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Libertarian Party of Idaho
ChairpersonJayson Sorensen[1]
Founded1975
Headquarters9169 W State St #1743
Garden City, ID 83714
IdeologyLibertarianism
National affiliationLibertarian Party
ColorsGold
Idaho Senate
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Idaho House of Representatives
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U.S. Senate (Idaho)
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U.S. House of Representatives (Idaho)
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Other elected officials0 (June 2024)[2]
Website
lpid.org

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]

Although it currently has no representation in the Idaho Legislature, it is one of four major political parties in Idaho which have ballot access[3] (Using the Ballot access definition of Minor vs Major party). The party promotes securing personal and economic liberties as its top priorities.[4][5]

History[edit]

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.[6]

Since its inception, the Libertarian Party of Idaho has held various elected positions mostly on local boards and city council seats.[7] Generally, the Libertarian Party of Idaho runs about twelve candidates in each election cycle.[8]

Party milestones[edit]

  • In November, 1997, Ron Wittig became the first registered Libertarian to hold public office in the state of Idaho.[9]
  • 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.[10]
  • In October, 2020, the Libertarian Party of Idaho represented over 1% of registered voters in the state for the first time in party history.[11]

Former officials[edit]

Platform[edit]

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.[13]

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[edit]

  • Jayson Sorensen (2022-Present)[14]
  • Robert Imhoff-Dousharm (2022)[15]
  • Jennifer Imhoff-Dousharm (2020–2022)[16]
  • Rob Oates (2006-2020)[17]
  • Ted Dunlap (2004)
  • Ryan Davidson (2001–2002)
  • D. Allen Dalton (1975–1976)[18][19]

Notable electoral performances[edit]

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[edit]

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
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 2nd[20]

2020[edit]

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
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 2nd[21]
Idaho House of Representatives 2 Seat B Jennifer Luoma 4,803
16.5 / 100
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 2nd[21]
21 Seat B Jess S. Smith 4,460
22.3 / 100
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 2nd[21]
23 Seat B Lisa Adams 8,178
28.5 / 100
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 2nd[21]
Kootenai County Sheriff Justin Nagel 8,070
9.6 / 100
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 3rd[22]

2018[edit]

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
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 3rd[23]

2016[edit]

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
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 3rd[24]
Idaho House of Representatives 11 Seat B John Charles Smith 1,656
8.6 / 100
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 3rd[24]
23 Seat B Christopher Jenkins 889
6.3 / 100
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 3rd[24]
Bannock County Board of Commissioners 3rd District Kevin Lee Perry 2,732
8.3 / 100
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 3rd[25]

2014[edit]

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
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 2nd[26]
21 Seat B Joe Hautzinger 2,828
22.1 / 100
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 2nd[26]
29 Seat A Matthew Larsen 643
5.8 / 100
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 3rd[26]

2012[edit]

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
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 3rd[27]
17 Seat B Mikel Hautzinger 976
6.0 / 100
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 3rd[27]
33 Seat A Christopher Joseph Brunt 1,160
6.8 / 100
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 3rd[27]
Ada County Sheriff Ted Dunlap 41,014
25.7 / 100
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 2nd[28]
Bannock County Board of Commissioners 3rd District John Bischoff 2,726
8.0 / 100
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 3rd[28]

2010[edit]

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
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 2nd[29]
15 Seat B Marvin Gardner 2,215
21.3 / 100
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 2nd[29]
17 Seat A Mikel Hautzinger 499
5.4 / 100
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 3rd[29]

2008[edit]

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
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 2nd[30]
20 Seat A Rex W. Kerr 4,337
22.7 / 100
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 2nd[30]

2006[edit]

Idaho Libertarian Party 2006 notable electoral performances
Election District Nominee # Votes % Votes Place
Kootenai County Assessor John F. Gessner 7,180
20.8 / 100
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 2nd[31]

2004[edit]

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
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 2nd[32]
15 Seat B Marvin Gardner 3,493
22.9 / 100
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 2nd[32]
20 Seat A David H. Slack 2,740
15.3 / 100
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 2nd[32]
34 Seat A Timothy A. Raty 1,419
8.9 / 100
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 2nd[32]

