Libertarian Party of Indiana

The Libertarian Party of Indiana is the Indiana affiliate of the Libertarian Party.

Libertarian Party of Indiana
Chairperson	Timothy Maguire
Founded	July 14, 1974
Headquarters	1111 E 54th St, Ste 158 Indianapolis, IN 46220 [phone]
Ideology	Libertarianism
National affiliation	Libertarian Party (United States)
Colors	Gold^1
Website
www.lpin.org
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History and operations

The founding meeting of the Libertarian Party of Indiana was held on July 14, 1974 at the Holiday Inn at Weir Cook Airport (now called the Indianapolis International Airport). Approximately 20-25 people attended including Paul Hyatt, Tom Duncan, Marvin Lazaro, Brian Bernstein, Dick Smith, Steve Butterbaugh, and Charlie Reisert. Reisert made the motion to start the Libertarian Party of Indiana. The first headquarters was located at 1430 N. Capitol Avenue in Indianapolis. The LPIN became a minor political party in 1994 after achieving ballot access when Steve Dillon received more than 2% of the vote running for Secretary of State.

In 2008, the Libertarian presidential ticket of Bob Barr and Wayne Allyn Root had their strongest showing in Indiana, receiving 1.1% of the vote (19,243 votes).[1] On February 17, 2009, Indianapolis city council member Edward Coleman publicly announced that he had left the Republican Party and joined the Libertarian Party [2][3] The party's best finish in a statewide race came in 2006 when US Senate candidate Steve Osborn received about 13% of the vote.[4] Osborn had the best result for a third party candidate running for the Senate in the 2006 elections.

The Libertarian Party of Indiana is the only party other than the Democrats and Republicans with ballot access in Indiana. Hoosier Libertarians have consistently earned ballot access since 1994. Hoosier Libertarians advocate smaller government while defending civil liberties. In the last decade, they have come to the defense of eminent domain victims, marched in opposition to property tax laws, fought for reduced small business licensing, and pursued fairness and transparency in our elections. Indiana Libertarians lobbied dozens of city and town councils across Indiana to allow property owners to make the decision on smoking on their property.

Officials and staff

Officers	Officer Name (First, Last)
Chairman	Timothy Maguire [5]
Vice-Chairman	Erin Meadors [5]
Secretary	Alyssa Salgado [5]
Treasurer	Michael Schultheiss [5]
Staff	Staff Name (First, Last)
Development Director	Evan McMahon [5]
Outreach Director	Erin Meadors [5]
Political Director	Jared Hall [5]

State Central Committee

Congressional District	Representative Name
1	Michael Sandridge [5]
2	Joe Novak [5]
3	Kristi Avery [5]
4	Rick Irvine [5]
5	Greg Noland [5]
6	Brandtley Spicer [5]
7	Bill Bean [5]
8	Bart Gadau [5]
9	Greg Hertzsch [5]

National Committee Representative

Region	Representative Name(First, Last)
At Large	Sam Goldstein[6]
3	Elizabeth VanHorn[6]

Current elected officeholders

As of 2019, there are eight Libertarian members who hold elected office in Indiana.[7]
1. Susan Bell -- Town Judge, Hagerstown
2. Cheryl Heacox -- Advisory Board, Clay Township
3. Dennis Denney -- Town Council, Shirley, North Ward
4. Larry Walker -- Town Council, Dublin
5. Elizabeth Brewer -- Clerk-Treasurer, Claypool
6. Joel Samuelson -- Town Council, Culver
7. Jessica Whitfield -- Town Council, Larwill
8. Renee Sweeney -- Town Council, Ossian

Appointed officeholders

Several Libertarians have been appointed to offices in Indiana:[7]

• Scott Baker -- Elkhart County Convention & Visitors Commission
• Rex Bell -- Hagerstown Board of Zoning Appeals; Hagerstown Plan Commission, Chairman
• Al Cox -- Brown County Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals
• Michael Dowden -- Town of Brownsburg Economic Development Commission (2017 - 2021);[8] Town of Brownsburg Improvement Committee (2017);[9] Town of Brownsburg Redevelopment Authority (2014 - 2016)[10]
• Brad Klopfenstein -- Indianapolis Metropolitan Board of Zoning Appeals II
• Mark W. Rutherford -- Chairman, Indiana Public Defender Commission
• Mark Smith -- Centerville Plan Commission; Wayne County Economic Development Commission.
• Chris Spangle -- Vote Indiana Team/Indiana HAVA Commission
• Margaret Fette -- Secretary, Bloomington Urban Enterprise Area Board

