Who's Gary Johnson Voting For?
The two-time Libertarian Party presidential nominee shares his thoughts on Chase Oliver and the election.
Gary Johnson
How the Libertarian Party Lost Its Way
Two years post-takeover, some longtime activists and donors claim the Mises Caucus has driven the party into the ground.
A Power Struggle Consumes the Libertarian Party
The Libertarian Party's controversial plan is to "stop Biden" and extract promises from Trump along the way.
The Libertarian Party's Internal Strife Is as Old as the Party Itself
An oral history of the Libertarian Party
Trump Lost in Part Because 2016 Third-Party Voters Heavily Preferred Biden
Trump rallied his base, but could not convince Libertarians and Greens to come his way
Trump's Struggle To Win the Gary Johnson Vote
Sadly for the president, 2016 Libertarians are not "all Republican voters." Sadly for us, his opposition to "endless wars" doesn't translate into ending them.
Exclusive: Gary Johnson Likes Tulsi Gabbard but Is Not Endorsing Her, Says 'My Guy Is Bill Weld'
"I like a lot of what she has to say," the former Libertarian Party presidential candidate tells Reason.
Bob Barr: Trump 'Was Doing Precisely What a President Should Have Been Doing' With Ukraine
The 2008 Libertarian Party presidential ticket continues to run interference for the embattled Republican president.
How Can The Libertarian Party Effect Real Change? A Soho Forum Debate
Dave Smith and Nicholas Sarwark debate the 2016 Libertarian Party ballot, what constitutes success in an election, and how to effectively share libertarian principles.
What Is the Ideal Strategy for the Libertarian Party? A Soho Forum Debate
Dave Smith and Nicholas Sarwark debate the 2016 Libertarian Party ticket, what constitutes success in an election, and how to effectively share libertarian principles.
Could Justin Amash Cost Trump Michigan?
Trump beat Hillary Clinton by just 10,704 votes in the same election that the libertarian GOP congressman received 203,545
Bernie, Kamala, and Probably Beto Raised More Money in the First Quarter Than Gary Johnson Did During Entire 2016 Campaign
Sobering reminder for all current and future Libertarians: A previously unknown mayor from a midsized Indiana college town will soon shatter the high-water fundraising numbers for America's third party.
The Fantasy of a 2020 Independent Centrist
John Kasich, Mark Cuban, and an army of op-ed political strategists are wrong if they think you can just whip up an independent presidential candidacy or new third party from scratch.
The Libertarian Party Future, Perennially Out of Reach
Where does political libertarianism go after the midterms?
The 3 Libertarian Senate Candidates Most Likely to Be Called 'Spoilers'
L.P. contenders in Indiana, Nevada, and Missouri are beating the spread between Democrats and Republicans. Gary Johnson is right behind them.
A Brutal New Poll for Gary Johnson's Senate Bid Has Him Down to Just 8% (UPDATE: Bad Poll)
Two new surveys this week show the Libertarian fading fast in New Mexico, though his overall polling average remains at 17%.
Is This Gary Johnson's Last Campaign?
The former New Mexico governor brings Reason on the campaign trail and shares insights along the way.
Gary Johnson Polling in 3rd Place With 22%
The New Mexico Libertarian Party's candidate for U.S. Senate trails incumbent Democrat Martin Heinrich (40%) and GOP novice Mick Rich (28%).
Who Do You Want to Lose the Midterms Most?: Podcast
If hatred is the country's main political motivator these days, you might as well lean into it.
Overstock.com's Patrick Byrne Is 'Almost Definitely' Not Going to Run for President
To which many Libertarian Party enthusiasts might respond, So you're saying there's a chance?
Gary Johnson Out-Fundraising Republican Opponent Mick Rich
Libertarian haul is still dwarfed by the Democrat's, though a Rand Paul-friendly PAC is kicking in $2 million.
Libertarians Cover the Polling Spread in 4 Senate Races
It's running strong candidates in toss-up races in a historically tight election year, yet America's third party still finds itself routinely left off polls.
Gary Johnson Running a Distant Third in New Poll
The New Mexico Senate race is 47%-26%-16% Democrat-Republican-Libertarian, according to the Albuquerque Journal.
Send the Straight-Ticket Ballot Option Straight to the Trash
Having a "one-punch" option to choose every candidate from a political party alters election results, changes politicians' behavior, and reinforces the advantage of the locally dominant party.
Court Rejects Johnson-Blocking Straight-Ticket Ballot Change in New Mexico
Last-minute Democrat-assisting reinstatement of "one-punch" balloting is struck down by the New Mexico Supreme Court
Straight-Ticket Voting Struck Down in Michigan
6th Circuit rejects argument that eliminating the one-vote ability to choose a political party's entire candidate slate amounts to intentional racial discrimination. Ruling could have impact in New Mexico.
