[[Image:Libertarianpartylogo.png|right|thumb|Logo of the United States Libertarian Party.]]
[[Image:Libertarianpartylogo.png|right|thumb|Logo of the United States Libertarian Party.]]
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The '''Libertarian Party''' is an [[United States|American]] political [[party]] advocating [[libertarian]] political views (although many libertarians are not members of the Libertarian Party). It has existed since 1971 and reached its peak in popularity in the 1980 election, receiving only about 1% of the vote. This political party is on the ballot in only 27 out of 50 states.
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The '''Libertarian Party''' is an [[United States|American]] political [[party]] advocating [[libertarian]] political views (although many libertarians are not members of the Libertarian Party). It has existed since 1971 and reached its peak in popularity in the 1980 election, receiving only about 1% of the vote. This political party has permanent ballot status in only 27 out of 50 states and runs candidates in all 50.