FW: EMAIL BALLOT 20260223-01 AMEND POLICY MANUAL

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From: Evan McMahon <evan.m...@lp.org>
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2026 6:32:51 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
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Subject: EMAIL BALLOT 20260223-01 AMEND POLICY MANUAL

There is an email ballot on an amendment to the LNC Policy Manual:

Motion: Move to amend Article I: Section 1.09 of the LNC Policy Manual as follows:

LNC Policy Manual - Amendment

Article I: Section 1.09 — Membership Policies

 

1)         Membership Forms

Membership forms produced by the LNC shall include a membership statement that meets the requirements of Article 4, Section 1 of the Bylaws. 

 

2)         Qualifying Donation

A donation, as required in Article 4 Section 4 of the Bylaws, is defined as a voluntary monetary contribution that is not exchanged for goods, services, event admission, sponsorship recognition, booth space, or merchandise.

2 3)         Life Membership 

A member, as defined in the Bylaws, who contributes donates at least $1,500 during any 365-day period shall be granted, upon written request by the member, life membership in the Party.

 

3 4)         Benefits

The LNC, the Convention Oversight Committee, and staff shall have the discretion to create and bestow additional benefits based on contribution levels.

 

4 5)        Joint Membership in National and State Parties

Staff is authorized to develop agreements between the National Committee and a State Affiliate on joint membership, whereby the annual payment by a member to either the National Party or the State Affiliate of an amount that equals or exceeds the basic membership dues or donation amount of both parties, shall be treated as membership in both the National Party and the respective State party for one year. Staff shall ensure all such draft agreements comply with national policies and federal law and establishes clear obligations on both parties on the timely remittance of funds to the other party by whomever collects the dues. The Executive Committee shall approve such agreements with each affiliate before they enter into effect.

Sponsor: Chair Nekhaila

Deadline: Voting closes  03/02/2026 by 11:59pm Pacific.

Threshold: 2/3

Vote Tracker: https://tinyurl.com/LNC20260223-1

In Liberty,

Evan

Evan McMahon Secretary Libertarian National Committee evan.m...@lp.org ‪(317) 455-6986 lp.org

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From: Steven Nekhaila <steven....@lp.org>
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2026 6:46:31 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
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Subject: Re: EMAIL BALLOT 20260223-01 AMEND POLICY MANUAL

I vote Aye.

Sincerely,

Steven Nekhaila

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From: Evan McMahon <evan.m...@lp.org>
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2026 1:32:51 PM

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From: Travis Bost <travi...@lp.org>
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Subject: Re: EMAIL BALLOT 20260223-01 AMEND POLICY MANUAL

Yes. 

Travis L. Bost

LNC At-Large

Travi...@LP.org

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From: Steven Nekhaila <steven....@lp.org>
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From: Jonathan McGee <jonatha...@lp.org>
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2026 7:47:30 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
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Subject: Re: EMAIL BALLOT 20260223-01 AMEND POLICY MANUAL

I vote Aye.

Jonathan McGee

Region 2 Representative, Libertarian National Committee

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From: Travis Bost <travi...@lp.org>
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From: Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2026 7:48:00 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
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Subject: Re: EMAIL BALLOT 20260223-01 AMEND POLICY MANUAL

This is Fraud. 

Join the fight and support the removal of Antifa from the LP by donating at the link below:

Lp.org/martindonor 

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From: Jonathan McGee <jonatha...@lp.org>
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2026 9:47:30 AM

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From: Robert Vinson <robert...@lp.org>
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2026 7:53:36 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
To: Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>; Jonathan McGee <jonatha...@lp.org>; Travis Bost <travi...@lp.org>; Steven Nekhaila <steven....@lp.org>; Evan McMahon <evan.m...@lp.org>; Entire LNC <entir...@lp.org>

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Subject: Re: EMAIL BALLOT 20260223-01 AMEND POLICY MANUAL

I vote yes

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From: Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2026 1:48:00 PM

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From: Keith Thompson <keith.t...@lp.org>
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2026 8:34:20 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
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Subject: Re: EMAIL BALLOT 20260223-01 AMEND POLICY MANUAL

The Chair's ruling was:

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Your point is well taken, the bylaws only state that an individual must donate to the LNC for qualification as a sustaining member. There is no codified clause that differentiates a donation from a contribution. (meaning in the bylaws)

While traditionally, contributions for merchandise, events, and convention expenses may not have gone towards sustaining membership, there is nothing that supports this within our governing documents, nor in any FEC or IRS guidance I could find.

