Libertarian Party on the Issues
VoteMatch Responses (Click here for VoteMatch quiz) VoteMatch Question & Answer (Click on question for explanation and background) Based on these stances: (Click on topic for excerpt & citation) Strongly Favors topic 1: Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right (+5 points on Social scale) Government should be kept out of the matter of abortion: Strongly Favors topic 1 Abortion is a womans choice and does not concern the state: Favors topic 1 Opposes topic 2: Legally require hiring women & minorities (+2 points on Economic scale) Support individuals right to choose, even if we disapprove: Strongly Opposes topic 2 Redress the wrongs of the U.S. towards the Indians: Favors topic 2 Hate crimes are used to punish blacks: Neutral on topic 2 Favors topic 3: Comfortable with same-sex marriage (+2 points on Social scale) OK to deny service to gays & OK to boycott those companies: Opposes topic 3 Let consenting adults choose their own sexual relationships: Strongly Favors topic 3 Repeal all laws against homosexuality: Strongly Favors topic 3 Favors topic 4: Keep God in the public sphere (-3 points on Social scale) No welfare & no restrictions on work: Favors topic 4 Church and state should be completely separate: Strongly Opposes topic 4 Non-profits more effective than government at safety net: Strongly Favors topic 4 Strongly Opposes topic 5: Expand ObamaCare (+5 points on Economic scale) Restore and revive a free market health care system: Strongly Opposes topic 5 Government should not be in the health insurance business: Strongly Opposes topic 5 Strongly Favors topic 6: Privatize Social Security (+5 points on Economic scale) Phase out government-sponsored retirement system: Strongly Favors topic 6 Replace the Social Security system with a private system: Strongly Favors topic 6 Privatize Social Security: Strongly Favors topic 6 Strongly Favors topic 7: Vouchers for school choice (+5 points on Economic scale) Let parents control all educational funding: Strongly Favors topic 7 Poor kids end up at worst schools in current system: Favors topic 7 Support a market in education to provide more choices: Strongly Favors topic 7 The state should stay out of education: Favors topic 7 Treat private school funding the same as public schools: Strongly Favors topic 7 Strongly Opposes topic 8: EPA regulations are too restrictive (+5 points on Social scale) Enforce individual rights for land, water, air, and wildlife: Strongly Opposes topic 8 Government is the worst polluter: Opposes topic 8 The parties responsible for pollution should be held liable: Opposes topic 8 Strongly Opposes topic 9: Stricter punishment reduces crime (+5 points on Social scale) Support restitution; and maintain constitutional safeguards: Strongly Opposes topic 9 Three Strikes approach is illusory & dangerous: Strongly Opposes topic 9 Omnibus Crime Bill, including death penalty, has failed: Opposes topic 9 Encourage private efforts to fight crime: Opposes topic 9 Strengthen, not reduce, the rights of the accused: Strongly Opposes topic 9 Strongly Favors topic 10: Absolute right to gun ownership (+5 points on Economic scale) Affirm the right to keep and bear arms: Strongly Favors topic 10 Repeal all gun control laws and regulation of weapons: Strongly Favors topic 10 Strongly Opposes topic 11: Higher taxes on the wealthy (+5 points on Economic scale) Repeal the income tax and abolish the IRS: Strongly Opposes topic 11 No taxation or regulation of private property: Strongly Opposes topic 11 Repeal all income taxes, & the 16th Amendment: Strongly Opposes topic 11 Strongly Favors topic 12: Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens (+5 points on Social scale) Unrestricted political refugees; but restrict threats: Favors topic 12 Eliminate all restrictions on immigration: Strongly Favors topic 12 Strongly Favors topic 13: Support & expand free trade (+5 points on Economic scale) Remove governmental impediments to free trade: Strongly Favors topic 13 Reduce taxes, spending, and eliminate controls on trade: Favors topic 13 Abolish all trade barriers and agreements: Strongly Favors topic 13 Strongly Favors topic 14: Support American Exceptionalism (+5 points on Economic scale) End all foreign military and economic aid: Strongly Favors topic 14 No U.S. intervention in the affairs of other countries: Strongly