Libertarian voters, delegates and candidates gather at convention | CNN Politics

CNN values your feedback

1. How relevant is this ad to you?
2. Did you encounter any technical issues?
Thank You!
Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much appreciated.
Close
Ad Feedback
Politics
Elections 2026
Trump
Facts First
CNN Polls
Redistricting Tracker
Epstein Files
More
Elections 2026 Trump Facts First CNN Polls Redistricting Tracker Epstein Files
Watch Listen Live TV
My Account
  • Settings
  • Newsletters
  • Topics you follow
  • Sign out
Your CNN account Sign in to your CNN account

My Account
  • Settings
  • Newsletters
  • Topics you follow
  • Sign out
Your CNN account Sign in to your CNN account

Live TV Listen Watch
Edition
US
International
Arabic
Español
Edition
  • US
  • International
  • Arabic
  • Español

Elections 2026
Trump
Facts First
CNN Polls
Redistricting Tracker
Epstein Files

Follow CNN Politics
Download the CNN App

  • World
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia
    • Australia
    • China
    • Europe
    • India
    • Middle East
    • United Kingdom
  • US Politics
    • Elections 2026
    • Trump
    • Facts First
    • CNN Polls
    • Redistricting Tracker
    • Epstein Files
  • Business
    • Tech
    • Media
    • Calculators
    • Videos
  • Markets
    • Pre-markets
    • After-Hours
    • Fear & Greed
    • Investing
  • Health
    • Life, But Better
    • Fitness
    • Food
    • Sleep
    • Mindfulness
    • Relationships
  • Entertainment
    • Movies
    • Television
    • Celebrity
  • Tech
    • Innovate
  • Style
    • Arts
    • Design
    • Fashion
    • Architecture
    • Luxury
    • Beauty
    • Video
  • Travel
    • Destinations
    • Food & Drink
    • Stay
    • News
    • Videos
  • Sports
    • Football
    • Tennis
    • Golf
    • Motorsport
    • US Sports
    • Olympics
  • Science
    • Space
    • Life
    • Unearthed
  • Climate
    • Solutions
    • Weather
  • Weather
    • Video
    • Climate
  • World Cup 2026
  • Ukraine-Russia War
  • Israel-Hamas War
  • Features
    • As Equals
    • Call to Earth
    • Freedom Project
    • Impact Your World
    • Inside Africa
    • CNN Heroes
  • Watch
    • Live TV
    • Featured
    • CNN Fast
    • Shows A-Z
    • CNN 10
    • CNN TV Schedule
  • Listen
    • All There Is with Anderson Cooper
    • Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta
    • The Assignment with Audie Cornish
    • Terms of Service with Clare Duffy
    • CNN 5 Things
    • All CNN Podcasts
  • Games
    • Daily Crossword
    • Jumble Crossword
    • Photo Shuffle
    • Sudoblock
    • Sudoku
    • 5 Things Quiz
  • About CNN
    • Photos
    • Investigations
    • CNN Profiles
    • CNN Leadership
    • CNN Newsletters
    • Work for CNN

