The Libertarian Party of Virginia is an official state affiliate of the Libertarian Party of the United States. Our party is known for its defense of freedom, and strong emphasis on personal responsibility. The name Libertarian is derived from the word Liberty. Our steadfast dedication to the ideals of Liberty has earned us a reputation as the Party of Principle. If you would like to know more about our Party, please choose the "Who Are We?" link in the "About Us" menu above, or review the National Party FAQ.

Libertarian Party Nominates

Gov. Gary Johnson / Gov. Bill Weld

The 2016 Libertarian Party Presidential ticket is former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson for President and former Massachusetts Governor Bill Weld for Vice President. They earned those nominations at the Libertarian Party 2016 National Convention on Memorial Day weekend. Their campaign website is johnsonweld.com. Vote Libertarian!

Governor Johnson, who has been referred to as the ‘most fiscally conservative Governor’ in the country, was the Republican Governor of New Mexico from 1994-2003. A successful businessman before running for Governor of New Mexico in 1994, Gary Johnson started a door-to-door handyman business to help pay his way through college. Twenty years later, he had grown that business into one of the largest construction companies in New Mexico, with more than 1,000 employees. Not surprisingly, Governor Johnson brings a distinctly business-like mentality to governing, believing that public policy decisions should be based on costs and benefits rather than strict ideology. Johnson is best known for his veto record, having vetoed more than 750 bills during his time in office — more than all other governors combined. His use of the veto pen has since earned him the nickname “Governor Veto.” He cut taxes 14 times while never raising them. When he left office, New Mexico was one of only four states in the country with a balanced budget. Term-limited, Johnson retired from public office in 2003. An avid skier, adventurer, and bicyclist, he has scaled the highest peak on each of the seven continents, including Mt. Everest. In the 2012 presidential election, Johnson placed third and garnered more votes than any other Libertarian candidate in history. Johnson was raised Lutheran. He has two grown children, a daughter Seah and a son Erik, and currently resides in a house he built himself in Taos, New Mexico.

Libertarian Party of Virginia Appoints New Officers

The Libertarian Party of Virginia (LPVA) met in Sandston on Saturday (March 5, 2016), and elected officers to its State Central Committee (SCC) for the 2016-2018 term.

Bo Brown of Chesterfield County was installed to fill the Party's chairmanship. Brown works in real estate and accounting, and was the 4th district candidate for congress in 2014.

Andy Bakker was elected as vice chairman and calls the city of Alexandria home. Bakker is a law student at George Mason Law and currently also serves the Libertarian Party as the chairman of the Northern Virginia Libertarians local chapter. He is also a frequent contributor at the "Freedom Gulch" human rights blog and is an active VéloCity Co-op Volunteer.

James Curtis of Henrico County was re-elected as Treasurer. Curtis is a Senior Manager at a Richmond area public accounting firm. He is active with the UVA Club of Richmond and the Marine Corps League.

Marc Montoni of Rockingham County was re-elected as Secretary. Montoni owns rental real estate and is a stay-at-home dad to three children. Montoni has been active in the Libertarian Party since Election Eve 1980 and is a contributor to IndependentPoliticalReport.com and the Libertarian Party Radical Caucus.

The SCC is the policymaking and administrative authority of the LPVA. It is composed of the LPVA officers and the Chairs of the 11 Congressional District Committees.

In addition to the officers, Corey Fauconier of the city of Richmond was tapped as the group's new Communications Director. Fauconier works as a Public Relations Specialist helping independent musicians, small business owners and non profits alike. He also volunteers with Concerned Black Men (Richmond, Virginia) Lloyd C. Bird High School Alumni Foundation (Chesterfield County, Virginia), and The Redemption Center (Richmond, Virginia).

Getting up to Speed as a New Libertarian in Virginia

(reprinted with permission from Virginia Liberty)

Welcome to the Libertarian Party!

Whether you're new to Virginia or new to voting, we would love to help you get 'tuned in' to Virginia Libertarian politics!

Would you like more information to be sent to you about the Libertarian Party? Just fill out or "Inquiry Form", and we will send you sample copies of our newsletter and get you connected with the local chapter representatives nearest you.

Do you need to register to vote in Virginia? You can register online directly with the State Board of Elections. Need to check your registration status? That can also be done online, directly with the State Board of Elections.

Are you interested in registering as a Libertarian? No need in Virginia -- we do not have partisan registration for any party.

Would you like to help out with the drive to get the Libertarian Presidential candidate on the Virginia ballot? Then check out our "Petitioning Instructions" page. You will find downloadable petition forms and other ballot-drive resources and information.

Are you interested in getting more involved with the state or local Libertarian Party? Then fill out the "Volunteer" form and we will do our best to get you connected.

Ever thought about running for office as a Libertarian? Then fill out our "Candidate" form and let us know.

Ready to support the LP and call yourself a "card-carrying member"? You can join both the national and state parties with one visit to our "Membership" webpage.

There's lots more to be done. Some ideas are listed on our "Take Action" page.

If you have special skills that you'd like to put to work for liberty, then please let us know!

The Libertarian Party of Virginia is conducting a membership drive!

Please join the Libertarian Party of Virginia (or renew your membership) using our Click & Pledge membership form. You can also mail in a membership form.