Libertarian Party of Louisiana
Libertarian Party of Louisiana | |
General Information | |
Chartered: | 1972 |
Region: | 7 |
Officers | |
Chair: | Heide Alejandro-Smith |
Vice-Chair: | Kevin Pilley |
Secretary: | Christian Facundus |
Treasurer: | Carole "Beth" Vest |
Contact | |
Website: | Website |
Social Media | |
Facebook: | |
The Libertarian Party of Louisiana (LPL) was founded in 1972. It has had ballot access in Louisiana since a law changed in 2004, allowing the LPL to become an official party in Louisiana. Since 2006, candidates have been able to run for office with "Libertarian" printed on the ballot next to their name (rather than "other" as before) and registered voters have had the option of choosing the Libertarian Party as a pre-printed choice on their voter registration forms. Since 2006, registered Libertarians are designated by LBT on their registration cards rather than OTHER which is used for non-recognized parties.
Membership
The Libertarian Party of Louisiana gained official party status in 2006. Since then, registered voters have been able to choose the Libertarian Party as a pre-printed choice when registering to vote, instead of having to write the party name in. As of May 30th 2017, the Libertarian Party of Louisiana has 14,330 registered voters. As of May, 2017, 201 national dues paying members reside in Louisiana. State membership dues are presently $25.
Governing Documents
Platform
For historical platforms see Index of Louisiana State Party Platforms
Bylaws
For historical bylaws see Index of Louisiana State Party Bylaws
Standing Rules
The standing rules are included with the bylaws.
Current Officers and Committee Chairs
- Heide Alejandro-Smith, Chair
- Jonathan Brazzell, Vice-Chair
- Christian Facundus, Secretary
- Sherri Spitale, Treasurer
- Keith Thompson, Communications Officer (Media Relations Cmte.)
- Tyler Bargenquast, Membership Officer (Registration Cmte.)
- Donald Dunn, Elections Officer (Elections Cmte.)
Congressional District SCC Representatives
- District 1 - Joe Little
- District 2 - Boyd Smith
- District 3 - Chantal Saucier
- District 4 - Vacant
- District 5 - Kyle Randol
- District 6 - Shannon Gallia
Parish SCC Representatives
- Ascension - Colin Nicol
- Caddo - Michael Evans
- Calcasieu - Ali Pomponio
- East Baton Rouge - Everett Baudean
- Jefferson - Scott Waguespack
- Lafayette - Vacant
- Livingston - Shannon Gallia
- Orleans - Mike Dodd
- Rapides - Susan Thompson
- Saint Mary - Jaden Breaux
- Saint Tammany - Daniel Carter
- Tangipahoa - Shaun Saizon
Current Parish Executive Committees
The Libertarian Party of Louisiana is the only Libertarian Party affiliate to have 'Parish' affiliates, and one of two to not have county affiliates (Alaska has 'boroughs').[1]
- Libertarian Party of Ascension Parish
- Libertarian Party of Caddo Parish
- Libertarian Party of Calcasieu Parish
- Libertarian Party of East Baton Rouge Parish
- Libertarian Party of Jefferson Parish
- Libertarian Party of Lafayette Parish
- Libertarian Party of Livingston Parish
- Libertarian Party of Orleans Parish
- Libertarian Party of Rapides Parish
- Libertarian Party of St Mary Parish
- Libertarian Party of St Tammany Parish
- Libertarian Party of Tangipahoa Parish
