Welcome to the Libertarian Party of California
The Libertarian Party of California stands for liberty, responsibility, and limited government. We believe every individual has the right to live free from unnecessary interference, to make their own choices, and to pursue happiness on their own terms.
From protecting civil liberties and digital privacy, to fighting government overreach and waste, to advancing free markets and personal freedom—our mission is simple: empower people, not politicians.
Whether you’re new to politics or a lifelong advocate of liberty, we invite you to explore our work, join our community, and help build a freer California.
🗳️ Elections
🔐 Privacy
💡 Innovation
The Libertarian Party Opposes Proposition 50
Prop 50 would undo a key reform that entrusted congressional map-drawing to California’s independent Citizens Redistricting Commission. Instead, it would adopt a new map written into law by politicians—tilting the process toward the party in power.
Libertarians reject gerrymandering in all forms. Fair elections come from empowering voters, not letting politicians choose their voters. For more than a decade, Californians have relied on a citizen-led commission to keep redistricting independent and transparent. Prop 50 would move us backward.
LPC urges a NO vote on Proposition 50.
2026 Cycle
Run for Office — Be the Voice of Liberty
We know the odds: Libertarians are outnumbered and outspent. California’s political institutions are dominated by special interests and big money.
But running as a Libertarian—or as a small-“l” libertarian in a nonpartisan race—still matters. Every campaign is a chance to give voters a choice, challenge the status quo, and put liberty on the ballot.
Thinking of Running?
We have a Candidate Support Committee forming. If you are thinking of running for office, please let us know at
ca.lp.org/run-for-office or email
csc@ca.lp.org.
Key Deadlines: 2026 Primary (June 2, 2026)
These are not guaranteed. Please confirm with the California Secretary of State.
| Event | Deadline | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Signatures-in-Lieu of Filing Fee Period | Dec 19, 2025 – Feb 4, 2026 | Between E-165 & E-118 before the primary. |
| Nomination Paper / Declaration of Candidacy Period | Feb 9 – Mar 6, 2026 | Between E-113 & E-88 before the primary. |
| Nomination Paper Extension | Mar 7 – Mar 11, 2026 | Only for offices where an incumbent hasn’t filed. |
| Last day for Governor candidates to submit tax returns | March 6, 2026 | E-88. |
Candidate Spotlight: Nicholas Thompson
Candidate for Governor, 2026
“I'm Nicholas Thompson, running for governor to restore what Sacramento has destroyed. No more asking permission to be free. No more funding their failures. No more being treated like subjects instead of citizens.”