Favors topic 14 Strongly Opposes topic 15: Expand the military (+5 points on Social scale) End foreign military operations; shut down foreign bases: Strongly Opposes topic 15 Military should defend against aggression; not world police: Strongly Opposes topic 15 Reduce defense spending by half; just defend the US: Strongly Opposes topic 15 Opposes topic 16: Make voter registration easier (-3 points on Social scale) Oppose gerrymandering and restrictions on ballot access: Favors topic 16 Repeal laws which restrict voluntary financing of campaigns: Strongly Opposes topic 16 Strongly Favors topic 17: Avoid foreign entanglements (+5 points on Social scale) Eliminate intervention by US abroad: Strongly Favors topic 17 Strongly Opposes topic 18: Prioritize green energy (+5 points on Economic scale) Oppose government control of energy pricing and production: Strongly Opposes topic 18 Gale Norton is giant leap for environmental sense: Opposes topic 18 Strongly Opposes topic 19: Marijuana is a gateway drug (+5 points on Social scale) De-fund war on drugs, and end violent drug cartels: Strongly Opposes topic 19 Repeal all drug laws creating crimes without victims: Strongly Opposes topic 19 Allow drugs, alcohol, prostitution, gambling, and suicide: Strongly Opposes topic 19 The war on drugs threatens individual liberties: Strongly Opposes topic 19 Strongly Opposes topic 20: Stimulus better than market-led recovery (+5 points on Economic scale) Market allocates resources efficiently; government does not: Strongly Opposes topic 20 Free-market banking: unrestricted competition & no bailouts: Opposes topic 20
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Libertarian Party on the Issues
- Incumbent Democrat and a Libertarian have entered the race for Douglas County Commission District 5 seat - Lawrence Journal-World - May 5th, 2026 [May 5th, 2026]
- Libertarian Leanings: OK, gun control had its chance -- here are the results - Havasu News - May 5th, 2026 [May 5th, 2026]
- Libertarian Party of Wisconsin Condemns Lifting Boundary Waters Mining Ban - Urban Milwaukee - May 1st, 2026 [May 1st, 2026]
- From libertarian visionary to architect of state power: Whats the deal with Peter Thiel - Ivo Vegter - BizNews - May 1st, 2026 [May 1st, 2026]
- Green Cards for Cubans Plunge 99.8% as ICE Arrests From the Island Surge, Libertarian Cato Group Finds - Latin Times - May 1st, 2026 [May 1st, 2026]
- My Libertarian Plan for Resolving the U.S. War on Iran - The Future of Freedom Foundation - April 27th, 2026 [April 27th, 2026]
- Musk and Silicon Valley Arent Libertarian. They Want to Fuse With the State. - Truthout - April 27th, 2026 [April 27th, 2026]
- Libertarian Party candidate hopes for election success - Runcorn and Widnes World - April 23rd, 2026 [April 23rd, 2026]
- Colorado Wages War on First Amendment Under Libertarian Governor Polis - AMAC - The Association of Mature American Citizens - April 23rd, 2026 [April 23rd, 2026]
- Meet Your Neighbor: Ali Sledz says having a Libertarian candidate matters, even if she doesnt win - Midland Daily News - April 17th, 2026 [April 17th, 2026]
- Mises, Rothbard, and Libertarian Just War Theory in the 2026 Iran War - Blog de Daniel Lacalle - April 17th, 2026 [April 17th, 2026]
- CBD: Mark Latham flirts with John Ruddick and the Libertarian Party - SMH.com.au - April 17th, 2026 [April 17th, 2026]
- CBD: Mark Latham flirts with John Ruddick and the Libertarian Party - Brisbane Times - April 17th, 2026 [April 17th, 2026]
- The libertarian case for Trumps Iran war: Persians have natural rights, too - Washington Examiner - April 14th, 2026 [April 14th, 2026]
- The libertarian case for Trumps Iran war: Answering the critics - Washington Examiner - April 14th, 2026 [April 14th, 2026]
- Libertarian Party to Host 2028 Convention in El Paso - National Today - April 10th, 2026 [April 10th, 2026]
- Out of Order Sign on Urinal No Match for Free-Thinking Libertarian - The Hard Times - April 8th, 2026 [April 8th, 2026]
- Libertarian Leanings: OK, fine, give TSA agents back pay ... but then send them home for good - Havasu News - April 5th, 2026 [April 5th, 2026]
- Libertarian Party of Wisconsin to Host April 4 Town Hall Focused on Local Elections and Party Engagement - Urban Milwaukee - April 3rd, 2026 [April 3rd, 2026]
- Tonya Hudson wins Libertarian Party of Indiana's nomination for U.S.House of Representatives in Indiana's 9th District - WBIW - March 24th, 2026 [March 24th, 2026]
