On Libertarians and the two-party system
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The winner-take-all system ultimately leads voters to prefer two parties because they see third parties splitting the vote in a damaging way. Continue Reading
How Libertarians blew their chance to build a legitimate party in NM
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Libertarians have largely focused on sending Gary Johnson to Washington, which is unlikely, instead of seizing the rare opportunity to build a stronger party. Continue Reading
Straight party issue spurs Portales Libertarian to run for secretary of state
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New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver’s decision to add straight-party ticket voting to November’s ballot has caused waves across the political party spectrum. Continue Reading
Here’s why Libertarians are smart to put Johnson in the Senate race
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Maybe one person in Congress who isn’t afraid to work with both sides from the middle is just what this country needs right now. Continue Reading
Johnson says he’s ready to shake up U.S. Senate race
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Gary Johnson spoke publicly for the first time on Thursday about his run for the U.S. Senate as a Libertarian. Continue Reading
Former Gov. Johnson joins U.S. Senate race
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The Libertarian Party of New Mexico has filed paperwork to officially name former governor Gary Johnson as its nominee for U.S. Senate. Continue Reading
As Johnson ponders Senate run, some call for Republican candidate to drop out
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Johnson has yet to even launch a campaign, but some of his supporters are calling for his possible Republican opponent, Mick Rich, to drop out of the race. Continue Reading
Dunn quits Senate race; Johnson hints at taking his place
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A candidate switch-up is likely in the works. Continue Reading
Libertarians miss general election ballot for governor
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New Mexicans likely won’t see a Libertarian candidate for governor on the ballot in November. Continue Reading
Liberating New Mexico
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Armed with major-party status this year, Libertarians hope voters in New Mexico want an alternative to the Democratic and Republican parties. Continue Reading
At first major party convention, NM Libertarian Party picks candidates
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One of the more recognizable candidates was State Land Commissioner Aubrey Dunn, a long time Republican who recently registered as a Libertarian. Continue Reading
State Land Commissioner Dunn switches to Libertarian Party
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Dunn said he is considering his next political move as his term comes to an end later this year. Continue Reading
Libertarian solutions to closed, non-competitive elections
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There are many things that can be done to fix New Mexico’s broken election system without making government bigger, more intrusive or more expensive. Continue Reading
What would a Libertarian Administration look like?
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We the Libertarians simply want to live our own lives, and let everyone else live theirs. Continue Reading