1983 Libertarian National Convention
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| 1984 presidential election | |
| Convention | |
|---|---|
| Date(s) | August 29 – September 4 |
| City | New York City |
| Candidates | |
| Presidential nominee | David Bergland of California |
| Vice-presidential nominee | James A. Lewis of Connecticut |
| Other candidates | Earl Ravenal of Washington D.C. Mary Ruwart of Michigan |
The 1983 Libertarian National Convention was held from August 29 to September 4, 1983, at the Sheraton Hotel in New York, New York. The delegates at the convention, on behalf of the U.S. Libertarian Party, nominated David Bergland for the president and James A. Lewis for the vice president in the 1984 presidential election.[1]
Paul Grant was elected as chairman of the Libertarian Party National Committee, winning out over Sheldon Richman. Grant served as chairman from 1983 to 1985.[2]
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.[3]
First ballot
| Candidate | Total votes cast | Percent of votes cast | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Ravenal | 190 | 35.4% | ||||||||||||
| David Bergland | 185 | 34.5% | ||||||||||||
| Mary Ruwart | 77 | 14.3% | ||||||||||||
| Tonie Nathan | 53 | 10.0% | ||||||||||||
| Richard Siano | 21 | 3.9% | ||||||||||||
| None of the Above | 7 | 1.3% | ||||||||||||
| Others (scattered) | 4 | 0.7% | ||||||||||||
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Second ballot
| Candidate | Total votes cast | Percent of votes cast | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Bergland | 218 | 40.6% | |||||||||
| Earl Ravenal | 198 | 36.9% | |||||||||
| Mary Ruwart | 99 | 18.4% | |||||||||
| Others (scattered) | 22 | 4.1% | |||||||||
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After the second round, Mary Ruwart dropped out, throwing her support for David Bergland.[4]
Third ballot
| Candidate | Total votes cast | Percent of votes cast | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Bergland | 260 | 48.4% | ||||||||
| Earl Ravenal | 243 | 45.3% | ||||||||
| None of the Above | 34 | 6.3% | ||||||||
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Fourth Ballot
| Candidate | Total votes cast | Percent of votes cast | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Bergland | 270 | 51.5% | ||||||||
| Earl Ravenal | 230 | 43.9% | ||||||||
| None of the Above | 24 | 4.6% | ||||||||
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