Robert Porter
Robert "BAR" Porter (born July 18, 1966) is a Libertarian Party activist and candidate. He has run for office several times and was the Chair of the Albany County Libertarian Party in 2021.
| Robert Porter | |
| Chair Albany County Libertarian Party | |
| June 30, 2021—December 2, 2021 | |
| Predecessor: | Daniel Sanchez |
| Successor: | Jay Carr |
| Vice-Chair Albany County Libertarian Party | |
| March 11, 2021—June 30, 2021 | |
| Predecessor: | Peter Hadley |
| Successor: | Justin Carman |
| Personal Details | |
| Birth: | July 18, 1966 New York |
| Military: | United States Marine Corps |
| Occupation: | Property Manager |
| Residence: | Albany, NY |
| Party: | Libertarian Party |
| Facebook: | [Robert Porter (People for) Facebook] |
| Twitter: | [@for_porter Twitter] |
| Instagram: | [For_Porter Instagram] |
Biography
Porter ran for New York State Assembly for District 109 in 2018, for Albany County Executive in 2019, and for New York State Assembly for District 2018 once again in 2021.
On March 11, 2021, Porter was elected Vice-Chair of the Albany County Libertarian Party. He served until June 30, 2021, when he became Chair following the resignation of Daniel Sanchez. He continued to serve as Chair until December 2, 2021, when he was succeeded by Jay Carr. He also ran for Albany Common Council in 2021.
Political Campaigns
- New York State Assembly, District 109, 2018
- Albany County Executive, 2019
- New York State Assembly, District 109, 2020
- Albany Common Council, 9th Ward, 2021
Organizational Positions
- Vice-Chair (March 11, 2021—June 30, 2021)
- Chair (June 30, 2021—December 2, 2021)