. SC refers to State Chair, the only automatic position on the committee.
Members
| JD | Name | Term |
|---|---|---|
| SC | Andrew Kolstee | January 22, 2024—September 21, 2024 |
| 1 | Mark Axinn | January 22, 2024—September 21, 2024 |
| 2 | Matthew Morgan | January 22, 2024—September 21, 2024 |
| 3 | Vacant | |
| 4 | Zachary Remian | January 22, 2024—September 21, 2024 |
| 5 | Vacant | |
| 6 | Samuel Hordeski | January 22, 2024—September 21, 2024 |
| 7 | James Ziobro | January 22, 2024—September 21, 2024 |
| 8 | Vacant | |
| 9 | Juan Ayala | January 22, 2024—September 21, 2024 |
| 10 | Robert Schuon | February 13, 2024—September 21, 2024 |
| 11 | Francisco Olvera | February 13, 2024—September 21, 2024 |
| 12 | Vacant | |
| 13 | Vacant |
Meetings
| Date | Time | Minutes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, January 29, 2024 | 7:00 PM | Minutes (info) | |
| Tuesday, February 27, 2024 | 7:00 PM | Minutes (info) | |
| Monday, April 15, 2024 | 7:00 PM | Minutes (info) | |
| Monday, May 6, 2024 | 7:00 PM | Minutes (info) | |
| Monday, June 17, 2024 | 7:00 PM | — | Cancelled |
| Monday, July 8, 2024 | 6:00 PM | Minutes (info) | No quorum |
| Monday, July 29, 2024 | 7:00 PM | Minutes (info) | |
| Monday, August 19, 2024 | 7:00 PM | Minutes (info) |
Candidates
Applications were open on February 1, 2024 with a deadline of April 30, 2024. The first round of candidates were certified on February 27, 2024. A candidate is eligible if they are an LPNY Member as defined in the party rules.
| District | Candidate | Eligible | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Axinn | Yes | Certified candidate February 27, 2024 |
| 1 | Morry Davis | Yes | Certified candidate February 27, 2024 |
| 1 | Chance Haywood | No | Withdrew before certification as a candidate. |
| 1 | Yura Kuzminykh | No | Not a registered voter. |
| 2 | Paul Grindle | Yes | Certified candidate February 27, 2024 |
| 2 | Gary Popkin | Yes | Certified candidate May 6, 2024 |
| 2 | Christopher Skelly | No | Not an LPNY member. |
| 3 | Justin Carman | Yes | Certified candidate May 6, 2024 |
| 3 | Evan Lebrecht | Yes | Certified candidate February 27, 2024 |
| 3 | Jennifer O'Connor | Yes | Certified candidate May 6, 2024; Withdrew June 5, 2024 |
| 3 | Gary Triestman | Yes | Certified candidate May 6, 2024 |
| 4 | Andrew Huntington | No | Registered Republican Party |
| 4 | Zachary Remian | Yes | Certified candidate May 6, 2024 |
| 5 | Daniel Castello | Yes | Certified candidate February 27, 2024 |
| 5 | James Fitch | Yes | Certified candidate May 6, 2024 |
| 5 | Rose Leatherman | Yes | Certified candidate May 6, 2024 |
| 5 | Amber Nunes | Yes | Certified candidate May 6, 2024 |
| 5 | Keith Redhead | Yes | Certified candidate February 27, 2024 |
| 6 | Michael Boyce | Yes | Certified candidate February 27, 2024 |
| 6 | Mark Braiman | Yes | Certified candidate February 27, 2024 |
| 6 | Craig Colwell | Yes | Certified candidate May 6, 2024; withdrew May 27, 2024 |
| 6 | Charles Dorgan | Yes | Certified candidate February 27, 2024 |
| 6 | Samuel Hordeski | Yes | Certified candidate May 6, 2024 |
| 6 | Christopher Olenski | Yes | Certified candidate February 27, 2024 |
| 7 | Steve Becker | Yes | Certified candidate May 6, 2024 |
| 7 | Justin Pelletier | Yes | Certified candidate February 27, 2024 |
| 7 | Sean Phelan | Yes | Certified candidate February 27, 2024 |
| 7 | James Ziobro | Yes | Certified candidate February 27, 2024 |
| 8 | Maura Botsford | Yes | Certified candidate May 6, 2024 |
| 8 | Michael Jachimiak | No | Not an LPNY member. |
| 8 | Roy Scott Moseley | Yes | Certified candidate May 6, 2024 |
| 8 | Andrew Kolstee | Yes | Certified candidate February 27, 2024 |
| 8 | Len Morlock | Yes | Certified candidate May 6, 2024 |
| 8 | Michael Rebmann | Yes | Certified candidate February 27, 2024 |
| 8 | Wendi Szabo | Yes | Certified candidate May 6, 2024 |
| 8 | Jame VanDewalker | Yes | Certified candidate May 6, 2024 |
