Libertarian Party of Idaho

The Libertarian Party of Idaho, also known as the LPID, is the affiliate of the Libertarian Party in the U.S. state of Idaho. The current chair is Jayson Sorensen.[1]

Libertarian Party of Idaho
ChairpersonJayson Sorensen[1]
Founded1975
Headquarters9169 W State St #1743
Garden City, ID 83714
IdeologyLibertarianism
Minarchism
Cultural liberalism
Non-interventionism
Classical liberalism
National affiliationLibertarian Party
ColorsGold
Seats in the Upper House
0 / 35
Seats in the Lower House
0 / 70
Website
lpid.org

Although it currently has no representation in the Idaho Legislature, it is one of four major political parties in Idaho which have ballot access[2] (Using the Ballot access definition of Minor vs Major party). The party promotes securing personal and economic liberties as its top priorities.[3][4]

History

The national Libertarian Party was founded in December 1971 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and held its first national convention in 1972. However, the Libertarian Party of Idaho was not established until 1975 by D. Allen Dalton when it first announced his candidacy in the next elections.[5]

Since its inception, the Libertarian Party of Idaho has held various elected positions mostly on local boards and city council seats.[6] Generally, the Libertarian Party of Idaho runs about twelve candidates in each election cycle.[7]

Party milestones
  • In November, 1997, Ron Wittig became the first registered Libertarian to hold public office in the state of Idaho.[8]
  • In November, 2016, US presidential candidate Gary Johnson achieved 4.1% (28,331 votes) of the popular vote, representing the highest percentage achieved for a Libertarian presidential candidate in the state of Idaho.[9]
  • In October, 2020, the Libertarian Party of Idaho represented over 1% of registered voters in the state for the first time in party history.[10]

Former officials

Platform

The Libertarian Party of Idaho follows the platform of the Libertarian National Committee. This platform is based on the party's Statement of Principles, originally adopted at a convention of the national Libertarian Party in 1974.[12]

Economic Policy

LPID wishes to reduce market regulations across the board, particularly in the healthcare industry. It also wants to reduce taxation to businesses and individuals as part of an overall goal to reduce the power of the government.

Social Policy

The Party seeks to engage in reform to the American justice system, including an end to the War on Drugs. It also seeks to increase protections for gun ownership and the purchasing of firearms.

Chairs of LPID
  • Jayson Sorensen (2022-Present)[13]
  • Robert Imhoff-Dousharm (2022)[14]
  • Jennifer Imhoff-Dousharm (2020–2022)[15]
  • Rob Oates (2006-2020)[16]
  • Ted Dunlap (2004)
  • Ryan Davidson (2001–2002)
  • D. Allen Dalton (1975–1976)[17][18]

Notable electoral performances

Listed below are notable electoral performances by Idaho Libertarian Party nominees since 1998, as defined by winning at least 5.0% of the vote in a general election. Winners are shown in bold.

2022
Idaho Libertarian Party 2022 notable electoral performances
Election District Nominee # Votes % Votes Place
Idaho State Senate 14th district Robert Imhoff 2,326
10.3 / 100
 2nd[19]

2020
Idaho Libertarian Party 2020 notable electoral performances
Election District Nominee # Votes % Votes Place
Idaho State Senate 28th district Dan Karlan 4,916
22.4 / 100
 2nd[20]
Idaho House of Representatives 2 Seat B Jennifer Luoma 4,803
16.5 / 100
 2nd[20]
21 Seat B Jess S. Smith 4,460
22.3 / 100
 2nd[20]
23 Seat B Lisa Adams 8,178
28.5 / 100
 2nd[20]
Kootenai County Sheriff Justin Nagel 8,070
9.6 / 100
 3rd[21]

2018
Idaho Libertarian Party 2018 notable electoral performances
Election District Nominee # Votes % Votes Place
Idaho State Senate 21st district Joe Evans 1,187
5.6 / 100
 3rd[22]

2016
Idaho Libertarian Party 2016 notable electoral performances
Election District Nominee # Votes % Votes Place
Idaho State Senate 29th district Sierra "Idaho Lorax" Carta 1,159
7.0 / 100
 3rd[23]
Idaho House of Representatives 11 Seat B John Charles Smith 1,656
8.6 / 100
 3rd[23]
23 Seat B Christopher Jenkins 889
6.3 / 100
 3rd[23]
Bannock County Board of Commissioners 3rd District Kevin Lee Perry 2,732
8.3 / 100
 3rd[24]

2014
Idaho Libertarian Party 2014 notable electoral performances
Election District Nominee # Votes % Votes Place
Idaho House of Representatives 17 Seat A Paul D. Hautzinger 2,431
23.4 / 100
 2nd[25]
21 Seat B Joe Hautzinger 2,828
22.1 / 100
 2nd[25]
29 Seat A Matthew Larsen 643
5.8 / 100
 3rd[25]

