Libertarian Party of Wisconsin


The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin is the Wisconsin affiliate of the Libertarian Party. Founded in 1973, it is one of the oldest state affiliates in the Libertarian Party. In 2002 Ed Thompson, brother of Tommy Thompson and the Mayor of Tomah, Wisconsin, ran for Governor of Wisconsin, garnering over 10% of the vote. This was a record for a Libertarian gubernatorial candidate running against both a Democratic and Republican candidate.
Wisconsin requires parties to poll at least 1% in a statewide election in order to be recognized for ballot status and to conduct party primaries. The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin met this test in 2014 with the candidacies of Madison attorney Tom Nelson for Attorney General, Milwaukee political consultant Andy Craig for secretary of state, and former Mayor Jerry Shidell of Rhinelander for state treasurer.

Current office holders

Federal elections

U.S. President

U.S. Senate

State elections

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