| 8 | Duane Whitmer | Yes | Certified candidate May 6, 2024 |
| 9 | Robert Cocomello | Yes | Certified candidate May 6, 2024; Withdrew June 5, 2024 |
| 9 | Pietro Geraci | Yes | Certified candidate February 27, 2024 |
| 9 | Nicole Hewson | Yes | Certified candidate May 6, 2024 |
| 9 | Brandon Larsen | Yes | Certified candidate February 27, 2024 |
| 9 | Catrina Rocco | Yes | Certified candidate February 27, 2024 |
| 9 | Alejandro Senn | No | Registered Conservative Party. |
| 9 | William Schmidt | Yes | Certified candidate May 6, 2024 |
| 10 | Nikolozi Anguridze | No | Not registered to vote. |
| 10 | Jeffrey Denecke | Yes | Certified candidate May 6, 2024 |
| 10 | John Gemelli | Yes | Certified candidate May 6, 2024 |
| 10 | Jonathan Gunther | Yes | Certified candidate May 6, 2024 |
| 10 | Vincent O'Neill | Yes | Certified candidate May 6, 2024 |
| 10 | Christian Padgett | Yes | Certified candidate May 6, 2024 |
| 10 | Robert Schuon | Yes | Certified candidate February 27, 2024 |
| 10 | Blay Tarnoff | Yes | Certified candidate May 6, 2024 |
| 10 | Randyn Tarnoff | Yes | Certified candidate May 6, 2024 |
| 10 | Steven Torre | Yes | Certified candidate February 27, 2024 |
| 10 | Justin Wheeler | No | Not registered to vote. |
| 11 | Francisco Olvera | Yes | Certified candidate May 6, 2024 |
| 11 | Mark Weinblatt | Yes | Certified candidate February 27, 2024 |
| 12 | Jeffrey Monheit | Yes | Certified candidate May 6, 2024 |
| 13 | Richard Maldonado | No | Registered Democrat. |
County Meetings
The following meetings are scheduled for County Affiliates to elect their Judicial District representatives.
| Date | County | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2024 | Putnam | Candidates invited; Affiliate will hold two more meetings before decision. |
| June 5, 2024 | Chautauqua | Candidates invited. |
| June 8, 2024 | Queens | Francisco Olvera and Mark Weinblatt recieve votes. |
| June 10, 2024 | Ulster | Candidates invited. |
| June 13, 2024 | Putnam | Pietro Geraci, Catrina Rocco, and William Schmidt receive votes. |
| June 15, 2024 | Dutchess | Pietro Geraci, Catrina Rocco, and William Schmidt receive votes. |
| June 15, 2024 | Madison | Mark Braiman, Chuck Dorgan, and Sam Hordeski receive votes. |
| June 26, 2024 | Onondaga | Daniel Castello, James Fitch, and Rose Leatherman receive votes. |
| June 27, 2024 | Nassau | Jeffrey Denecke, Jonathan Gunther, Vincent O'Neill, Christian Padgett, Robert Schuon, and Blay Tarnoff receive votes. |
| June 27, 2024 | Orange | Pietro Geraci, Nicole Hewson, and Catrina Rocco receive votes. |
| June 27, 2024 | Suffolk | Jeffrey Denecke, Jonathan Gunther, Vincent O'Neill, Christian Padgett, Robert Schuon, and Blay Tarnoff receive votes. |
| July 8, 2024 | Ulster | Justin Carman and Gary Triestman receive votes. |
| July 10, 2024 | Chemung | Mark Braiman receives a vote. |
| July 10, 2024 | New York | Mark Axinn and Morry Davis receive votes. |
| July 11, 2024 | Monroe | Steve Becker, Justin Pelletier, Sean Phelan, and James Ziobro receive votes. |
| July 15, 2024 | Chautauqua | Maura Botsford, Andrew Kolstee, Len Morlock, Wendi Szabo, and Duane Whitmer receive votes. |
| July 17, 2024 | Columbia | Justin Carman and Evan Lebrecht receive votes. |
| July 17, 2024 | Kings | Paul Grindle and Gary Popkin receive votes. |
| July 19, 2024 | Madison | Mark Braiman, Sam Hordeski, and Christopher Olenski receive votes. |
| July 31, 2024 | Erie | Maura Botsford, Andrew Kolstee, Len Morlock, Wendi Szabo, and Duane Whitmer receive votes. |
| August 8, 2024 | Oneida | Amber Nunes receives a vote, but this was after the deadline. |
| — | Saratoga | No election held. |
| — | Schoharie | No election held. |
| — | Wayne | No election held. |
| — | Yates | No election held. |
Elections
Elections are scheduled to begin after the Elections Oversight Committee certifies the candidates. The committee has a meeting scheduled for May 6, 2024.