Meaning, that since Mr. Vinson had contributed towards events within the period of his membership, that membership had extended an additional 12-months from that date. Meaning, there was never a lapse in Mr. Vinson's membership, therefore, he maintains his seat.

Provided that an individual contributes to the LNC in any capacity, and signs the non-aggression pledge, they become a sustaining member.

The LNC may make exceptions to Lifetime Memberships, etc, as we control membership tiers not defined in the Bylaws.

Therefore, my motion to appoint Mr. Vinson is out of order, and he retains his seat as a National Committee member.

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Further, the ballot for the appeal of the ruling of the Chair was: "on chair's ruling that all donations and contributions to the LNC count towards membership".

We were interpreting the bylaws themselves to say that all contributions count toward membership.

The question was not "What does the policy manual say? Oh, golly, it's silent." - the PM is beside the point. The question was on what the bylaws themselves say, and the body just said the bylaws include all contributions. 

The bylaws defer to the LNC in defining lifetime membership. However, they are clear in regards to sustaining membership - that sustaining members are:

Signed the pledge + (are lifetime members or have donated $25 in the last 12 months)

There's nothing in the bylaws that defers to the LNC-created policy manual on this matter. 

The Chair's ruling says that donations include all contributions. He flat-out said that signing the pledge and contributing "to the LNC in any capacity" means they're a sustaining member.

There was no clause saying "unless otherwise defined in the PM."

Can we rule that the bylaws themselves say one thing, but then pass a PM amendment countering that? 

It seems to me, the better path would be:

1. Reconsider the appeal 
2. Overturning it would mean that "donation" excludes goods and services
3. Then pass the PM amendment to clarify, and also move to clarify the bylaws at convention 

That way we're not ruling that the bylaws say hats can pay for memberships, and then immediately offering a PM amendment saying they cannot. 

Keith Thompson

Region 3 South Rep

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From: Steven Nekhaila <steven....@lp.org>
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2026 12:46 PM

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From: Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2026 9:40:48 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
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Subject: Re: EMAIL BALLOT 20260223-01 AMEND POLICY MANUAL

I agree with Keith. 🤔 

For the peanut gallery —  a hint — changes to delegate allocations means changes in voting power at convention. 

We are watching what was meant to be a scripted performance, but things didn't go as planned. 

Vinson's membership cannot be unilaterally ruled out of order without due process — but some are trying to "re-interpret" rules, to give themselves advantages.  

These two matters (which overlap with ongoing attacks on our database and infrastructure) are directly related, and are a demonstration of the lengths these people are willing to contrive in order to seize an advantage. 

The pre-planning and deception some are willing to use against their "allies" exemplifies COINTELPRO style tactics. 

Dear Libertarians, 

You were right all along. 

Austin Martin

R1

Lp.org/martindonor 

Ua may ke ea o ka ʻāina i ka pono

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From: Keith Thompson <keith.t...@lp.org>
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2026 10:34:20 AM

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From: Sam Bohler <samuel...@lp.org>
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2026 10:02:38 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
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Subject: Re: EMAIL BALLOT 20260223-01 AMEND POLICY MANUAL

I vote yes

Samuel Bohler At-Large, Libertarian National Committee ‪samuel...@lp.org

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From: Travis Bost <travi...@lp.org>
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2026 10:06:34 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
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Subject: Re: EMAIL BALLOT 20260223-01 AMEND POLICY MANUAL

I withdraw my “yes” vote at this time. 

Travis L. Bost

LNC At-Large

Travi...@LP.org

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From: Sam Bohler <samuel...@lp.org>
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From: Travis Bost <travi...@lp.org>
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2026 10:32:58 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik

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Subject: Re: EMAIL BALLOT 20260223-01 AMEND POLICY MANUAL

I vote “no” and consider this amendment out of order, specifically regarding Paragraph 2 in light of the Chair’s ruling. 

