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June 2026 LNC Financial Reports

The June 2026 LNC Financials have now been reported by the LNC’s Treasurer.  His summary is below.  A more detailed report appears as an attachment. In short: June 2026’s revenue was $62,397.  June expenses totaled $94,770.  The LNC thus had a Net Income of negative $32,373 in Jun 2026.  It appears that spending is advancing at the pace budgeted late…

More Amici

The Judicial Committee has put a temporary hold on new amici while their software system is upgraded. In the mean time, Dan Reale has sent us an amicus that he will be submitting. The amicus from six states as seen in an earlier post was not accepted by the Judicial Committee, because only interested parties and sustaining members may submit…

And Another Amicus

Caryn Ann Harlos has submitted another amicus to the Judicial Committee, with John Ponty as the anonymous author of an initial draft, largely dealing with the Dixon Report and its representation by the amicus of Stamper, et al.   Harlos maintains that the Stamper, et al., repesentation of the Dixon report and other issues is incorrect. The Harlos amicus has considerable…

Yet Another LPNH Amicus

This time in support of LPNH: We have an amicus from the Libertarian Parties of the states of Hawaii, Maine, Nebraska, Nevada, Oregon, and Tennessee, in support of LPNH. BEFORE THE JUDICIAL COMMITTEE OF THE LIBERTARIAN PARTY In re Revocation of Affiliate Status of the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire BRIEF OF SIX STATE LIBERTARIAN PARTY AFFILIATES AS AMICI CURIAE…

LNC Responds to LPNH Appeal of Its Disaffiliation

We quote the response in toto: Libertarian National Judicial Committee Petitioner: Libertarian Party of New Hampshire (LPNH) vs Respondent: Libertarian National Committee (LNC) In re: Revocation of Affiliate Status of the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire Libertarian National Committee Respondent Brief Factual Background On September 11, 2022, the National Committee disaffiliated the Libertarian Party of New Mexico for cause. On…

LNC and LPNM suit news

The June Membership report is out.  The sustaining membership of the LPUS increased by three. The LNC obtained an injunction ordering the LPNM to stop calling itself the Libertarian Party of New Mexico.  Before the injunction goes into effect, the LNC must post a $20,000 bond.  We are advised that they have not yet done so.  By report the LNC…

Ken Moellman: Filling Judicial Committee Vacancies After a Convention Closes

Ken Moellman has published the following excellent analysis of how the Judicial Committee filled its vacancies. An analysis of Article 8 §1 and a recommendation for clarifying amendment 1. Background and posture The bylaws provide for a seven-member Judicial Committee elected at each regular non-presidential convention, with “any five members” constituting a quorum. The same provision directs that “the remaining…

Director’s Report for July 5 LNC meeting

Staffing: Hannah Kennedy has fully transitioned to Operations Director, which will result in a substantial reduction in monthly staff expenses going forward. Freedom Fest: Chair Evan McMahon and I will be attending Freedom Fest this week. Evan was offered a speaking slot on a panel and a free sponsor package including a booth. Since this was not budgeted for, Evan…

Live Blog of 7/5/2026 LNC Meeting

Greetings All, They come to order at 7:09PM Eastern. The Secretary takes the roll.  All members are present. Rich Bowen (Audit subcommittee from last term) will not serve again. Addison Patrick reports local Republicans failed to take her off the ballot.  Kat McElroy is applying to join the Audit Committee. Bryce Thon is concerned about a membership data leak. Jeremy…

More LPNH Amici

We continue to receive amici on the LPNH Appeal. The latest three are from Justin O’Donnell, Nolan Schmidt, and Darryl Perry. AMICUS FROM DARRYL PERRY IN SUPPORT OF THE LNC’S DISAFFILIATION OF THE NEW HAMPSHIRE AFFILIATE INTRODUCTION The author of this Amicus is a Life member of the Libertarian Party, former Chair of LPNH, and former Life Member of LPNH…