Hello fellow Libertarian! Wouldn't you like to see a Libertarian candidate in every spot on your ballot next election?
Don't you want the chance to vote for your ideal candidate: * Who truly understands the Constitution and the Bill of Rights? * Who believes that freedom works and freedom is right? * Whose stand on the issues matches your own: Pro-freedom -- on every issue -- all the time? That ideal candidate is you! Yes, we are seriously asking you to run for office as a Libertarian candidate. If you want to run for office or are seriously considering a run, please fill out our candidate form at: http://Campaign.LPVA.com Since the Libertarian Party was formed, Libertarians have served between 1,000 and 2,000 elective office terms. As a result, those dedicated Libertarians have saved taxpayers millions of dollars and helped to incrementally roll back government interference in everyone's right to do as they please. Now, it's up to you. The only way we can continue building on our past efforts is to relentlessly challenge the parties of fat government at the ballot box. Wouldn't a Libertarian voice be important in your local or state government? That voice can be *your* voice! If you want to be a candidate, the Libertarian Party of Virginia can help with petitioning information, finding volunteers in your own area, and can point you towards some of the best grassroots political training available. At the local level, we often have the most impact. Almost all of the Libertarian Party's elected public officials are working on the local level, helping to enact real changes in their communities and building the stature and reputation of the Libertarian Party. That's why we're asking you now -- there will be elections on May 6 for city and town offices all across Virginia: ******************************************* November Elections, Tuesday, November 04, 2014 ******************************************* U. S. Senator (1) - 6-year term U. S. Representative (11) - 2-year term County Board - 1 county - Arlington - 4-year term County School Board - 1 county - Arlington - 4-year term City Council - 15 cities - terms vary - set by Charter City School Board - 8 cities - terms vary - set by Charter Town Council - 49 towns - terms vary - set by Charter Town School Board - 2 towns - terms vary - set by Charter The deadline to enter these races is June 10! Let us know: http://Campaign.LPVA.com Do the odds of winning seem daunting? Well, winning isn't always the only reason to run. Time after time, we see that the more candidates the party runs, the more media coverage they receive, the better their average vote, and most importantly, the more of them win their races. You will greatly help our effort even if your campaign activities are limited to little more than getting your name on the ballot. In addition, working towards the ballot box year after year tends to help us "grow" on the voters and paves the way for better market share in the next election. Most Americans get their first exposure to Libertarian ideas through our campaigns. Without candidates and campaigns, we are invisible. Running for office is the single most effective way to promote the freedom philosophy. It's not too early to start organizing your run -- your campaign will be healthier with an early start! What is the minimum we need of a candidate? * If the media calls, return their call promptly. Just think, they may write news articles on you and your Libertarian views! * Answer the questionnaires that you'll receive from various political and community groups. Won't you enjoy the opportunity to tell everyone what you really think? * Attend any candidate forums you are invited to, or at least respond with regrets if you cannot attend. * Have several high-quality photos taken to provide to any media who may call. * Finally, comply with the contribution filing requirements and campaign ethics rules. If you will do just the above, you will be a great asset to our efforts over the next year. If you are willing to do even more, you'll advance the cause of Liberty even further. And there is help available every step of the way. If you want to run for office or are seriously considering a run, please fill out our candidate form at: http://Campaign.LPVA.com >From there we'll send you more information about running for office and put >you in contact with your district or local chair. They can aid in finding >volunteers to assist you. With your help, we will bring more people into the Libertarian Party, enhance our legitimacy, and give voters a real choice when they go to the polls. The fight for our Liberty is here and now -- you can help make a difference! I hope to hear from you soon. Yours in Freedom, -- Marc Montoni, Secretary Libertarian Pary of Virginia P.S. I know that not everyone can make the decision to run. But if you can't do so this year, will you please step forward with a contribution to help support those who do run this year? Your best contribution today will help us recruit a bigger slate of candidates to represent YOUR views on the ballot, and it will help us fund credible races around the state. Please visit: http://Contribute.LPVA.com ... and make your best donation today. Thank you. P.P.S. I'm putting my money where my mouth is. I have a $1,000 donation waiting for the right candidate at the local level. It's not offered to just anyone -- the eventual recipient is going to have to be a very hard worker who has recruited a serious campaign volunteer team, and who is promoting a consistent libertarian stance on all issues. If you're serious about running for local office and going for a win, let's talk. Here is more information on this offer: http://freevirginia.blogspot.com/2012/11/1000-challenge-2012.html ############################################################# Have an announcement you'd like to post? 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