Download the CNN App
Ad Feedback
Politics

Libertarian voters, delegates and candidates gather at convention

Updated 9:30 PM EDT, Sat May 28, 2016
Link Copied!
Cat Miller (left) and Alyssa Salgado are delegates for Indiana. Miller is campaign manager for Mark Rutherford, who is running for party chairman, and she recently decided to become a Libertarian. They said they received a spike in inquiries from people unhappy with Trump after Ted Cruz dropped out of the race.
Cat Miller (left) and Alyssa Salgado are delegates for Indiana. Miller is campaign manager for Mark Rutherford, who is running for party chairman, and she recently decided to become a Libertarian. They said they received a spike in inquiries from people unhappy with Trump after Ted Cruz dropped out of the race.
Jeremy Moorhead, CNN
"I'm the youngest delegate," Vina Love, age 15, said. "I have a voice. I can vote, which is always refreshing to have."
"I'm the youngest delegate," Vina Love, age 15, said. "I have a voice. I can vote, which is always refreshing to have."
Jeremy Moorhead, CNN
Clayton Hunt, a Libertarian from Texas, said he cares about preserving gun rights, establishing an open border policy and ending the war on drugs. "I can't stand Donald Trump," Hunt said. "He's basically everything we are not."
Clayton Hunt, a Libertarian from Texas, said he cares about preserving gun rights, establishing an open border policy and ending the war on drugs. "I can't stand Donald Trump," Hunt said. "He's basically everything we are not."
Jeremy Moorhead, CNN
Lily Tang Williams, an immigrant from China, said she's making a run for Senate in Colorado as a Libertarian. "I'm running for U.S. Senate because I hate to see the country I love become like the country I'm from," Williams said.
Lily Tang Williams, an immigrant from China, said she's making a run for Senate in Colorado as a Libertarian. "I'm running for U.S. Senate because I hate to see the country I love become like the country I'm from," Williams said.
Jeremy Moorhead, CNN
A well-known figure in Libertarian circles, Starchild has made himself known for his flamboyant style and dedication to the Libertarian Party. Friday, he wore a transparent poncho with the words "demand transparency" over his only other clothing, a black Speedo. Saturday, he wore a cheetah-print dress with a matching parasol.
A well-known figure in Libertarian circles, Starchild has made himself known for his flamboyant style and dedication to the Libertarian Party. Friday, he wore a transparent poncho with the words "demand transparency" over his only other clothing, a black Speedo. Saturday, he wore a cheetah-print dress with a matching parasol.
Jeremy Moorhead, CNN
Boyd Kendall, a delegate from Mississippi, said the Libertarian Party can make unprecedented inroads this election, changing its national profile. "With this election, people are seeing its not the pot party. It's not the crazies."
Boyd Kendall, a delegate from Mississippi, said the Libertarian Party can make unprecedented inroads this election, changing its national profile. "With this election, people are seeing its not the pot party. It's not the crazies."
Jeremy Moorhead, CNN
In a year where party outsiders have made waves in the Democratic and Republican races, Seth Levy said, "We are the only outsiders that have a viable path to win."
In a year where party outsiders have made waves in the Democratic and Republican races, Seth Levy said, "We are the only outsiders that have a viable path to win."
Jeremy Moorhead, CNN
Lucy Brenton said she is running for Senate in Indiana as a Libertarian. "They call me 'Momma No,'" Brenton boasted. "If it's not in the Constitution, Momma says 'no.'"
Lucy Brenton said she is running for Senate in Indiana as a Libertarian. "They call me 'Momma No,'" Brenton boasted. "If it's not in the Constitution, Momma says 'no.'"
Jeremy Moorhead, CNN
"I think this may well be the largest Libertarian convention in Libertarian Party history," said Nicholas Sarwark, the Libertarian National Committee chair.
"I think this may well be the largest Libertarian convention in Libertarian Party history," said Nicholas Sarwark, the Libertarian National Committee chair.
Jeremy Moorhead, CNN

My Account
  • Settings
  • Newsletters
  • Topics you follow
  • Sign out
Your CNN account Sign in to your CNN account

Live TV Listen Watch
  • World
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia
    • Australia
    • China
    • Europe
    • India
    • Middle East
    • United Kingdom
  • US Politics
    • Trump
    • Facts First
    • CNN Polls
    • Elections 2026
    • Redistricting Tracker
    • Epstein Files
  • Business
    • Tech
    • Media
    • Calculators
    • Videos
  • Markets
    • Pre-markets
    • After-Hours
    • Fear & Greed
    • Investing
  • Health
    • Life, But Better
    • Fitness
    • Food
    • Sleep
    • Mindfulness
    • Relationships
  • Entertainment
    • Movies
    • Television
    • Celebrity
  • Tech
    • Innovate
  • Style
    • Arts
    • Design
    • Fashion
    • Architecture
    • Luxury
    • Beauty
    • Video
  • Travel
    • Destinations
    • Food & Drink
    • Stay
    • News
    • Videos
  • Sports
    • Football
    • Tennis
    • Golf
    • Motorsport
    • US Sports
    • Olympics
  • Science
    • Space
    • Life
    • Unearthed
  • Climate
    • Solutions
    • Weather
  • Weather
    • Video
    • Climate
  • World Cup 2026
  • Ukraine-Russia War
  • Israel-Hamas War
  • Features
    • As Equals
    • Call to Earth
    • Freedom Project
    • Impact Your World
    • Inside Africa
    • CNN Heroes
  • Watch
    • Live TV
    • Featured
    • CNN Headlines
    • Shows A-Z
    • CNN 10
    • CNN TV Schedule
  • Listen
    • All There Is with Anderson Cooper
    • Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta
    • The Assignment with Audie Cornish
    • Terms of Service with Clare Duffy
    • CNN 5 Things
    • All CNN Podcasts
  • Games
    • Daily Crossword
    • Jumble Crossword
    • Photo Shuffle
    • Sudoblock
    • Sudoku
    • 5 Things Quiz
  • About CNN
    • Photos
    • Investigations
    • CNN Profiles
    • CNN Leadership
    • CNN Newsletters
    • Work for CNN

Politics
Watch Listen Live TV
My Account
  • Settings
  • Newsletters
  • Topics you follow
  • Sign out
Your CNN account Sign in to your CNN account
Follow CNN Politics

Download the CNN app
Download the CNN app

Terms of Use Privacy Policy Ad Choices Accessibility & CC About Newsletters Transcripts Sitemap

© 2026 Cable News Network. A Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All Rights Reserved.
CNN Sans ™ & © 2016 Cable News Network.

Download the CNN app

Scan the QR code to download the CNN app on Google Play.

Scan the QR code to download the CNN app from Google Play.

Download the CNN app

Scan the QR code to download the CNN app from the Apple Store.

Scan the QR code to download the CNN app from the Apple Store.