2024 Libertarian Party presidential primaries
The 2024 Libertarian Party presidential primaries are an upcoming series of elections in order to determine who the presidential nominee of the Libertarian Party will be for the 2024 United States presidential election. The primaries will be concluded at the 2024 Libertarian National Convention from May 24, 2024, to May 26, 2024.
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There are currently four candidates seeking the presidential nomination of the Libertarian Party. One of them, Jacob Hornberger, previously sought the 2020 nomination as a member of the Mises Caucus, however lost it to Jo Jorgensen.[1] Hornberger also sought the 2000 nomination, which he lost to Harry Browne. A fifth candidate, Joe Exotic, initially sought the 2024 nomination as well, however withdrew to seek the Democratic Party nomination instead.[2] In addition, Justin Amash and Dave Smith have expressed interest in running,[3][4] although neither have declared candidacy.
Candidates
Declared candidates
| Name | Born | Experience | Home state | Campaign | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Hornberger | January 1, 1950 (age 73) | AttorneyCandidate for President of the United States in 2000 and 2020
Nominee for U.S. Senator from Virginia in 2002 |
 Virginia
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Campaign
February 20, 2023 FEC filing[5] |
[6] |
| Lars Mapstead | Unknown | President of Fupa Games |  California
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Campaign
March 23, 2021 FEC filing[7] |
[8] |
| Chase Oliver | 1985 (age 38) | Chairman of the Atlanta Libertarian Party (2016–2017)Nominee for U.S. Senator from Georgia in 2022 |  Georgia
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Campaign
April 5, 2023 FEC filing[9] |
[10] |
| Mike ter Maat | Portland, Oregon | Hallandale Beach police officerEconomistNominee for FL-20 in 2022 |  Oregon
|
Campaign
April 18, 2022 FEC filing[11] |
[12] |
Withdrew before primaries
| Name | Born | Experience | Home state | Campaign | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Exotic | March 5, 2023 (age 60) | Businessman and media personalityOwner of the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park (1998–2018)
Independent nominee for President of the United States in 2016 Candidate for Governor of Oklahoma in 2018 |
 Indiana
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 Campaign
March 10, 2023 (withdrew on April 11, 2023) FEC filing[13] |
[14] |
Publicly expressed interest
| Name | Born | Experiene | Home state | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Amash | April 18, 1980 (age 43) | U.S. Representative from MI-03 (2011-2021)Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 72nd district (2009-2011) | Michigan | [3] |
| Dave Smith | April 20, 1982 (age 41) | Comedian | New York | [4] |
2024 Libertarian Party Presidential Primaries Media
Jacob Hornberger by Gage Skidmore (cropped) (3)
Jacob Hornberger 2024 Campaign Logo
This headshot captures Lars Mapstead during his appearance on the episode "What Would Lars Do?" of the Knuckleheads of Liberty podcast.
Chase Oliver by Gage Skidmore
Chase Oliver 2024 Campaign Logo
Michael Rectenwald speaking at the Mises Institute
Flag of Pennsylvania
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References
- ↑ "Jo Jorgensen Wins Libertarian Presidential Nomination on Fourth Vote | Ballot Access News". 2020-05-23. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ↑ "Joe Exotic switches parties for 2024 presidential run". www.fox23.com. 2023-04-12. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Justin Amash's Vision for the Libertarian Party". Reason.com. 2022-06-17. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Dave Smith: Comedian, Podcaster...Presidential Candidate?". Reason.com. 2022-06-20. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ↑ "HORNBERGER, JACOB GEORGE MR. - Candidate overview". FEC.gov. Archived from the original on 2023-03-20. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ↑ "Jacob Hornberger – 2024 Libertarian Candidate for President – A Campaign of Principle for the Party of Principle". Jacob Hornberger – 2024 Libertarian Candidate for President. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ↑ "LARS MAPSTEAD FOR PRESIDENT - committee overview". FEC.gov. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ↑ "Lars Mapstead For President". Lars Mapstead For President. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ↑ "CHASE, OLIVER - Candidate overview". FEC.gov. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ↑ "Home". Vote Chase Oliver. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ↑ "MIKE TER MAAT FOR PRESIDENT - committee overview". FEC.gov. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ↑ "Home". Mike ter Maat Campaign. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ↑ "MALDONADO, JOSEPH A - Candidate overview". FEC.gov. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ↑ "Joe Exotic For President". Joe Exotic 2024. Retrieved 2023-06-06.