| − | The '''Libertarian Party''' ('''LP'''/'''L''') of the United States is an [[United States|American]] political [[party]] founded in 1971 that advocates [[libertarian]] political views as part of the worldwide libertarian movement. In terms of [[Presidential election]]s, the party hit a new high in popularity in [[United States presidential election, 2016|2016]], receiving over 3% of the vote.<ref>[http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS/ Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections]</ref> 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, although it is still much smaller than the biggest two American political parties. | + | The '''Libertarian Party''' ('''LP'''/'''L''') of the United States is an [[United States|American]] political [[party]] founded in 1971 that advocates [[libertarian]] political views as part of the worldwide libertarian movement. In terms of Presidential elections, the party hit a new high in popularity in [[United States presidential election, 2016|2016]], receiving over 3% of the vote.<ref>[http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS/ Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections]</ref> 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, although it is still much smaller than the biggest two American political parties. |
| | It is active in all 50 states and has more than 200,000 registered voters. The Libertarian Party has between 150-200 elected officials serving in public office across the country in 2016, mostly at the local level of government.<ref>[http://www.lp.org/article_85.shtml Frequently asked questions about the Libertarian Party]</ref> As of 2016, the party has permanent ballot status in 37 out of 50 states and runs candidates in all 50. In 2008, the party nominated [[Bob Barr]], a former Republican Congressman from Georgia, as its nominee for the [[2008 Presidential Election]]. In 2012 and 2016, [[Gary E. Johnson]], formerly the Republican governor of New Mexico, was the party's presidential candidate. | | It is active in all 50 states and has more than 200,000 registered voters. The Libertarian Party has between 150-200 elected officials serving in public office across the country in 2016, mostly at the local level of government.<ref>[http://www.lp.org/article_85.shtml Frequently asked questions about the Libertarian Party]</ref> As of 2016, the party has permanent ballot status in 37 out of 50 states and runs candidates in all 50. In 2008, the party nominated [[Bob Barr]], a former Republican Congressman from Georgia, as its nominee for the [[2008 Presidential Election]]. In 2012 and 2016, [[Gary E. Johnson]], formerly the Republican governor of New Mexico, was the party's presidential candidate. |