Political Division

The Libertarian Party of Ohio (LPO) Political Division

	Michael Johnston, Political Director	614-804-8644	Michael.Johnston@LPO.org
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Focused on statewide candidates and issues, but will support local candidates and issues, if no county party exists. Will also be involved with supporting LP Presidential nominees. To contact the Political Division leadership, please email us at candidates@LPO.org.

Candidates Committee

This committee works directly with the Field Development group to identify qualified candidates to run at all levels of government throughout the State of Ohio. Candidate training will also be provided by the Candidates Committee.

Bryant Callaghan, Chair	513-607-5570	Bryant.Callaghan@LPO.org
Bob Bridges, Central Region Candidate Recruiter	614-547-9668	Bob.Bridges@LPO.org
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Multiple candidate recruiters per region will be considered. Recruiters focused on a single county, particularly for local races, are also needed..

Strategic Targeting Committee

This committee analyzes races for party support and assists with candidate and opposition research. Also evaluates election results.

Scott A. White, Chair	740-260-9705	Scott.White2@LPO.org
Matt Thompson	614-224-4422	Matt.Thompson@LPO.org
Samuel Berrigan	614-330-5063	Samuel.Berrigan@LPO.org
Stacee Kalla	419-302-3416	Stacee.Kalla@LPO.org
Paul Campbell	740-975-1973	Paul.Campbell@LPO.org
Jerimiah Arn	614-989-0061	Jeremiah.Arn@LPO.org
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Issue Review Committee

This committee is focused on helping candidates craft their campaign message on specific issues, reviewing and offering opinions on statewide ballot initiatives, and are also available for consultation with affiliates on local issues.

Mike Howard, Chair	614-890-4760	Michael.Howard@LPO.org
Dr. William Peirce	216-978-3146	William.Peirce@LPO.org
Mark Noble	614-893-6275	Mark.Noble@LPO.org
John Fockler	330-559-0097	John.Fockler@LPO.org
Ted Lacksonen	740-501-7321	Ted.Lacksonen@LPO.org
Joe Jaffe	419-265-0158	Joe.Jaffe@LPO.org
Steve Linnabary	614-891-8841	Steve.Linnabary@LPO.org
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Legislative Relations Committee

This committee is focused on legislative relations to work for ballot access and populist issues via lobbying efforts at the General Assembly.

Jacob Dawson, Chair	937-655-7724	Jacob.Dawson@LPO.org
Michael Johnston	614-804-8644	Michael.Johnston@LPO.org
Richard Winger, Advisor	415-922-9779	RichardWinger@yahoo.com
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Amicus Curiae Committee

This committee evaluates litigation coming before various courts with jurisdiction in Ohio. The team may draft and file an amicus brief with the court on behalf of the LPO to provide our judiciary with a libertarian perspective as they deliberate.

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Please note that the members of this committee should have a background in law.

Ballot Petition Committee

This committee is focused on planning and organizing petition drives for party ballot access and statewide Libertarian candidates.

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Ohio SoS Voting Rights Institute Representative

Kevin Knedler

740-881-2566

Kevin.Knedler@LPO.org