Date(s) June 30 – July 4, 2000 | ||
Other candidates Don Gorman of New HampshireJacob Hornberger of Virginia | ||
The 2000 Libertarian National Convention was held in Anaheim, California, from June 30 to July 4, 2000. Harry Browne was again chosen as the party's presidential nominee, becoming the first Libertarian Party candidate to be nominated twice for President of the United States.
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The theme of the 2000 convention was "America's Future: Liberty, Responsibility, & Community."
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.
Speakers
Those who attended include:
First ballot
Harry Browne 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. Former Bellflower, California Mayor, Art Olivier was nominated on the second ballot.
First ballot
After the first round, the rules were suspended, and a motion carried to only allow the top two candidates to appear on the second ballot.
Second ballot
Art Oliver defeated Steve Kubby on the second ballot, securing the Libertarian Party nomination for Vice President.