The 1991 Libertarian National Convention was held in Chicago, Illinois from August 29 to August 31, 1991. Andre Marrou of Alaska was chosen as the party's presidential candidate, becoming the Libertarian Party candidate for President of the United States in the 1992 Election.[1]
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.[2]
Voting for presidential nomination
First ballot
Andre Marrou was elected on the first ballot, gathering a majority of the voting delegates, securing nomination.[3]
Voting for vice presidential nomination
A separate vote was held for the vice presidential nomination. Nancy Lord was nominated on the third ballot.[4]
First ballot
1991 Libertarian Party National Convention total vote count: Round 1
| Candidate |
Total votes cast |
Percent of votes cast |
| Richard Boddie |
179 |
40.59% |
| Mary Ruwart |
129 |
29.25% |
| Nancy Lord |
98 |
22.22% |
| Calvin Warburton |
19 |
4.31% |
| Craig Franklin |
10 |
2.27% |
| Others (scattered) |
6 |
1.36% |
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Second Ballot
After the second ballot, Ruwart dropped out of the race.
1991 Libertarian Party National Convention total vote count: Round 1
| Candidate |
Total votes cast |
Percent of votes cast |
| Nancy Lord |
179 |
42.62% |
| Richard Boddie |
161 |
38.33% |
| Mary Ruwart |
64 |
15.24% |
| Others (scattered) |
16 |
3.81% |
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Third Ballot
Nancy Lord defeated Richard Boddie on the third ballot, securing the Libertarian Party nomination for Vice President.
1991 Libertarian Party National Convention total vote count: Round 2
| Candidate |
Total votes cast |
Percent of votes cast |
| Nancy Lord |
223 |
53.48% |
| Richard Boddie |
185 |
44.36% |
| Others (scattered) |
9 |
2.16% |
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References
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