United States political event
The1983 Libertarian National Convention was held from August 29 to September 4, 1983, at the Sheraton Hotel inNew York, New York . The delegates at the convention, on behalf of theU.S. Libertarian Party , nominatedDavid Bergland for thepresident andJames A. Lewis for thevice president in the1984 presidential election .[ 1]
Paul Grant was elected as chairman of the Libertarian Party National Committee, winning out over Sheldon Richman. Grant served as chairman from 1983 to 1985.[ 2]
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 ] 1983 Libertarian Party National Convention total vote count: Round 2 Candidate Total votes cast Percent of votes cast David Bergland 218 40.6% Earl Ravenal 198 36.9% Mary Ruwart 99 18.4% Others (scattered) 22 4.1% Color key: 1st place 2nd place 3rd place 4th place
After the second round,Mary Ruwart dropped out, throwing her support forDavid Bergland .[ 4]
1983 Libertarian Party National Convention total vote count: Round 3 Candidate Total votes cast Percent of votes cast David Bergland 260 48.4% Earl Ravenal 243 45.3% None of the Above 34 6.3% Color key: 1st place 2nd place 3rd place
1983 Libertarian Party National Convention total vote count: Round 4 Candidate Total votes cast Percent of votes cast David Bergland 270 51.5% Earl Ravenal 230 43.9% None of the Above 24 4.6% Color key: 1st place 2nd place 3rd place
Voting for vice presidential nomination [ edit ] A separate vote was held for the vice presidential nomination.
After the first ballot,David Nolan (finishing third) dropped out, throwing his support forJames A. Lewis
1983 Libertarian Party National Convention total vote count: Round 1 Candidate Total votes cast Percent of votes cast Mary Ruwart 140 31.4% James A. Lewis 117 26.2% David Nolan 84 18.8% Joe Fuhrig 61 13.7% Others (scattered) 44 9.9% Color key: 1st place 2nd place 3rd place 4th place 5th place
Upon Completion of the second ballot, Fuhrig withdrew, allowing Jim Lewis to secure the nomination on the third and final ballot.
1983 Libertarian Party National Convention total vote count: Round 2 Candidate Total votes cast Percent of votes cast James A. Lewis 206 46.2% Mary Ruwart 145 32.5% Joe Fuhrig 91 20.4% Others (Scattered) 4 0.9% Color key: 1st place 2nd place 3rd place 4th place
