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 Libertarian Candidate Resources
This page has links to information that will be useful to you, whether you're just thinking about running for office as a Libertarian, or whether you've already filed.
Basic district information
The "Who represents me?" page lets you type in your residence address, and it tells you which districts you live in. (Note, it's not always right. Also, sometimes it will show multiple districts for one address. To get definitive district information, you should talk to your county voter registrar or look at your voter registration card.)
Who represents me?
List of Texas county voter registrars
This redistricting viewer (interactive map) will help you figure out what districts you live in, and how they are shaped.
Texas district viewer
Which offices to run for
Our candidates page has a list of statewide and district offices, along with the names of people who have filed already.
Candidates page
For a complete list of offices, as well as qualifications, and a lot of other information, refer to the Texas Secretary of State:
Secretary of State list of offices
Secretary of State candidate's guide
For information about the duties of the different county offices, look here:
County office descriptions
We have a candidate preferences form that lists offices (including county offices) and qualifications. You can mail it in to us to indicate your preferences.
Libertarian candidate preferences form
If you want to see lists of people who have filed as Republican and Democratic candidates, you can look at the party websites:
Republican Party candidates
Democratic Party candidates
To see past election results for federal, state, and district offices:
http://elections.sos.state.tx.us/elchist.exe
Important dates
Wednesday, January 2, 2008 - Deadline to file a candidate application (5:00 pm)
Tuesday, March 11, 2008 - Precinct conventions (Selection of delegates to county conventions)
Saturday, March 15, 2008 - County conventions (Nominations for all offices contained within a single county)
Saturday, March 22, 2008 - District conventions (Nominations for all district offices crossing county lines)
Saturday, June 14, 2008 - State convention (Nominations for all statewide offices)
How to file
Libertarian candidates file using this application for nomination.
To help you fill it out, look at these samples:
Sample application for offices contained within a single county
Sample application for offices crossing county lines
Sample application for statewide offices
Some applications are filed with the state chair, and others are filed with the local county chair. To figure out which, look at this page:
Where to file
(Ignore the statements about "parties without ballot access." The Libertarian Party of Texas has ballot access for the 2008 elections.)
Before mailing, please fax all applications to the state party at this number: 512-233-0613.
State chair's mailing address:
Libertarian Party of Texas
PO Box 41059
Austin, TX 78704
Mailing addresses for county chairs
Campaign finance rules
Candidates for U.S. Congress should refer to the Federal Election Commission for information about what forms to file (if any):
Federal Election Commission home page
Candidate quick answers page
All other candidates should refer to the Texas Ethics Commission:
Texas Ethics Commission home page
Guide for judicial candidates
Guide for other statewide and district candidates
Guide for local (county) candidates
Campaign Resources
These are documents created by the Libertarian Party to help with campaigning:
Candidate Recruitment Manual
Libertarian Political Action
Raising Money Quickly
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