- Journalist and Leading Libertarian Historian Found Dead 1 Day After Suspected Fall in Park - People.com - March 22nd, 2026 [March 22nd, 2026]
- Senate Candidate Ali Sledz Shakes Up University Forum - Libertarian Party of Michigan - March 22nd, 2026 [March 22nd, 2026]
- N.H. Democrat's Tax Idea Made a Lot of People Mad. The State Libertarian Party Said It Was Perfectly Permissible to Kill Him - Yahoo - March 17th, 2026 [March 17th, 2026]
- Ohio Libertarian Senate candidate skips hearing on effort to remove him from ballot - Signal Ohio - March 15th, 2026 [March 15th, 2026]
- A N.H. Democrat proposed an income tax. The state's Libertarian Party issued a death threat - WBUR - March 15th, 2026 [March 15th, 2026]
- How a Die-Hard Libertarian Is Negotiating Lower Health-Care Costs - Bloomberg.com - March 15th, 2026 [March 15th, 2026]
- I Asked My 'Libertarian' Friend A Question About Trump. His Response Told Me Everything I Needed To Know. - Yahoo - March 11th, 2026 [March 11th, 2026]
- NH Libertarian Party says perfectly permissible to kill former Executive Councilor for income tax plan - New Hampshire Public Radio - March 7th, 2026 [March 7th, 2026]
- I Asked My 'Libertarian' Friend A Question About Trump. His Response Told Me Everything I Needed To Know. - Yahoo Life UK - March 7th, 2026 [March 7th, 2026]
- Deregistration of the Libertarian Party of Canada - The Globe and Mail - March 7th, 2026 [March 7th, 2026]
- Libertarian Party of California Calls for Immediate Halt to U.S. Regime Change Operations in Iran - The National Law Review - March 2nd, 2026 [March 2nd, 2026]
- Texas leaders, Libertarian party react to U.S. strikes on Iran - Temple Daily Telegram - March 2nd, 2026 [March 2nd, 2026]
- El Paso selected to host 2028 Libertarian National Convention after close vote - KFOX - February 20th, 2026 [February 20th, 2026]
- Libertarian Party reveal Gorton and Denton by-election candidate - BBC - February 4th, 2026 [February 4th, 2026]
- New Jersey Libertarian Party Calls for the Abolition of ICE - Insider NJ - January 30th, 2026 [January 30th, 2026]
- Polis libertarian streak is a false narrative | Jimmy Sengenberger - Denver Gazette - January 30th, 2026 [January 30th, 2026]
- Libertarians Win Awards at the State Convention - Libertarian Party of Michigan - January 30th, 2026 [January 30th, 2026]
- In Unanimous Resolution, Libertarian Party of Wisconsin Calls for the Abolition of ICE - urbanmilwaukee.com - January 26th, 2026 [January 26th, 2026]
- Libertarian Leanings: The rupture is a necessary part of the transition - havasunews.com - January 26th, 2026 [January 26th, 2026]
- Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: In unanimous resolution, Libertarian Party of Wisconsin calls for the abolition of ICE - wispolitics.com - January 24th, 2026 [January 24th, 2026]
- Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Supports Sen. Rand Pauls bill to End Welfare for Non-Citizens Act, highlights need for private alternatives -... - January 24th, 2026 [January 24th, 2026]
- Libertarian Leanings: Recipe vs. Result: Does the U.S. government actually exist? - Havasu News - January 20th, 2026 [January 20th, 2026]
- Libertarian Cato Institute Condemns Trumps Insurrection Act In MN Threat - Patch - January 18th, 2026 [January 18th, 2026]
- Reading Against The State: A Libertarian Guide To Critical Discourse Analysis OpEd - Eurasia Review - January 18th, 2026 [January 18th, 2026]
- Can Libertarian Democracy Thrive in the Grip of Institutional Erosion and Politicization? - Halkweb - January 14th, 2026 [January 14th, 2026]
- Fact Check: Satirical Post Said 'Radical Libertarian NRA Members' Wielding AR-15 Rifles Were Facing Off With ICE Vehicles In Oregon -- Not Real News -... - January 11th, 2026 [January 11th, 2026]
- Tim Teagan Elevated to New Chair of Libertarian Party of Michigan - Libertarian Party of Michigan - December 16th, 2025 [December 16th, 2025]
- Belgian crypto billionaire wants to set up libertarian community in the Caribbean - belganewsagency.eu - December 16th, 2025 [December 16th, 2025]
- Second Vice-Chair to be Elected at Upcoming Convention - Libertarian Party of Michigan - December 16th, 2025 [December 16th, 2025]
- France taxes cigarettes but smokers do not drop, while libertarian Sweden has become a smokefree country: the different paths of the EU in its fight... - December 5th, 2025 [December 5th, 2025]
