Date(s) September 4–6, 1987 | ||
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Other candidates Russel Means of South Dakota | ||
The 1987 Libertarian National Convention was held in Seattle, Washington, from September 4 to September 6, 1987. Ron Paul of Texas was chosen as the Libertarian Party's nominee for President of the United States in the 1988 election.
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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.
First ballot
Ron Paul was elected on the first ballot, gathering a majority of the voting delegates, securing nomination.
Voting for vice presidential nomination
A separate vote was held for the vice presidential nomination. Andre Marrou of Alaska was nominated without opposition.
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