1987_Libertarian_National_Convention

1987 Libertarian National Convention

1987 Libertarian National Convention

United States political event

The 1987 Libertarian National Convention was held at the Sheraton Hotel in Seattle, Washington, from September 4 to September 6, 1987.[1] Ron Paul of Texas was chosen as the Libertarian Party's nominee for president in the 1988 election.[2]

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Libertarians hold a National Convention every two years to vote on party bylaws, platform and resolutions and elect national party officers and a judicial committee. Every four years it nominates presidential and vice presidential candidates.[3]

Voting for presidential nomination

First ballot

Ron Paul was elected on the first ballot, gathering a majority of the voting delegates, securing nomination.[2]

1987 Libertarian Party National Convention total vote count: Round 1
Candidate Total votes cast Percent of votes cast
Ron Paul19651.3%
Russell Means12031.4%
James A. Lewis4912.8%
None of the Above143.7%
Harry Glenn30.8%
Color key: 1st place 2nd place 3rd place 4th place 5th place

Voting for vice presidential nomination

A separate vote was held for the vice presidential nomination. Andre Marrou of Alaska was nominated without opposition.[2]

See also

References

  1. [1]
    Gilmore, Susan (September 6, 1987). "Libertarian nominee plans to spread word". The Seattle Times. p. A1.
  2. [2]
    Turner, Wallace (September 6, 1987). "Libertarians Pick Ex-Congressman in '88 Bid". The New York Times. Retrieved May 27, 2012.
  3. [3]
    "Libertarian Party Bylaws". Archived from the original on 2008-06-05.
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