Robert Porter

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
Member-At-Large Libertarian Party of New York
April 25, 2015—April 30, 2016
Personal Details
Birth:	(1966-07-18) 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]

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. He was also a Member-At-Large of the State Committee from 2015 to 2016.

Biography

Porter ran for New York State Assembly for District 109 three times (2012, 2018, and 2020). In 2015, he ran for Albany County Legislature. In 2018, he ran for Albany County Executive.

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 (2012) (not on ballot)
• Albany County Legislature (2015)
• 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

Libertarian National Convention

• Delegate (2016)

Libertarian Party of New York

• Member-At-Large (April 25, 2015—April 30, 2016)

Albany County Libertarian Party

• Vice-Chair (March 11, 2021—June 30, 2021)
• Chair (June 30, 2021—December 2, 2021)