LNC Leadership · Decision Guide
The role of LNC Chair demands a balance of principled leadership, operational expertise, and a clear strategy to expand the Party's influence. Below are profiles based on public records, debates, and statements.
Mises Caucus endorsed
Visionary & strategic; outward-focused reformer
Trial and appellate lawyer specializing in criminal defense and constitutional law. Author of policy work for the Cato Institute and Mises Institute. Campaigns on a 19-page 'Platform for Victory' and 'Direct Citizen Action,' positioning himself as a big-tent unifier focused on dialogue over enforcement.
Independent / Institutionalist
Managerial & efficient; process-oriented
Two-term former Executive Director of the LNC (2009–2011, 2013–2015) and former ED of the Libertarian Party of Texas. Engineer by training, MBA from Michigan. Founded the Libertarian Booster PAC and authored 'Introduction to the Libertarian Party.' Focused on fundraising, ballot access, and steady operations.
LPAlliance
Member-driven, collaborative organizer
Running on radical principles paired with a sharp electoral focus. Slate includes Amanda Griffiths, Jonathan McGee, and Douglas Knebel.
Classical Liberal Caucus, LPAlliance
Reform-oriented; accountability governance
Campaigning on restoring libertarian 'sanity' and combatting internal party dysfunction through stronger accountability mechanisms.
Classical Liberal Caucus, LPAlliance
Professional and communications-focused
Communications Director for the LPNC and for OWL ESG, Inc. MBA from Wake Forest, English degree from George Mason. Repeat candidate for Charlotte Mayor (2023, 2025) and NC House District 99 (2024). CLC board member since 2023.
End the LP
Calls for dissolving the national party
Unapologetic and provocative platform of radical decentralization — minimal-to-no national party, full state independence.
Jonathan McGee
Alabama. Former Region 2 Representative; former Vice Chair and ED of LP Alabama; delegate to 2022 and 2024 national conventions.
Lana Leguia
New Jersey. Northern Region Chair and Director of Political Affairs (LPNJ); Secretary General of the International Alliance of Libertarian Parties; multiple-time candidate.
Theodore Zalesiak
Florida. Current Secretary of LP Florida; hosts the Crowd Funded Government podcast. Running on Jeremy Kauffman's 'End the LP' ticket.
Steven Nekhaila
Florida
Bill Redpath
Ohio
Brittany Kosin
Pennsylvania
Pat Ford
Rhode Island
Greg Deal
Pennsylvania
Kelly Ngyuen
Hawaii
Ed McLean
New Jersey
Catrina Rocco
New York
Joe Weeks
Maine
Nick Ciesielski
Pennsylvania
Stephen Kinsella
Texas
Ken Krawchuk
Pennsylvania
Ken Moellman
Kentucky
Avens O'Brien
California
Justin O'Donnell
New Hampshire
Pietro Geraci
New York
Nolan Schmidt
Texas
Mike Seebeck
Alabama
Blay Tarnoff
New York
Roger Roots
Montana