The Libertarian Party of Kansas (LPKS) is the
Kansas
Kansas ( ) is a landlocked U.S. state, state in the Midwestern United States, Midwestern region of the United States. It borders Nebraska to the north; Missouri to the east; Oklahoma to the south; and Colorado to the west. Kansas is named a ...
affiliate of the
Libertarian Party Libertarian Party may refer to:
*Libertarian Party (Argentina)
* Liberal Libertarian Party
* Libertarian Party of Australia
* Libertarian Party of Canada
** British Columbia Libertarian Party
**Libertarian Party of Manitoba (now Freedom Party of Ma ...
. The LPKS earned full ballot access in 1992 as a minor party, with Libertarian candidates appearing on every statewide general election ballot since then.
Since 2010 the party has pursued major party status which would give them the same primary ballot access enjoyed by the Republican and Democratic parties. To achieve major party status, their candidate for
Governor of Kansas
A governor is an administrative leader and head of a polity or political region, in some cases, such as governors-general, as the head of a state's official representative. Depending on the type of political region or polity, a ''governor'' ma ...
, needs to receive 5% or more of the statewide vote in the general election, but failed to do so in past elections.
The Libertarian Party of Kansas has advocated for protection of the 2nd amendment.
See also
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List of state Libertarian Parties in the United States
In addition to the national Libertarian Party in the United States, 50 states operate a state Libertarian Party, plus one representing the District of Columbia.
List of parties
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! Libertarian Party of Nevada
, Charles Melchin
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References
External links
Libertarian Party of Kansas web pageLibertarian Party of Kansas page on Facebook*
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Kansas
Kansas ( ) is a landlocked U.S. state, state in the Midwestern United States, Midwestern region of the United States. It borders Nebraska to the north; Missouri to the east; Oklahoma to the south; and Colorado to the west. Kansas is named a ...
Political parties in Kansas
Politics of Kansas