Judicial District 1
| Candidate (vote for 2) | Votes by County | |
|---|---|---|
| New York | Total | |
| Mark Axinn | 1 | 1 (100.00%) |
| Morry Davis | 1 | 1 (100.00%) |
Judicial District 2
| Candidate (vote for 2) | Votes by County | |
|---|---|---|
| Kings | Total | |
| Paul Grindle | 1 | 1 (100%) |
| Gary Popkin | 1 | 1 (100%) |
Judicial District 3
| Candidate (vote for 2) | Votes by County | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | Schoharie | Ulster | Total | |
| Justin Carman | 1 | TBD | 1 | 2 (66.67%) |
| Evan Lebrecht | 1 | TBD | 0 | 1 (50.00%) |
| Gary Triestman | 0 | TBD | 1 | 1 (50.00%) |
| Jennifer O'Connor | Withdrawn | |||
Judicial District 4
| Candidate (vote for 3) | Votes by County | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Saratoga | Total | ||
| Zachary Remian | — | 0 (0.00%) | |
Judicial District 5
| Candidate (vote for 3) | Votes by County | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Oneida | Onondaga | Total | |
| Daniel Castello | — | 1 | 1 (100%) |
| James Fitch | — | 1 | 1 (100%) |
| Rose Leatherman | — | 1 | 1 (100%) |
| Amber Nunes | — | 0 | 0 (0%) |
| Keith Redhead | — | 0 | 0 (0%) |
Note: Oneida County held their elections on August 8, 2024, after the deadline of July 31, 2024.
Judicial District 6
| Candidate (vote for 3) | Votes by County | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemung | Madison | Tioga | Total | ||
| Michael Boyce | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 (0.00%) | |
| Mark Braiman | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 (100.00%) | |
| Charles Dorgan | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 (33.33%) | |
| Samuel Hordeski | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 (66.67%) | |
| Christopher Olenski | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 (33.33%) | |
| Craig Colwell | Withdrawn | ||||
Judicial District 7
| Candidate (vote for 4) | Votes by County | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | Wayne | Yates | Total | ||
| Steve Becker | 1 | — | — | 1 (100.00%) | |
| Justin Pelletier | 1 | — | — | 1 (100.00%) | |
| Sean Phelan | 1 | — | — | 1 (100.00%) | |
| James Ziobro | 1 | — | — | 1 (100.00%) | |
Judicial District 8
| Candidate (vote for 5) | Votes by County | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chautauqua | Erie | Total | ||
| Maura Botsford | 1 | 1 | 2 (100.00%) | |
| Andrew Kolstee | 1 | 1 | 2 (100.00%) | |
| Len Morlock | 1 | 1 | 2 (100.00%) | |
| Roy Scott Moseley | 0 | 0 | 0 (0.00%) | |
| Michael Rebmann | 0 | 0 | 0 (0.00%) | |
| Wendi Szabo | 1 | 1 | 2 (100.00%) | |
| Jame VanDewalker | 0 | 0 | 0 (0.00%) | |
| Duane Whitmer | 1 | 1 | 2 (100.00%) | |
Judicial District 9
| Candidate (vote for 3) | Votes by County | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchess | Orange | Putnam | Total | |
| Pietro Geraci | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 (100.00%) |
| Brandon Larsen | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 (0.00%) |
| Nicole Hewson | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 (33.33%) |
| Catrina Rocco | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 (100.00%) |
| William Schmidt | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 (66.67%) |
| Robert Cocomello | Withdrawn | |||
Judicial District 10
| Candidate (vote for 6) | Votes by County | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nassau | Suffolk | Total | ||
| Jeffrey Denecke | 1 | 1 | 2 (100.00%) | |
| John Gemelli | 0 | 0 | 0 (0.00%) | |
| Jonathan Gunther | 1 | 1 | 2 (100.00%) | |
| Vincent O'Neill | 1 | 1 | 2 (100.00%) | |
| Christian Padgett | 1 | 1 | 2 (100.00%) | |
| Robert Schuon | 1 | 1 | 2 (100.00%) | |
| Blay Tarnoff | 1 | 1 | 2 (100.00%) | |
| Steven Torre | 0 | 0 | 0 (0.00%) | |
| Randyn Tarnoff | Withdrawn | |||
Judicial District 11
| Candidate (vote for 2) | Votes by County | |
|---|---|---|
| Queens | Total | |
| Francisco Olvera | 1 | 1 (100.00%) |
| Mark Weinblatt | 1 | 1 (100.00%) |
Judicial District 12
Bronx County is unorganized as of April 28, 2024, and so it does not have the ability to elect its representatives.