Past state chairs

Year Start	Year End	Name (First, Last)
1974	1976	Paul Hyatt
1976	1979	Sally (Heistand) Callin
1979	1980	Joseph Hauptmann
1981	N/A	Joe Bryan (deceased)
1981	1982	Kevin Grant
1983	N/A	Mike Fallahay
1984	1985	Steve Dasbach
1985	1986	Jim Reidenauer (deceased)
1986	1987	Dr. Walter Weeks
1987	1988	Roger Strater
1988	N/A	Bonnie Flemmonds
1988	1989	Steve Dasbach
1989	1996	Dr. Barbara Bourland
1996	1998	Rob Shuford
1998	2000	Joseph Hauptmann
2000	2007	Mark Rutherford
2007	2009	Todd Singer
2009	2013	Sam Goldstein
2013	2015	Dan Drexler
2015	2017	Joseph Hauptmann
2017	present	Timothy Maguire

Past candidates

• Steve Osborn is an American politician. He was the 2006 Libertarian Party nominee for US Senate from Indiana.[11] He lost to incumbent Republican Senator Dick Lugar in the 2006 United States Senate election in Indiana.[11] He was Lugar's only opponent on the ballot in that election, as the Democratic Party did not field a candidate.[11] Osborn received about 13% of the vote, the best result for a Libertarian in the 2006 U.S. national-level elections.[4][12] His previous political experience includes attempted bids for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Representative in his home district in 2000 and 2002. Steve Osborn is from La Porte, Indiana.[11]

• Paul Hager ran for the U.S. Representative in Indiana’s 8th district in 1994, 1996, and 1998. Also, he ran for US Senate in 2000.[13][14] In 2002, he ran for Indiana Secretary of State[15] on the issue of voting reform.[16]

Awards

Awards are presented at the LPIN Convention each year. With the exception of one award, all winners are granted their award by a vote of the LPIN membership.[17]

Dr. Barbara Bourland Light of Liberty Award

The recipient is honored as the person most responsible for the growth of the party and dedication to the libertarian cause.[17]

Year Awarded	Recipient (First, Last)	County
2016	Karl Tatgenhorst	Porter
2015	Greg Hertzsch	Clark
2014	Beth Duensing	Lake
2013	Chris Spangle	Johnson
2012	Evan McMahon	Marion
2011	Joyce Morrell	Rush
2011	Paul Morrell	Rush
2010	Allison Maguire	Marion
2009	Dan Drexler	LaPorte
2008	Timothy Maguire	Marion
2007	Mike Kole	Hamilton
2006	Greg Kelver	LaPorte
2005	Rex Bell	Wayne
2004	Phil Miller	Hancock
2003	Rebecca Sink-Burris	Monroe
2002	Sam Goldstein	Marion
2001	Mark Rutherford	Marion
2001	Andy Horning	Marion
2000	Kurt St. Angelo	Marion
1999	Steve Dillon	Marion

Susan Bell Officeholder of the Year Award

Awarded to a current elected officeholder of the Libertarian Party that best promotes libertarian principles and values through public service.[17]

Year Awarded	Recipient (First, Last)	County
2016	Chris Mayo	Marion
2015	Steve Coffman	Henry
2014	Brad Klopfenstein	Marion
2013	Al Cox	Brown
2012	Mark Rutherford	Marion
2011	Edward Coleman	Marion
2010	Edward Coleman	Marion
2009	Susan Bell	Wayne
2006	Ed Dilts	Johnson

Ken Bisson Outreach Award

Awarded to a party member who has striven to spread the message of libertarian principles to as many potential voters as is possible.[17]

Year Awarded	Recipient (First, Last)	County
2016	Rodney Benker	Johnson
2015	Donna Dunn	Lake
2014	Andrew Horning	Owen
2013	Chris Spangle	Johnson
2012	Rupert Boneham	Marion
2011	Rex Bell	Wayne
2010	Jerry Titus	Howard
2010	Paul Morrell	Rush
2009	Doug Horner	Allen
2006	Mike Sylvester	Allen

Joe Hauptmann Campaign Leadership Award

Awarded to a campaign volunteer who has worked above and beyond in an extraordinary fashion, and has significantly contributed to the success of a campaign.[17]