Past Officers, Committee Members & Key Volunteers
Founding Members
- Thomas H Ferrell
- Jerry Millett Chair, 1973
- Clayton "Sparky" Hall (1974)
Chairs
- Sal Giangrosso
- Crayton Green "Sparky" Hall, 1973-1974, 1980-1985
- Jerry Millett (c. 1973, 1975)
- Wayne Parker (1994)
- Charles Sallier, (c. 1994)
- Wayne L Parker, (c. 1995)
- Michael K Perkins
- Vinson J Mouser, ??-2007
- Adrien Monteleone, 2007-2008, 2012-2013
- T Lee Horne, III, 2008-2012
- Scott A Lewis, III, 2013-2016
- Rufus Craig, 2016-2022
Vice-Chairs
- Jeffrey H Diket, (c. 1995)
- Ian P Hawxhurst
- Richard Fontanesi, ??-2007
- Peter Beary, 2008
- Scott A Lewis, III, 2008-2013
- James Madison, 2013
- Guy McLendon, 2013-2016
- Mike Dodd, 2016-2022
Secretary
- Rebecca Breeden
- Kaylan S Grigg
- Richard C Johnson, (c. 1995)
- Mikal Pippins
- Michael Wolf, ?? - 2007
- Adrien Monteleone, 2008-2012
- Reed Ebarb, 2012-2013
- Jennifer "Hap" Werther, 2013-2016
- Shannon Gallia, 2016-2022
Treasurer
- James D Agnew, 1982-1984
- Richard C. Johnson, (c. 1995)
- Greg Kahn ?? - 2009
- W David Chance, 2009-2012
- Reed Ebarb, 2012-2013
- Caleb Trotter, 2013
- Lindsay Roberson, 2014-2015
- Reed Ebarb, 2015-2016
- Jason France, c 2018
- Matt Fotsch, 2018-2021
Communications Officer
- Keith Thompson 2016-2022
- Jeremy Breaux 2022-2023
Membership Officer
- Michael Wolf
- Michael McGinnis, 2012-2013
- Howard Kearney, 2013-2016
- Wendy Adams, 2016
- Katherine Kuntz, c 2018
- Marcel Graugnard, 2018-2020
- Heide Alejandro-Smith, 2020-2022
Finance Officer
- Wes Benedict, 2012-2013
- Clayton Sanford, 2014
- Mike Dodd, 2014-2016
Elections Officer
- Andrew Riley, 2012
- Boyd Smith, 2012-2015
- Jay Price, 2015-2016
- Sarah Stewart, 2016-2020
- Everett Baudean, 2020-2022
Economic Development Officer
- Leonard Douglas, 2009
- T Lee Horne, III, 2012-
- Henry Herford, 2014
- Sarah Stewart, 2014-2016
Executive Director - Contract/Paid
- Wendy Adams, 2012-2015
At-Large SCC Representative
- Melissa Carr, (c. 1995)
- William R Edwards, (c. 1995)
- Charles Sallier, (c. 1995)
- Daniel Tobias, (c. 1995)
- Vinson Mouser, 2008-2009
Parish SCC Representatives
District 1
- Kirk Coco, 2020-2021
District 2
- Stephanie Dreher, 2020-2021
District 3
- Craig Manuel, 2020-2021
- Corey Martin, 2021-2022
District 4
- Randall Lord, 2020-2022
District 5
- Kyle Randol, 2020-2022
- Keith Thompson, 2022-2023
District 6
- Donald Dunn, 2020-2022
- Pennie Landry, 2022-2023
Ascension Parish Rep
- Colin Nicol, 2013-2016
Avoyelles Parish Rep
- Thomas Borrel, 2015
Baton Rouge Regional Rep
- Scott A Lewis, III, 2008
- Leanard Douglas, 2008-2009
Bayou Regional Rep
- Jeanette Davis, ?? - 2008, 2009-2012
- Roxanna Davis, 2008-2009
Bossier Parish Rep
- Robin Landry Davis, 2013-2015
Caddo Parish Rep
- Barrett Pepper, 2013-2015
- Cody Jennings, 2015
Calcasieu Parish Rep
- Alice Duplecion, Acting, 2013-2015
CENLA Central Louisiana Regional Rep
- Brent Sanders, 2008-2009
East Baton Rouge Rep
- Casey O'Neill Maloy, 2013-2016
Lafayette Regional Rep
- Frank Griffin, ?? - 2008
- W David Chance, 2008-2009
- Kaleena George, 2021-2023
Lafayette Parish Rep
- W David Chance, 2013-2014
- Kathryn Miller, 2014-2016
Lafourche Parish Rep
- Jason Bourgeois, 2013-2014