Eric Brakey, Republican Senate Candidate in Maine, Endorses Gary Johnson
The former Ron Paul delegate, current state senator, and underdog to unseat independent Angus King says Johnson "would be one of the best U.S. senators."
Justin Amash: 'Straight-Ticket Voting Makes it Prohibitive to Run Outside of the Major Parties'
The libertarian Republican explains why New Mexico's voting change is "primarily a scheme to unfairly benefit the major party establishments."
New Mexico Reinstates Straight-Party Voting Just in Time to Thwart Gary Johnson
Democratic secretary of state in heavily Democratic state unilaterally changes voting rule in a way that favors Democrats (and punishes Libertarians). Republicans say they'll sue.
Huge News: Rand Paul Endorses Gary Johnson for Senate
The "libertarianish" Republican becomes first major GOP figure to bypass his own party and back the Libertarian challenger to New Mexico's Democratic incumbent.
Shock Poll: Gary Johnson at 21% in Senate Race, Nearly Twice as Much as GOP Nominee
More New Mexico Republicans favor the Libertarian than their own candidate for U.S. Senate.
Elizabeth Warren's Corporate Buttinskyism Is the Future Liberals Want: Podcast
What could go wrong with federalizing the corporate charter process and putting bureaucrats in charge of long-term business thinking?
Gary Johnson: 'This Is Conceivably About Being the Swing Vote in the Senate'
"Am I going to be the most hated guy, or am I going to be the future of politics if I'm elected?" wonders New Mexico's now-official Libertarian candidate for the U.S. Senate.
It's Happening! Gary Johnson Running for Senate
"It's moving forward" says the former Libertarian Party presidential candidate's longtime political advisor
Former Gary Johnson Campaign Manager Ron Nielson Launches SuperPAC
As the fundraising gears up, the two-time Libertarian presidential candidate has until Aug. 18 to decide whether to run for U.S. Senate. Meanwhile, Republican Mick Rich is emphatic about not dropping out.
Path Cleared for Still-Undecided Gary Johnson's Potentially Historic Senate Bid
Aubrey Dunn, the highest-ranking Libertarian elected official in the country, drops out of the New Mexico Senate race to make way for a two-time governor/presidential candidate who five months ago said he was "done with elected political office."
Gary Johnson Contemplating Libertarian Run for Senate in New Mexico
The former New Mexico governor got nearly 10 percent of the presidential vote there as a Libertarian in 2016 and has recently said Libertarians need "a success story."
John McAfee and Porn Star Cherie* DeVille Running for President in 2020, Maybe as Libertarians
The antivirus-software pioneer is flying the crypto flag, while the adult actress is running on weed, Net Neutrality, and #MeToo.
Gary Johnson: 'I Always Thought Telling the Truth Would Rule the Day. And It Doesn't.'
The 2016 Libertarian presidential candidate on "Aleppo," Donald Trump's unexpected good points, and why Hillary Clinton's trolls were worse than Russian ones.
Stossel: Is 2018 the Year of the Libertarian Party?
What does the future hold for libertarians?
Libertarian Cliff Hyra Polling Near the Point-Spread in the Tight Virginia Governor's Race
As Ed Gillespie pulls within three percentage points of Ralph Northam, attention turns toward the mild-mannered intellectual property lawyer looking to follow in Robert Sarvis's footsteps.
Bill Weld: 'I'm Going To Stay L.P.'
Libertarian Party vice presidential nominee is still bullish on the party (and NY gubernatorial candidate Larry Sharpe), has no regrets or apologies about 2016, and hasn't ruled out another run for office
The Libertarian Party's Paid Membership Numbers Take a Dive
But registered voters, total donations to the Party remain strong even in the face of historically large loss of members for post-presidential election year.
Nicholas Sarwark on the Future of the Libertarian Party
Trump is 'the best recruiting tool for the Libertarian Party we've ever had.'
Dismissal Upheld by D.C. Appeals Court in Gary Johnson Lawsuit Regarding Presidential Debates
Johnson's lawyer vows to fight on with the case, claiming today's decision does not properly address their complaints.
Libertarians Still Arguing About Gary Johnson's 2016 Campaign
Jack Hunter slams GarJo and Charles Peralo defends, while L.P. officials scheme and Austin Petersen prepares for a "special announcement."
Gary Johnson Returns to Politics! (As Soon As He Finishes This Cross Country Bike Tour)
The Libertarian Party nominee is back, ready to fight policies that are "insane," "nationalist," and "doomed to fail" with his Our America Initiative.
Fox Hosts for Legalizing Heroin
Kennedy ("I think the problem is that heroin is illegal") and Kat Timpf say bluntly what Libertarian Party nominee Gary Johnson couldn't quite bring himself to advocate last year