Travis L. Bost

LNC At-Large

Travi...@LP.org

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From: Bill Redpath <bill.r...@lp.org>
Sent: Friday, February 27, 2026 8:52:19 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
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Subject: Re: EMAIL BALLOT 20260223-01 AMEND POLICY MANUAL

I vote Yes. Bill Redpath

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From: Evan McMahon <evan.m...@lp.org>
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2026 1:32 PM

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From: Keith Thompson <keith.t...@lp.org>
Sent: Friday, February 27, 2026 8:54:03 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
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Subject: Re: EMAIL BALLOT 20260223-01 AMEND POLICY MANUAL

Yes.

Keith Thompson

Region 3 South Rep

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From: Bill Redpath <bill.r...@lp.org>
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From: Doug Knebel <doug....@lp.org>
Sent: Sunday, March 1, 2026 5:28:17 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
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Subject: Re: EMAIL BALLOT 20260223-01 AMEND POLICY MANUAL

I vote yes.

Doug Knebel

LNC At-Large

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From: Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>
Sent: Sunday, March 1, 2026 5:46:11 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
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Subject: Re: EMAIL BALLOT 20260223-01 AMEND POLICY MANUAL

I'd like to see this discussed. Hard to vote without knowing the consequences. 

I am inclined toward a Yes vote — but I do not feel like it is needed since this entire vote is meant to stop a fraudulent act of the chair. 

If my vote is counted, I will vote yes. 

Join the fight and support the removal of Antifa from the LP by donating at the link below:

Lp.org/martindonor 

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From: Bryce Thon <bryce...@lp.org>
Sent: Sunday, March 1, 2026 5:47:40 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik

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Subject: Re: EMAIL BALLOT 20260223-01 AMEND POLICY MANUAL

In the event that my vote gets counted I will be a no vote on this

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From: Mimi Robson <mimi....@lp.org>
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Subject: Re: EMAIL BALLOT 20260223-01 AMEND POLICY MANUAL

If my vote is counted I vote yes. 

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From: Otto Dassing <otto.d...@lp.org>
Sent: Sunday, March 1, 2026 6:28:44 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
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Subject: Re: EMAIL BALLOT 20260223-01 AMEND POLICY MANUAL

Abstain

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From: Ben Weir <ben....@lp.org>
Sent: Sunday, March 1, 2026 7:07:29 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
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Subject: Re: EMAIL BALLOT 20260223-01 AMEND POLICY MANUAL

I vote no.

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From: Otto Dassing <otto.d...@lp.org>
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From: Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>
Sent: Sunday, March 1, 2026 7:44:54 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
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Subject: Re: EMAIL BALLOT 20260223-01 AMEND POLICY MANUAL

I withdraw my yes vote, and change to a No vote, due to issues with the language and circumstances. 

Join the fight and support the removal of Antifa from the LP by donating at the link below:

Lp.org/martindonor 

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From: Meredith Hays <meredi...@lp.org>
Sent: Sunday, March 1, 2026 9:32:57 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
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Subject: Re: EMAIL BALLOT 20260223-01 AMEND POLICY MANUAL

I vote yes. 

Meredith Hays

Region 4 Rep, Libertarian National Committee

lp.org | meredi...@lp.org

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From: Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>
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From: Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>
Sent: Sunday, March 1, 2026 9:48:21 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
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Subject: Re: EMAIL BALLOT 20260223-01 AMEND POLICY MANUAL

Actually no, this is out of order, and may even violate the bylaws. The language on life members seems like a way to manipulate who can attend convention. 

This is wildly inappropriate. 

I abstain from this vote. 

Join the fight and support the removal of Antifa from the LP by donating at the link below:

Lp.org/martindonor 

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From: Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>
Sent: Sunday, March 1, 2026 7:46:11 AM

To: Doug Knebel <doug....@lp.org>; Keith Thompson <keith.t...@lp.org>; Bill Redpath <bill.r...@lp.org>; Evan McMahon <evan.m...@lp.org>; Entire LNC <entir...@lp.org>
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Subject: Re: EMAIL BALLOT 20260223-01 AMEND POLICY MANUAL

I'd like to see this discussed. Hard to vote without knowing the consequences. 

I am inclined toward a Yes vote — but I do not feel like it is needed since this entire vote is meant to stop a fraudulent act of the chair. 

If my vote is counted, I will vote yes. 

Join the fight and support the removal of Antifa from the LP by donating at the link below:

Lp.org/martindonor 

Ua mau ke ea o ka ʻāina i ka pono

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From: Doug Knebel <doug....@lp.org>
Sent: Sunday, March 1, 2026 7:28:17 AM