- Corey Johnson, 2014-2015
- Jason Bourgeois, 2015
Lake Charles Regional Rep
- Stephanie Marrero, ?? - 2009
Lincoln Parish Rep
- Mitch Dufour, 2013-2014
Livingston Parish Rep
- William Waggoner, 2014-2016
Monroe Regional Rep
- Helen Brantley, ?? - 2009
New Orleans Regional Rep
North Shore Regional Rep
- Kevin Watkins, ?? - 2008
Ouachita Parish Rep
- Jeffery Craig, 2013-2015
St Bernard Parish Rep
- Virginia "Ginger" Patrick, 2014-2016
St Charles Parish Rep
- Daniel Zeringue, 2014-2015
St Landry Parish Rep
- Francis J DaRoza, 2014-2015
St Mary Parish Rep
- Mark Richard, 2013-2015
- Jeremy Breaux, 2021-2022
Tangipahoa Parish Rep
- Aaron Sigler, 2022-2023
Newsletter Editor
Webmaster
- Richard Fontanesi
- Kaylan S Grigg
- Kevin Watkins, ?? - 2007
Social Networking
- Lucrecia Mouser, ??-2007
Database Manager
Unknown Office
- Doug Allen
- Dion Bourque
- Roger Busbice
- Wayne Clement
- Raymond "Chuck" Dumas
- Will Elkins
- Denise Ferchaud
- Mike Hammett
- Michael P Harris
- Donald D Heacock
- Carey Hendrix
- Peter Jacobs
- Tristan Junius
- Kyle Junneau
- Hope Lubrano
- Douglas McGowan
- Gary Rauber
- Ra Shipps
- Mark Sivori
- Mike Taylor
- Ken Mercer
- Danielle Wenner
- Clarence Wyble
- Roberto Valletta
Awards
Walking Liberty Award
This award recognizes an outstanding individual who rises above the crowd by personally spreading the Libertarian message through personal contact with more citizens and voters than anyone else. There is no requirement that it be given on a periodic basis, and is only awarded when someone meets the standard set by the inaugural recipient, T. Lee Horne, III. The award itself is a current year proof version of the Silver American Eagle[2] coin with the "Walking Liberty" design.
Recipients:
- 2008 - T. Lee Horne, III {in recognition for his spreading the message of Liberty across the state during his three year RV campaign for governor for 2007}
Elected and Uncontested Libertarians
- Martin Wade Justice of the Peace, Ward 10, District 4, Lafourche Parish. Elected on October 14, 2017. [3]
- Randall T Hayes, Alderman, Village of Atlanta, Louisiana, 2012-2016. Randall Hayes won uncontested.
- Michael Riffe, Alderman, Village of Sikes, Louisiana, 2012-2016. Michael Riffe won uncontested.
- Gregory King, Lincoln Justice of the Peace Ward 3, 2013-2019. Gregory King won uncontested.
- Chad Ivery Perry, Calcasieu Justice of the Peace Ward 7, 2014-2020. Chad Perry is the 1st Louisiana Libertarian to win a runoff election in a Louisiana jungle primary. Chad Perry won 52% to Danny Landry(D) 48%.
- William McBride, Washington, LA Town Council District 3, 2014-2018. William McBride is the 1st Louisiana Libertarian to win a primary election. William McBride won 58.70% to Laura Budden(R) 41.30%.
- Justin Bonnette, Vernon Justice of the Peace Ward 6, 2014-2018. Justin Bonnette won uncontested.
- Henry Herford, Franklin Constable of JOP District 1, 2014-2018. Henry Herford won uncontested.
- Historically noteworthy. We had 19 Libertarian candidates running in Louisiana for the November 2014 election. Randall Lord, running for US House, Louisiana Congressional District 4, received the top Libertarian voter percentage in US federal elections with 26.56% and 55,224 votes.
