Ron Paul is a lifetime member of the Libertarian Party. Ron Paul was the Libertarian candidate for President in 1988. Why? Because Ron Paul and the Libertarian Party share the same values:

• Individual Liberty
• Personal Responsibility
• Limited Government

Although the Republican Party occasionally talks about these values, they certainly don't walk the walk. Nowadays, Republicans are the Party of runaway spending and unending war — that's not Ron Paul at all.

Sadly, Ron Paul is not the choice of Republican voters either: over 95% of Arizona Republicans rejected Ron Paul in the primary.

Ron Paul is the choice of Libertarians: over 95% of Libertarians support Ron Paul.

Ron Paul's message is distinctly Libertarian, as shown in the following video from the Tonight Show:

As Ron said, "The message is powerful. You know, I have my shortcomings. But the message has no shortcomings. The message of liberty is what America is all about."

The message of liberty is what both Ron Paul and the Libertarian Party are all about.

We invite you to join the Party that believes what Ron Paul believes. Join the Party that welcomes you and your belief in the values of liberty.

Join the Libertarian Party. Start by registering as a Libertarian, then get involved with your county party affiliate. We need every Ron Paul fan to join us and nurture the seeds of liberty that Ron Paul plants every day.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are Libertarians like Ron Paul?

Libertarians and Ron Paul share the same fundamental values of individual liberty, personal responsibility, and limited government. To pick just seven of Ron Paul's accomplishments in office, they are exactly what a Libertarian would do:

• He voted against the Patriot Act.
• He voted against regulating the Internet.
• He voted against the Iraq war.
• He has never voted to raise taxes.
• He has never voted for an unbalanced budget.
• He has never voted for a federal restriction on gun ownership.
• He has never voted to raise congressional pay.

If I voted for Ron Paul in the primary, can I vote for Libertarian candidates in November?

Yes. General election ballots list candidates from every party. You can vote for whomever you like. Those candidates who hold views very much like Ron Paul will be easy to identify — they are the Libertarians.

If I joined the Republican party in supporting Ron Paul, can I join the Libertarian party?

Yes. Ron Paul is a life member of the Libertarian Party, even while he is registered as a Republican. Here in Arizona, if you register Libertarian, you become a member of the party. We encourage you to join the Arizona Libertarian Party right now by registering as a Libertarian.

If I signed a petition for Ron Paul, can I sign a petition for Libertarian candidates?

Yes. You will have signed for two different elections — Ron Paul in the primary and Libertarian candidate(s) for the general election.

If I circulated petitions for Ron Paul, can I circulate petitions for Libertarian candidates?

Yes, and there are several other ways to express your support:

• Teach other people how to petition or buddy with them as they petition.
• Donate to the Party so we can pay others to obtain petition signatures.
• Pay a friend to gather signatures that you donate to the petition drive.
• Volunteer for the Libertarian candidates who will be announcing in the coming months.

If I circulated petitions for Ron Paul, can I sign a petition for Libertarian candidates?

Yes. The only restrictions on signers is that they be registered voters in Arizona.

If I donated to the Ron Paul campaign, can I donate to Libertarian candidates?

Yes. The limit is $2,300 per candidate per election.

Why bother changing my voter registration to Libertarian?

By registering as a Libertarian, you help assure that the Libertarian Party in Arizona maintains ballot status (we must keep a minimum number of registered Libertarians), which gives us access to run candidates with the message Ron Paul has popularized. If you want to vote for other candidates who share his vision of individual liberty, personal responsibility, and limited government, support us by officially joining us.

But what did Arizona Libertarians ever do for Ron Paul?

While the official position of the Arizona Libertarian Party and its Officers must reflect support of its own candidates rather than those of another party, Arizona libertarians have been heavily involved in supporting the Ron Paul movement, both publicly and behind the scenes. Additionally, the Maricopa County Libertarian Party went to court to force the County Elections Director to accept our election observers for the Presidential Preference Election, to help ensure that independent observers could monitor the counting of all votes, including those for Ron Paul, even though the Arizona Libertarian Party had opted to conduct its own Presidential Preference Election privately.

I've always been a Republican, I'm not sure I can make the switch.

We sympathize. In fact, most Libertarians were registered with another party before we made the switch, and many of us remember similar qualms about breaking off our long-held party affiliation. But, let's face it, it's not really you who has changed, but the Republican Party. Believe it or not, most of us felt a sense of relief, and a sense of having found a home, once we made the switch.

I'm already a member of the Libertarian Party. What should I do next?

Get involved. Take a look at our list of State Party Officers — every one of them can use your help with operations and communications. Or take an open position where your leadership skills can shine. Also take a look at our county party affiliates. Every one of them can use more active volunteers. If there isn't an active county party in your county, take a very Libertarian action, a start one.

Can Ron Paul become the Libertarian Party candidate for President in November?

The Libertarian Party National Committee has expressly invited Ron Paul to become one of our candidates. If Ron chooses to do so and if he is elected at the National Convention, he would become our candidate. However, there are potential election law issues with candidates who were with other political parties in the primary getting on the general election ballot in several states, including Illinois.

If I would like to volunteer my time to carry nominating petitions to get Libertarians candidats on Arizona ballots in November, who do I contact?

Please send an e-mail to one of our State Party Officers.