Endorsed Libertarian Candidates Running for Office

All reported election results were based on the latest information as of 5 pm Friday November 11, 2022.

 

Deborah Brandon was elected to the John Swett Unified School District Board in Contra Costa County.  She was to top vote getter with 42.15% of the vote.

Rodgir Cohen obtained 9.28% of the vote for Redlands City Council, District 1 in San Bernardino County.  Unfortunately, he was not elected.

Jeff Hewitt - the incumbent - received 45.77% of the vote in a tight race for Riverside County Supervisor, District 5.  As a County Supervisor, Jeff held the highest office of any elected Libertarian in California.  His loss is truly a disappointment.

Michael Lema received 6.17 % of the vote in his run for the Hayward City Council - At Large - in Alameda County.  Regrettably, he was not elected.

Terry Miller received 12.41% of the vote for Cypress City Council, Orange County in an extremely tight race. We are sorry to say that he came up just shy of being elected.

Tom Nichols ran for State Assembly, District 8 which spread across Calaveras, Toulemne, Mariposa, Madera, Fresno, Inyo, and Mono Counties.  He received 25.7% of the vote but was not elected.

Francisco “Frank” Ramirez received 47.06% of the vote in a tight race for Hanford City Council, District D, in Kings County.  Regrettably, he was not elected.

Lawrence Samuels received 10.69% of the vote for the Carmel Unified School District in Monterey County. Alas, he was not elected.

Amanda Saltray received 30.03% of the vote for Hanford City Council, District A, in Kings County.  She was not elected, unfortunately.

Jeffery Schwartz received 5.4% of the vote for Thousand Oaks City Council, At Large, in Ventura County. Jeff was regrettably not elected.

Cheyne Strawn received 46.02% of the vote for the Hanford City Council, District E, in Kings County.  This race was a real squeaker but unfortunately Cheyne was not elected.

Anthony Angelini received 15.39% of the vote for the Conejo Recreation and Parks District, in Ventura County.  This was a very close race but unfortunately Anthony was not elected.

Jesse Nestor received 8.30% of the vote for Mayor of Santa Ana, in Orange County.  Regrettably Jesse was not elected.

 

California State Propositions

The Libertarian Party of California Executive Committee endorsed the following ‘No’ positions on these propositions.

 

Proposition 26

Allows in-person roulette, dice games, sports wagering on tribal lands. The LP endorsed a no vote because this law further regulates and taxes an activity that the government has no business being involved in.  This proposition went down to defeat with a 70.1% no vote.

Proposition 27

Allows online and mobile sports wagering outside tribal lands. The LP endorsed a no vote. Although the Libertarian Party of California supports the right of consenting adults to wager bets on sporting events, we do not believe the State has the right to regulate or tax such activities.  This proposition went down to defeat with an 83.4% no vote.

Proposition 28

Provides additional funding for arts and music education in public schools. The LP endorsed a no vote because the state should fund students and not institutions. Furthermore, the funding of curriculums should be made by the schools and not legislators.  This proposition passed with an 61.8% yes vote.

Proposition 29

Requires on-site licensed medical professionals at kidney dialysis clinics and establishes other state requirements. The LP endorsed a no vote because government involvement in healthcare will always result in poorer and costlier outcomes for patients.  This proposition went down to defeat with an 69.9% no vote.

Proposition 30

Provides funding for programs to reduce air pollution and prevent wildfires by increasing tax on personal income over $2 million. The LP endorsed a no vote because the State of California has demonstrated time and again its inability to properly manage public money. All surplus taxes should be returned to taxpayers. Sustainable clean energy solutions can only come from a free market.  This proposition went down to defeat with an 59.2% no vote.

Proposition 31

A referendum on the 2020 law that would prohibit the retail sale of certain flavored tobacco products. The LP endorsed a no vote because this is a violation of personal autonomy and choice.  This proposition passed with an 62.2% yes vote.

 

 

The Business portion takes place on both Saturday and Sunday: voting on possible Bylaws changes, elections for many seats on the Executive Committee that have terms expiring at convention, and as any event where Libertarians gather, plenty of debate and discussion on how we would like our party to run. Register for business, (always free), as early as you can, giving time for the Credentials Committee to prepare your badge and lanyard. This is sometimes used for voting, and it will make your daily check-ins much smoother for yourself as well as for them, and everyone in line behind you.

 

In addition to the discussions and motions and voting, (the Business portion), there are always great speakers to see as you enjoy your breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and other sessions, on Saturday and Sunday. This year we have quite an impressive lineup, covering various Libertarian interests:

 

• Connor Boyack, known best for his "Tuttle Twins" books for kids, that have swept the nation in liberty circles.
• Joe Quirk, another author, authority on seasteading and how to sail away from government.
• Lou Perez, well known libertarian comedian, and Matt Miller, an artist.
• We are also honored to have Former Congressman Justin Amash return
• Former LP Vice Presidential Nominee Spike Cohen, and his lovely wife Tasha Cohen will return as well.

 

Post-Election Analysis of Measures in Fresno County
By Kat McElroy