Current Candidates
2016
- Thomas Clements - US President http://thomas-clements.ruck.us/
- Thomas Clements - US Senate http://www.thomasclements4senate.com
- Richard Fontanesi - US Senate
- Jennifer "Hap" Werther - US Representative CD1
- Luke Bihm - US Representative CD3
Past Election Results
See: Libertarian Party of Louisiana Historical Election Results
Size and Influence
Year | Minimum Unique Voters |
Minimum Percent Of Voters |
Registered Voters (Oct/Nov) |
Percent of Registered Voters |
Signature Members (Dec) |
Signature Members Per Million Population |
LNC Total Donors 2004 - 2016 Or Active Members 1972 - 2003 (Dec) |
LNC Donors Per Million Population |
State Rank Of Total LNC Donors (Of 51) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2018 | 8,784 | 0.58% | 14,730 | 0.49% | 1,227 | 263 | 189 | 40.56 | 26 |
2017 | 8,767 | 2.07% | 1,190 | 254 | 247 | 52.73 | 22 | ||
2016 | 37,978 | 1.85% | 14,088 | 0.47% | 1,201 | 257 | 197 | 42.08 | 31 |
2015 | 10,778 | 1,092 | 234 | 125 | 26.76 | 30 | |||
2014 | 84,942 | 5.65% | 10,478 | 0.36% | 1,061 | 228 | 125 | 26.88 | 30 |
2013 | 7,558 | 1,024 | 221 | 132 | 28.51 | 30 | |||
2012 | 124,572 | 6.18% | 6,889 | 0.23% | 985 | 214 | 138 | 29.97 | 32 |
2011 | 12,528 | 1.18% | 931 | 203 | 126 | 27.54 | 30 | ||
2010 | 13,957 | 1.07% | 3,877 | 0.13% | 895 | 197 | 137 | 30.14 | 30 |
2009 | 855 | 190 | 131 | 29.17 | 31 | ||||
2008 | 18,590 | 0.94% | 2,669 | 0.10% | 810 | 183 | 137 | 30.89 | 31 |
2007 | 3,995 | 0.30% | 754 | 172 | 120 | 27.42 | 31 | ||
2006 | 60,175 | 6.30% | 2,541 | 0.09% | 722 | 168 | 93 | 21.61 | 32 |
2005 | 668 | 146 | 121 | 26.44 | 32 | ||||
2004 | 15,097 | 0.77% | 1,432 | 0.05% | 161 | 35.37 | 33 | ||
2003 | 6,745 | 0.48% | 131 | 28.98 | 34 | ||||
2002 | 75,907 | 5.99% | 1,170 | 0.04% | 158 | 35.13 | 32 | ||
2001 | 172 | 38.41 | 35 | ||||||
2000 | 58,233 | 3.28% | 1,016 | 0.04% | 213 | 47.63 | 35 | ||
1999 | 207 | 47.35 | 33 | ||||||
1998 | 3,227 | 0.33% | 691 | 0.03% | 183 | 41.95 | 36 | ||
1997 | 154 | 35.39 | 34 | ||||||
1996 | 7,499 | 0.42% | 166 | 38.26 | 32 | ||||
1995 | 310 | 0.02% | 87 | 20.10 | 34 | ||||
1994 | 360 | 0.02% | 65 | 15.09 | 34 | ||||
1993 | 63 | 14.70 | 33 | ||||||
1992 | 3,155 | 0.18% | 325 | 0.01% | 76 | 17.80 | 33 | ||
1991 | 2,391 | 0.15% | 68 | 16.03 | 34 | ||||
1990 | 393 | 0.03% | 64 | 15.17 | 34 | ||||
1989 | 52 | 12.23 | 34 | ||||||
1988 | 4,115 | 0.25% | 47 | 10.96 | 32 | ||||
1987 | |||||||||
1986 | |||||||||
1985 | |||||||||
1984 | 1,876 | 0.11% | 219 | ||||||
1983 | |||||||||
1982 | 20,821 | 4.01% | |||||||
1981 | |||||||||
1980 | 8,240 | 0.53% | 175 | ||||||
1979 | 40,245 | ||||||||
1978 | |||||||||
1977 | |||||||||
1976 | 3,134 | 0.25% | |||||||
1975 | 862 | ||||||||
1974 | 7,131 | 0.59% | |||||||
1973 | |||||||||
1972 |
References
Conventions
(You can help LPedia by expanding this section)
Year | Date(s) | Venue | City | Keynote Speaker(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|
1973 | January 13 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
External Links
http://lplouisiana.org
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libertarian_Party_of_Louisiana
Libertarian Party of Louisiana | |
---|---|
Affiliates: | Ascension • Avoyelles • Calcasieu • East Baton Rouge • Jefferson • Livingston • Orleans • Plaquemines • Rapides • St Charles • St Tammany • Tangipahoa • Terrebonne |
Documents: | Bylaws • Platforms |
Other: | Election Results |
State Organizations of the National Libertarian Party | ||
---|---|---|
|