Judicial District 13
Judicial District 13 does not have any candidates.
Results
Elected
| JD | Candidate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Axinn | Certified by the Elections Oversight Committee on August 19, 2024. |
| 1 | Morry Davis | Certified by the Elections Oversight Committee on August 19, 2024. |
| 2 | Paul Grindle | Certified by the Elections Oversight Committee on August 19, 2024. |
| 2 | Gary Popkin | Certified by the Elections Oversight Committee on August 19, 2024. |
| 3 | Justin Carman | Certified by the Elections Oversight Committee on August 19, 2024. |
| 5 | Daniel Castello | Certified by the Elections Oversight Committee on August 19, 2024. |
| 5 | James Fitch | Certified by the Elections Oversight Committee on August 19, 2024. |
| 5 | Erinn Rose Leatherman | Certified by the Elections Oversight Committee on August 19, 2024. |
| 6 | Mark Braiman | Certified by the Elections Oversight Committee on July 29, 2024. |
| 6 | Samuel Hordeski | Certified by the Elections Oversight Committee on July 29, 2024. |
| 7 | Steven Becker | Certified by the Elections Oversight Committee on August 19, 2024. |
| 7 | Justin Pelletier | Certified by the Elections Oversight Committee on August 19, 2024. |
| 7 | Sean Phelan | Certified by the Elections Oversight Committee on August 19, 2024. |
| 7 | James Ziobro | Certified by the Elections Oversight Committee on August 19, 2024. |
| 8 | Maura Botsford | Certified by the Elections Oversight Committee on August 19, 2024. |
| 8 | Andrew Kolstee | Certified by the Elections Oversight Committee on August 19, 2024. |
| 8 | Len Morlock† | Certified by the Elections Oversight Committee on August 19, 2024. |
| 8 | Wendi Szabo | Certified by the Elections Oversight Committee on August 19, 2024. |
| 8 | Duane Whitmer | Certified by the Elections Oversight Committee on August 19, 2024. |
| 9 | Pietro Geraci | Certified by the Elections Oversight Committee on July 29, 2024. |
| 9 | Catrina Rocco | Certified by the Elections Oversight Committee on July 29, 2024. |
| 9 | William Schmidt | Certified by the Elections Oversight Committee on July 29, 2024. |
| 10 | Jeffrey Denecke | Certified by the Elections Oversight Committee on July 29, 2024. |
| 10 | Jonathan Gunther | Certified by the Elections Oversight Committee on July 29, 2024. |
| 10 | Vincent O'Neill | Certified by the Elections Oversight Committee on July 29, 2024. |
| 10 | Christian Padgett | Certified by the Elections Oversight Committee on July 29, 2024. |
| 10 | Robert Schuon | Certified by the Elections Oversight Committee on July 29, 2024. |
| 10 | Blay Tarnoff | Certified by the Elections Oversight Committee on July 29, 2024. |
| 11 | Francisco Olvera | Certified by the Elections Oversight Committee on August 19, 2024. |
| 11 | Mark Weinblatt | Certified by the Elections Oversight Committee on August 19, 2024. |
† Len Morlock was elected to the State Committee for another term, but died on August 26, 2024 before he could take office in the 2024-2026 term.
Not Elected
| JD | Candidate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Evan Lebrecht | Received 1 vote. |
| 3 | Gary Triestman | Received 1 vote. |
| 4 | Zachary Remian | Received 0 votes. |
| 5 | Amber Nunes | Received 1 vote after the deadline. |
| 5 | Keith Redhead | Received 0 votes. |
| 6 | Michael Boyce | Received 0 votes. |
| 6 | Charles Dorgan | Received 1 vote. |
| 6 | Christopher Olenski | Received 1 vote. |
| 8 | Roy Scott Moseley | Received 0 votes. |
| 8 | Michael Rebmann | Received 0 votes. |
| 8 | Jame VanDewalker | Received 0 votes. |
| 9 | Nicole Hewson | Received 1 vote. |
| 9 | Brandon Larsen | Recieved 0 votes. |
| 10 | John Gemelli | Recieved 0 votes. |
| 10 | Steven Torre | Recieved 0 votes. |