2002[edit]

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
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 2nd[33]
Idaho State Senate 4th district Dan Gookin 615
6.0 / 100
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 3rd[34]
14th district Lee Carey 3,044
21.2 / 100
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 2nd[34]
Idaho House of Representatives 2 Seat A Andy Jolliff 913
8.5 / 100
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 3rd[34]
9 Seat B Caryl A. Whitlatch 2,014
20.2 / 100
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 2nd[34]
12 Seat A Jay Riddle 1,826
23.3 / 100
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 2nd[34]
16 Seat A John Bischoff 2,281
20.6 / 100
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 2nd[34]
18 Seat A Luke McManamon 883
7.1 / 100
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 3rd[34]
19 Seat A David Zimlich 2,058
14.4 / 100
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 2nd[34]
19 Seat B Howard Olivier 2,345
16.6 / 100
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 2nd[34]
20 Seat A Wendy Lieberman 741
6.2 / 100
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 3rd[34]
20 Seat B David Lieberman 621
5.2 / 100
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 3rd[34]
Ada County Clerk of the District Court Ginny Eggleston 21,215
22.1 / 100
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 2nd[35]
Ada County Treasurer Dustin Kier 20,826
22.0 / 100
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 2nd[35]
Ada County Assessor Ryan Davidson 22,872
24.0 / 100
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 2nd[35]
Boise County Assessor Clifton T. George 710
29.3 / 100
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 2nd[35]
Kootenai County Board of Commissioners 1st District Ginny Eggleston 1,937
6.2 / 100
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 3rd[36]
2nd District Christian Kirsch 2,682
8.8 / 100
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 3rd[36]
Kootenai County Treasurer Moe Thibert 5,405
18.2 / 100
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 2nd[36]
Kootenai County Assessor Victoria Keyes 7,406
25.0 / 100
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 2nd[36]
Kootenai County Coroner Kenneth P. Davidson 6,303
21.3 / 100
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 2nd[36]

2000[edit]

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
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 3rd[37]
18th district Daniel L.J. Adams 3,165
19.7 / 100
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 2nd[37]
Idaho House of Representatives 19 Seat A Brooke L. Wilmoth 872
6.0 / 100
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 3rd[37]
22 Seat A Jonathan A. Stump 1,554
15.4 / 100
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 2nd[37]
Ada County Board of Commissioners 1st District Robert John Blakely 6,582
5.6 / 100
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 2nd[38]
Gem County Prosecuting Attorney Richard Linville 4,280
100 / 100
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 1st[39]

1998[edit]

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
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 2ndd[40]
Idaho House of Representatives 8 Seat B Ronald G. Wittig 2,175
18.3 / 100
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 2nd[40]
12 Seat B David Eppes 2,191
19.4 / 100
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 2nd[40]
Ada County Clerk of the District Court Jamie M. Weems 15,404
18.7 / 100
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 2nd[41]
Payette County Board of Commissioners 3rd district Sylvia Zitek 1,154
23.4 / 100
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 1st[41]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

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  2. ^ "Elected Officials". Retrieved June 1, 2024.
  3. ^ "Political Parties – Organization". 2021-02-07. Retrieved 2021-02-07.
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  5. ^ "2018 Platform". Libertarian Party. 2018-07-11. Retrieved 2019-10-26.
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  21. ^ a b c d "2020 General Election Results Legislative". archive.sos.idaho.gov.
  22. ^ "2020 General Election Results County". archive.sos.idaho.gov.
  23. ^ "Legislative Totals". archive.sos.idaho.gov.
  24. ^ a b c "Legislative Totals". archive.sos.idaho.gov.
  25. ^ "Ada through Franklin". archive.sos.idaho.gov.
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  31. ^ "2006 General County Races Fremont through Washington". archive.sos.idaho.gov.
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  33. ^ "2002 General Results Statewide". archive.sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2023-08-01.
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  39. ^ "2000 General County Results Gem Through Washington". archive.sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2023-08-01.
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  41. ^ a b "Idaho General Election Results of County Races". archive.sos.idaho.gov.

External links[edit]

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