Libertarian Party of New York
| Libertarian Party of New York | |
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| General Information | |
| Founded: | April 22, 1972 |
| Region: | 8 |
| Officers | |
| Chair: | Andrew Martin Kolstee |
| Vice-Chair: | Duane Whitmer Rich Purtell |
| Secretary: | Mark Braiman |
| Treasurer: | Cody Anderson |
| Governing Documents | |
| Bylaws: | Adopted 1/11/2024 (info) |
| Platform: | Adopted 8/25/19 |
| Contact | |
| Phone: | (866) 336-3120 |
| Address: | P.O. Box 13402 Albany, NY 12212 |
| Website: | Website |
| Social Media | |
| Facebook: | |
The Libertarian Party of New York (LPNY) is an affiliate of the National Libertarian Party. The LPNY was one of the first state parties to organize and run candidates in the United States. It was originally known as the Free Libertarian Party (FLP) to prevent confusion with New York's Liberal Party and it was incorporated as a corporation under the name Free Libertarian Party, Inc. Ed Clark was the temporary chair, who led the the organization of the state affiliate and on April 1, 1973, during the first convention, Andrea Millen Rich was elected first chair. In 2018, Larry Sharpe received over 50,000 votes in his run for Governor, which secured automatic ballot access for the party in New York for the first time in its history.
Organization
For the first 45 years of its history, the Libertarian Party of New York held an annual convention to elect five officers (Chair, two Vice Chairs, Secretary, and Treasurer) and give At-Large members. These ten members, along with the Immediate Past Chair (if any), plus one representative from each recognized local affiliate, comprised the State Committee]. Business was conducted in quarterly meetings until the early 2000s, when monthly teleconferences became the norm. In years past, the State Committee conducted business through mail ballots, until the advent of the internet. In 1999, business started to be conducted online at Yahoo Groups, which was active for business until the Free Libertarian Party, Inc. corporation was voted to dissolve in November 2019.
The party was led by an Interim State Committee (ISC), which was formed in February 2019 and acknowledged as the successor to the corporation in May 2019. The ISC is made up of 21 appointed members, which are set to serve until the elected State Committee convenes on September 26, 2020.
Committees
Conventions
The Libertarian Party of New York State has held a convention every year since its founding in 1973. Typically, the host chapter would cover the costs and keep the proceeds as a fundraiser. The State Committee would choose the location. In gubernatorial years, conventions are typically held in Albany while in Presidential years, conventions are typically held in New York City. In 2018, the party won ballot access. The structure of the committee had to change, in which the business of the convention actually occurs at an organization meeting of the State Committee, which is to be held according to New York State Election Law.
Ballot Access
The Party won ballot access in 2018 through the gubernatorial campaign of Larry Sharpe, after which the legislature raised the requirements. Several legal challenges were mounted which failed, and the US Supreme Court declined to hear the case (info).
History
Addresses and Phone Numbers
- 1974: 15 West 38th Street, Room 201, New York, New York, 10018, (212)354-0292.
- Bellport, New York
- c 2010: Bellport, New York
- 2015—2018: P.O. Box 98, Hamlin, NY 14464
- 2018—2019: Batavia, New York
- 2019—present: P.O. Box 13402, Albany, New York
Logos and Images
1974
1970s
2016-present
Publications
Special Rules and Standing Rules of Order
For historical governing documents see:
- Index of New York Libertarian Party Bylaws
- Index of New York Libertarian Party Platforms
- Index of New York Libertarian Party Special Rules of Order and Standing Rules
Leadership
- Executive Committee
- Andrew Martin Kolstee, Chair (since September 18, 2022)
- Duane Whitmer, 1st Vice-Chair (since September 18, 2022)
- Rich Purtell, 2nd Vice-Chair (since September 18, 2022)
- Mark Braiman, Secretary (since September 18, 2022)
- Cody Anderson, Treasurer (since September 18, 2022)
- Maura Botsford, Member-At-Large (since September 18, 2022)
- Justin Carman, Member-At-Large (since September 18, 2022)
- Keith Redhead, Member-At-Large (since September 18, 2022)
- William Schmidt, Member-At-Large (since September 18, 2022)
- Karyn Thompson, Member-At-Large (since September 18, 2022)
National Convention Delegates
Elections
See: Libertarian Party of New York Historical Election Results
Size and Influence
Affiliates
In the beginning of its history, the Free Libertarian Party made provisions in its bylaws to form local/regional Libertarian clubs.
The Libertarian Party of New York currently has 29 local affiliates.
{| class="wikitable sortable" border="1"
|- ! County ! Acting County Chair ! Appointed ! County Liaison ! Appointed ! Notes |- | Albany County Libertarian Party | Vacant | align="center"|— | Justin Carman | December 4, 2023 | |- | Allegany County Libertarian Party | Jame VanDewalker | July 1, 2023 | Jame VanDewalker | July 1, 2023 | |- | Chenango County Libertarian Party | Vacant | align="center"|— | Thomas Quiter | July 1, 2023 | |- | Clinton County Libertarian Party | Vacant | align="center"|— | Zachary Remian | July 1, 2023 | |- | Lewis County Libertarian Party | Christopher Lyndaker | July 1, 2023 | Vacant | align="center"|— | |- | Niagara County Libertarian Party | Adam Magoon | December 4, 2023 | Adam Magoon | December 4, 2023 | |- | Rensselaer County Libertarian Party | Jennifer O'Connor | July 1, 2023 | Jennifer O'Connor | July 1, 2023 | |- | Washington County Libertarian Party | Brian Wells | July 1, 2023 | Brian Wells | July 1, 2023 | |- | Westchester County Libertarian Party | Rajib Maitra | July 1, 2023 | Rajib Maitra | July 1, 2023 | |}
References
External Links
| State Organizations of the National Libertarian Party | ||
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