Lawsuit Challenges "Top Two" Primary System
Plaintiffs include a Libertarian from Santa Clara County
Three qualified political parties and six candidates who ran for office this year have filed suit in federal court, challenging the constitutionality of California's "top two" primary system. The complaint was filed yesterday in the US District Court for the Northern District of California.
Read moreLP SCC Opposes 26 Local Tax and Bond Measures
Local bond measures alone total almost $3.4 billion.
Party also opposes regional and state bond proposals.
The Libertarian Party of Santa Clara County is recommending a NO vote on 26 local tax measures placed on the ballot by cities and school districts within the county.
Read moreSanta Clara County Delegates Attend National Convention
This year's national convention took place in Washington, DC. The main business sessions took place over three days, Friday through Sunday, 24-26 May. Of the delegates representing California, ten were from Santa Clara County.
Read moreCounty Party Elects Leadership for 2024
At their annual meeting on 10 February 2024, members of the Central Committee of the Libertarian Party of Santa Clara County elected leaders for the coming year.
Read moreCounty Party Opposes Los Gatos-Saratoga Parcel Tax
The Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District has filed a measure for a 7 May special election for an extended and increased parcel tax. The LP of Santa Clara County has announced that it opposes this measure.
Read moreCounty Party Endorses Goodwyn, Opposes Ballot Measures
Meeting on 9 December, the Central Committee of the Libertarian Party of Santa Clara County voted to endorse Bob Goodwyn for State Assembly, and to oppose three measures that will be appearing on the ballot in March 2024.
Read moreResolutions and Proposition Endorsements by Central Committee
Following is a summary of positions taken on issues by the Libertarian Party of Santa Clara County Central Committee at its meeting of 8 April:
Read moreCounty Party Endorses Candidates, Taxpayer Protection Act
At its meeting today, the Central Committee of the Libertarian Party of Santa Clara County endorsed four candidates planning to run in the 2024 election: Joe Dehn for CD17, Alan Kaiser for SD13, Mark Hinkle for SD15, and Gail Lightfoot for US Senate.
Read moreNew Officer Appointments
The Executive Committee of the Libertarian Party of Santa Clara County acted this week to fill two vacancies in officer positions, triggered by the resignation of the Secretary.
Read moreLPC Endorses Three 2024 Candidates
Three members of the LP of Santa Clara County who are planning to file as candidates in the 2024 election have been endorsed by the Libertarian Party of California.
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