Year Awarded	Recipient (First, Last)	County
2016	Angela Fisher	Marion
2015	Michael Sandridge	Lake
2013	Miah Akston	Johnson
2012	Allison Maguire	Marion
2012	Evan McMahon	Marion
2012	Chris Gault	Marion
2011	Dan Drexler	LaPorte
2010	Paul Morrell	Rush
2010	Jerry Titus	Howard
2009	Melanie Hughes	Floyd
2009	Allison Maguire	Marion
2009	Tim Maguire	Marion
2005	Sheri Conover Sharlow	Grant

Phil Miller Candidate of the Year

Awarded to a Libertarian Candidate that has shown an extraordinary ability to reach and connect with voters, as well as further the cause of libertarianism.[17]

Year Awarded	Recipient (First, Last)	County
2016	MiKe Gunyon	Marion
2015	Chris Mayo	Marion
2013	Rupert Boneham	Marion
2012	Phil Miller	Hancock
2011	Rebecca Sink-Burris	Monroe
2009	Eric Schansberg	Clark
2009	Rex Bell	Wayne
2005	Kenn Gividen	Bartholomew

Steve Dasbach Chairman's Award for Extraordinary Service

Awarded to an individual that has helped grow the Libertarian Party of Indiana in extraordinary ways over many years. This award is not voted on by LPIN membership, and it is the sole privilege of the Chair of the LPIN to award it to the recipient.[17]

Year Awarded	Recipient (First, Last)	County
2016	Steve Dillon	Monroe
2015	John Schick	Porter
2014	Beth Duensing	Lake
2014	Greg Kelver	LaPorte
2014	Michael Schultheiss	Marion
2013	Dale Wedel	Hendricks
2012	Mark Burris	N/A
2012	Rebecca Sink-Burris	Monroe
2011	Greg Hertzsch	N/A
2010	Todd Singer	Hendricks
2010	Dale Wedel	Hendricks
2010	Dan Drexler	LaPorte
2009	Andrew Horning	Owen
2007	Mark Rutherford	Marion
2007	Mike Runnebohm	Shelby
2006	Brad Klopfenstein	Marion
2006	Cindy Kirkpatrick	Marion
2006	Kenn Gividen	Bartholomew

References

1. "2008 General Election Results for Bob Barr & Wayne Allen Root". Libertarian Party. Archived from the original on November 14, 2008. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
2. Richard, Winger (February 17, 2009). "Indianapolis Councilmember Switches from Republican to Libertarian". Ballot Access News. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
3. "Indianapolis councilman quits GOP for Libertarians". Chicago Tribune. February 17, 2009. Archived from the original on April 26, 2009. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
4. Auslen, Michael (January 19, 2011). "Lugar longest serving Ind. congressman". Retrieved 27 January 2014. In 2006, he ran against Libertarian Steve Osborn and won by a landslide 87.4 to 12.6 percent victory. The Democratic opponent, Jack Baldwin, was a write-in candidate and received only 294 votes.
5. "Leadership". LPIN.ORG.
6. "LNC Leadership". LP.ORG. Retrieved 5 May 2016.
7. "Elected Libertarians". Libertarian Party of Indiana. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
8. "January 12, 2017 Town Council - Regular Agenda - Brownsburg, IN". brownsburgin.swagit.com. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
9. "January 12, 2017 Town Council - Regular Agenda - Brownsburg, IN". brownsburgin.swagit.com. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
10. "February 3, 2014 RDA Meeting - Brownsburg, IN". brownsburgin.swagit.com. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
11. Martin, Deanna (November 7, 2006). "Lugar cruises on way to winning 6th term". IU Student Media as Indiana Daliy Student. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
12. Osborn Archived 2014-01-06 at the Wayback Machine; Muncie Free Press online; accessed .
13. "State Information: Indiana". Roll Call. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
14. Jen Wagner and Jennifer Wagner (November 6, 2000). "Senate contenders continue the fight". IU Student Media as Indiana Daliy Student. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
15. Soyugenc, Ismail (February 6, 2002). "Republican race for Secretary of State gains speed". Retrieved 27 January 2014.
16. Lyle IV, George (January 28, 2002). "Libertarian candidate wants to change voting system". IU Student Media as Indiana Daliy Student. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
17. "Awards". Libertarian Party of Indiana. Retrieved May 16, 2020.

External links

• Libertarian Party of Indiana homepage

• Principles, Issues and Activism; By-Laws