1987 Libertarian National Convention

United States political event January 2025 1987 Libertarian 1988 Ron_paul.jpg Marrou-1988-Richmond.jpg 175 100 Nominees Paul and Marrou September 4–6, 1987 Seattle, Washington Ron Paul Texas Andre Marrou Alaska Russell Means of South Dakota 1985 1989 The 1987 Libertarian National Convention was held at the Sheraton Hotel in Seattle, Washington, from September 4 to September 6, 1987.Gilmore Susan September 6, 1987 Libertarian nominee plans to spread word A1 The Seattle Times Ron Paul of Texas was chosen as the Libertarian Party's nominee for president in the 1988 election.https://www.nytimes.com/1987/09/06/us/libertarians-pick-ex-congressman-in-88-bid.html Libertarians Pick Ex-Congressman in '88 Bid The New York Times September 6, 1987 May 27, 2012 Turner Wallace 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.http://www.lp.org/organization/bylaws.shtml Libertarian Party Bylaws dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080605025750/http://www.lp.org/organization/bylaws.shtml 2008-06-05 Voting for presidential nomination First ballot Ron Paul was elected on the first ballot, gathering a majority of the voting delegates, securing nomination. + 1987 Libertarian Party National Convention total vote count: Round 1 Candidate Total votes cast Percent of votes cast Ron Paul 196 51.3% Russell Means 120 31.4% James A. Lewis 49 12.8% None of the Above 14 3.7% Harry Glenn 3 0.8%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. See also 1988 Democratic National Convention 1988 Republican National Convention 1988 United States presidential election U.S. presidential nomination convention Ron Paul presidential campaign, 1988 References Category:Libertarian Party (United States) National Conventions Libertarian Libertarian National Convention Category:1980s in Seattle Category:Conventions in Washington (state) Category:Political events in Washington (state) Category:1987 conferences Libertarian National Convention