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1987 Libertarian National Convention

The 1987 Libertarian National Convention was held at the Sheraton Hotel in Seattle, Washington, from September 4 to September 6, 1987.[1] Ron Paul of Texas was chosen as the Libertarian Party's nominee for president in the 1988 election.[2]

Convention

September 4–6, 1987

Seattle, Washington

Ron Paul of Texas

Andre Marrou of Alaska

Russell Means of South Dakota

Libertarians hold a National Convention every two years to vote on party bylaws, platform and resolutions and elect national party officers and a judicial committee. Every four years it nominates presidential and vice presidential candidates.[3]

Voting for presidential nomination[edit]

First ballot[edit]

Ron Paul was elected on the first ballot, gathering a majority of the voting delegates, securing nomination.[2]

Voting for vice presidential nomination[edit]

A separate vote was held for the vice presidential nomination. Andre Marrou of Alaska was nominated without opposition.[2]

1988 Democratic National Convention

1988 Republican National Convention

1988 United States presidential election

U.S. presidential nomination convention

Ron Paul presidential campaign, 1988