- Livestream: Behind the scenes with Reason's libertarian journalists - Reason Magazine - December 4th, 2025 [December 4th, 2025]
- A Legacy of Solutions The life and ideas of Leon Louw, the libertarian who helped shape SA's Constitution - Daily Maverick - December 4th, 2025 [December 4th, 2025]
- Livestream: Behind the Scenes With Reason's Libertarian Journalists - Yahoo - December 4th, 2025 [December 4th, 2025]
- COMMENTARY: Short journey from libertarian to autocrat - The Albertan - November 30th, 2025 [November 30th, 2025]
- In the Streets of Montreal: Quebecs Solidary Heart Beats with Libertarian Strength - Pressenza - International Press Agency - November 30th, 2025 [November 30th, 2025]
- Libertarian Party of Arkansas says it collected enough signatures for candidates to appear on 2026 ballot - kark.com - November 30th, 2025 [November 30th, 2025]
- Two 15-year-olds, backed by a NSW Libertarian MP, are challenging the Australian government's u16s social media ban in the High Court - Startup Daily - November 30th, 2025 [November 30th, 2025]
- Is The Washington Post Becoming Libertarian? - inkl - November 20th, 2025 [November 20th, 2025]
- Libertarian Leanings: Homebuyer horror: Attack of the 50-year mortgage! - Havasu News - November 18th, 2025 [November 18th, 2025]
- A Libertarian Goes to Washington to Regulate - Cato Institute - November 14th, 2025 [November 14th, 2025]
- Libertarian embarks on legal stoush, the ABC flogs unpaid internships, and The Age deletes a TikTok featuring - Crikey - November 14th, 2025 [November 14th, 2025]
- Liberty or Death the Life and Struggle of Libertarians in Russia - Libertarian Party - November 7th, 2025 [November 7th, 2025]
- The Irony of Mamdani - Libertarian Party - November 7th, 2025 [November 7th, 2025]
- Libertarian Backs Tucker Carlson In WAR Against The Neocon Right - TYT.com - November 7th, 2025 [November 7th, 2025]
- Individual Liberty In Libertarian And Conservative Philosophy OpEd - Eurasia Review - November 3rd, 2025 [November 3rd, 2025]
- Rep. Dave Min is my new libertarian hero for shutting down the government - Orange County Register - October 31st, 2025 [October 31st, 2025]
- Fantasy Of Clean Policy In Real India: Why The Libertarian Consensus Fails To Materialise - Swarajyamag - October 31st, 2025 [October 31st, 2025]
- Argentina's midterm election hands decisive win to Milei's libertarian overhaul - The Annapurna Express - October 31st, 2025 [October 31st, 2025]
- Argentina's midterm election hands landslide win to Milei's libertarian overhaul - CNBC - October 28th, 2025 [October 28th, 2025]
- Argentina's midterm election hands decisive win to Milei's libertarian overhaul - Reuters - October 28th, 2025 [October 28th, 2025]
- Libertarian Leanings: Instead of adding a ballroom to the White House, turn it into a museum - Havasu News - October 28th, 2025 [October 28th, 2025]
- Argentina's midterm election hands decisive win to Milei's libertarian overhaul - The Straits Times - October 28th, 2025 [October 28th, 2025]
- Argentinas midterm election hands decisive win to Mileis libertarian overhaul - sightmagazine.com.au - October 28th, 2025 [October 28th, 2025]
- Argentina heads to the polls in a test for Javier Milei's libertarian agenda - NPR - October 26th, 2025 [October 26th, 2025]
- From The New York Times Opinion Section Trump, with his thirst for money and power, has in one fell swoop both exposed and embraced the corruption at... - October 24th, 2025 [October 24th, 2025]
- A Libertarians Perspective, Transparency and Non-Partisan Control an Oped by Steven Edwards, Libertarian - 2nd Life Media Alamogordo Town News - October 23rd, 2025 [October 23rd, 2025]
- How the U.S. bailout could bring the end to Argentinas libertarian utopia - CryptoSlate - October 23rd, 2025 [October 23rd, 2025]
- Libertarian Candidates Test America's Growing Discontent With the Two-Party System - Reason Magazine - October 21st, 2025 [October 21st, 2025]
- Javier Milei's libertarian experiment is in jeopardy. Argentina's midterm elections will determine its fate. - Reason Magazine - October 19th, 2025 [October 19th, 2025]
- I listened to over 7 hours of Peter Thiel's leaked Antichrist lectures. They're surprisingly libertarian. - Reason Magazine - October 15th, 2025 [October 15th, 2025]