2012
Idaho Libertarian Party 2012 notable electoral performances
Election District Nominee # Votes % Votes Place
Idaho House of Representatives 16 Seat A Jeffrey Laing 1,427
7.6 / 100
 3rd[26]
17 Seat B Mikel Hautzinger 976
6.0 / 100
 3rd[26]
33 Seat A Christopher Joseph Brunt 1,160
6.8 / 100
 3rd[26]
Ada County Sheriff Ted Dunlap 41,014
25.7 / 100
 2nd[27]
Bannock County Board of Commissioners 3rd District John Bischoff 2,726
8.0 / 100
 3rd[27]

2010
Idaho Libertarian Party 2010 notable electoral performances
Election District Nominee # Votes % Votes Place
Idaho House of Representatives 11 Seat B John Charles Smith 2,116
15.8 / 100
 2nd[28]
15 Seat B Marvin Gardner 2,215
21.3 / 100
 2nd[28]
17 Seat A Mikel Hautzinger 499
5.4 / 100
 3rd[28]

2008
Idaho Libertarian Party 2008 notable electoral performances
Election District Nominee # Votes % Votes Place
Idaho House of Representatives 17 Seat A Mikel Hautzinger 3,298
19.6 / 100
 2nd[29]
20 Seat A Rex W. Kerr 4,337
22.7 / 100
 2nd[29]

2006
Idaho Libertarian Party 2006 notable electoral performances
Election District Nominee # Votes % Votes Place
Kootenai County Assessor John F. Gessner 7,180
20.8 / 100
 2nd[30]

2004
Idaho Libertarian Party 2004 notable electoral performances
Election District Nominee # Votes % Votes Place
Idaho House of Representatives 15 Seat A Randal A. Williamson 3,034
19.6 / 100
 2nd[31]
15 Seat B Marvin Gardner 3,493
22.9 / 100
 2nd[31]
20 Seat A David H. Slack 2,740
15.3 / 100
 2nd[31]
34 Seat A Timothy A. Raty 1,419
8.9 / 100
 2nd[31]

2002
Idaho Libertarian Party 2002 notable electoral performances
Election District Nominee # Votes % Votes Place
Idaho Secretary of State Ronald E. Perry 86,437
22.5 / 100
 2nd[32]
Idaho State Senate 4th district Dan Gookin 615
6.0 / 100
 3rd[33]
14th district Lee Carey 3,044
21.2 / 100
 2nd[33]
Idaho House of Representatives 2 Seat A Andy Jolliff 913
8.5 / 100
 3rd[33]
9 Seat B Caryl A. Whitlatch 2,014
20.2 / 100
 2nd[33]
12 Seat A Jay Riddle 1,826
23.3 / 100
 2nd[33]
16 Seat A John Bischoff 2,281
20.6 / 100
 2nd[33]
18 Seat A Luke McManamon 883
7.1 / 100
 3rd[33]
19 Seat A David Zimlich 2,058
14.4 / 100
 2nd[33]
19 Seat B Howard Olivier 2,345
16.6 / 100
 2nd[33]
20 Seat A Wendy Lieberman 741
6.2 / 100
 3rd[33]
20 Seat B David Lieberman 621
5.2 / 100
 3rd[33]
Ada County Clerk of the District Court Ginny Eggleston 21,215
22.1 / 100
 2nd[34]
Ada County Treasurer Dustin Kier 20,826
22.0 / 100
 2nd[34]
Ada County Assessor Ryan Davidson 22,872
24.0 / 100
 2nd[34]
Boise County Assessor Clifton T. George 710
29.3 / 100
 2nd[34]
Kootenai County Board of Commissioners 1st District Ginny Eggleston 1,937
6.2 / 100
 3rd[35]
2nd District Christian Kirsch 2,682
8.8 / 100
 3rd[35]
Kootenai County Treasurer Moe Thibert 5,405
18.2 / 100
 2nd[35]
Kootenai County Assessor Victoria Keyes 7,406
25.0 / 100
 2nd[35]
Kootenai County Coroner Kenneth P. Davidson 6,303
21.3 / 100
 2nd[35]

2000
Idaho Libertarian Party 2000 notable electoral performances
Election District Nominee # Votes % Votes Place
Idaho State Senate 15th district Bill E. Anderson 946
6.0 / 100
 3rd[36]
18th district Daniel L.J. Adams 3,165
19.7 / 100
 2nd[36]
Idaho House of Representatives 19 Seat A Brooke L. Wilmoth 872
6.0 / 100
 3rd[36]
22 Seat A Jonathan A. Stump 1,554
15.4 / 100
 2nd[36]
Ada County Board of Commissioners 1st District Robert John Blakely 6,582
5.6 / 100
 2nd[37]
Gem County Prosecuting Attorney Richard Linville 4,280
100 / 100
 1st[38]

1998
Idaho Libertarian Party 1998 notable electoral performances
Election District Nominee # Votes % Votes Place
Idaho State Senate 18th district Daniel L.J. Adams 2,758
24.0 / 100
 2ndd[39]
Idaho House of Representatives 8 Seat B Ronald G. Wittig 2,175
18.3 / 100
 2nd[39]
12 Seat B David Eppes 2,191
19.4 / 100
 2nd[39]
Ada County Clerk of the District Court Jamie M. Weems 15,404
18.7 / 100
 2nd[40]
Payette County Board of Commissioners 3rd district Sylvia Zitek 1,154
23.4 / 100
 1st[40]

See also

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