The Little Brown Reader

LP Executive Director Joe Seehusen said he was "delighted" with the results.

"I'm especially thrilled that 16 of our 20 victories were higher-level offices such as city and county council, which means Libertarians are going to have a positive impact on many Americans' lives," he said.

In addition, several Libertarian candidates were victorious against incumbents, noted Seehusen.
"Libertarians booted out seven incumbents, which shows that when our candidates run aggressive, properly funded campaigns, they can compete with Democrats and Republicans," he said.

In all, about 210 LP candidates were on the ballot in local elections in 28 states.
Libertarian victories included:

* In Michigan, three incumbent Libertarian city council members were re-elected in a "clean sweep" for LP officeholders, said Oakland County LP Communications Director Greg Dirasian.

In addition, two other Libertarians were elected to city councils for the first time.

"The Libertarian Party of Michigan had the biggest night in its history on November 4," said Michigan LP State Chair Bill Gelineau.