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[[Image:Libertarianpartylogo.png|right|thumb|Logo of the United States Libertarian Party.]]

[[Image:Libertarianpartylogo.png|right|thumb|Logo of the United States Libertarian Party.]]

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.

The '''Libertarian Party''' (formed in 1971) is an [[United States|American]] political [[party]] advocating [[libertarian]] political views (although many libertarians are not members of the Libertarian Party).  In terms of [[Presidential election]]s, the party reached its peak in popularity in [[United States presidential election, 1980|1980]], receiving only about 1% of the vote<ref>[http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS/ Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections]</ref>. However in terms of political activity (number of candidates, access to the ballot, and elected office holders), the Libertarian Party is the third-largest political party in America. They are active in all 50 states and have more than 200,000 registered voters. Most Libertarian Party elected officials are in office at the local level of government.<ref>[http://www.lp.org/article_85.shtml Frequently asked questions about the Libertarian Party]</ref> The party has permanent ballot status in 27 out of 50 states and runs candidates in all 50.

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