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Subject: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

We have an LNC email ballot.  Votes are due to the LNC List on this email thread by 11:59 pm Pacific Time on April 2nd, 2026.


Motion: 
move to increase the "legal-proactive" budget line item by $10,000 and direct the Chair to sign the retainer proposal with Fresh IP in the amount of $20,000, plus an hourly rate as specified.

Co-Sponsors:  Nekhaila
 
Vote Threshold Required: 3/4
 
Secretary’s Notes: None


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Yes

Travis L. Bost
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Yes

Andrew Chadderdon
Region 1 Rep | Libertarian National Committee

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Aye.

Sincerely,
Steven Nekhaila
Chairman, LNC


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I vote Yes

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Yes

Andrew Watkins
At Large | Libertarian National Committee


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I vote Aye.

Dustin Coffell
Region 3 North Representative, Libertarian National Committee

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Aye

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Yes.  


Ua mau ke ea o ka ʻāina i ka pono


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Mr. Secretary,

The 3/4 vote threshold listed on this ballot is incorrect. PM §1.05(1) states: "The budget may be amended at any time by a majority vote of the LNC." The only elevated threshold in §1.05 is 2/3, applicable when a spending increase does not specify a funding source or equivalent reduction. There is no provision in the Policy Manual requiring a 3/4 vote for budget amendments.

Please correct the vote threshold. I reiterate my yes vote.

Andrew Chadderdon
Region 1 Rep | Libertarian National Committee

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I believe 2/3rds is correct as we do not have a funding source (such as a donor), and we have not cut elsewhere on the budget.

Sincerely,
Steven Nekhaila
Chairman, LNC


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Thank you, Mr. Chair. 

I agree the correct threshold is 2/3 under PM §1.05(1). Mr. Secretary, please update the ballot accordingly.

I urge all LNC members to cast your votes promptly. Our recognized affiliate in New Mexico has waited nearly six months for us to act on our unanimous commitment. Let's not make them wait another week.

Andrew Chadderdon
Region 1 Rep | Libertarian National Committee

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I was under the same impression that it was 2/3, but was then told prior to starting the ballot it was 3/4.

I have corrected it on the vote tracker.

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We should have an AI Clippit character attached to all of our governing documents. That little dude was helpful.

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Thank you for the correction Mr Secretary

Andrew Chadderdon
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Aye

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I vote no. 

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Yes. 

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Yes

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Colleagues,

I'd like to thank Mr. McGee and Mr. Lam for casting their votes since my last message, and everyone else who has already done so.
We are entering the final days of this ballot. The following members have not yet cast a vote:

  • Vice Chair Darr
  • Treasurer Redpath
  • Mr. Vinson
  • Mr. Knebel
  • Mr. Thompson
  • Ms. Hays
  • Mr. Dassing
  • Mr. Ford

We currently have 10 of 17 slots acted on. There is no reason this ballot should need to run its full duration. Please vote.

Andrew Chadderdon

Region 1 Rep | Libertarian National Committee


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Abstain
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Colleagues,

This ballot expires tomorrow night. We currently have 9 yes votes and need 12 to pass. Three more yes votes will secure the authorization that this body unanimously directed on October 5, 2025, and unanimously budgeted for on December 6, 2025.

I want to be direct about the math: under the 2/3 threshold, every member who does not cast a yes vote has the same effect as voting no. Silence will kill this motion.
The following members have not yet voted:

  • Vice Chair Darr — voted yes on October 5; voted on the Izzy Aly resolution on 3/27
  • Treasurer Redpath — voted yes on October 5; voted yes on every prior authorization of this litigation at every level
  • Mr. Vinson — voted on the Izzy Aly resolution on 3/26; cosponsored the FARA resolution on 3/28
  • Mr. Knebel — voted yes on October 5; voted on the Izzy Aly resolution yesterday; voted on the Afroman ballot
  • Mr. Thompson — alternate voted yes on October 5; engaged extensively on the FARA resolution
  • Ms. Hays — voted yes on October 5; voted on the Izzy Aly resolution on 3/26; voted on the Afroman ballot on 3/27
  • Mr. Ford — voted yes on October 5; voted on the Afroman ballot on 3/26

Every one of these members has been active on this list during the ballot period. Every one of them except Mr. Vinson voted yes to direct this very litigation on October 5. The budget for it was adopted unanimously on December 6. The ExCom authorized it 6–0 on March 16.

Our recognized affiliate in New Mexico has been waiting for us to act on our commitment for nearly six months. They are watching. This body has a duty to defend our affiliates from the fraudulent misrepresentation being perpetrated against them. Please vote.

Andrew Chadderdon

Region 1 Rep | Libertarian National Committee


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I vote yes


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From: Paul Darr <paul...@lp.org>
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I vote yes.

Respectfully,

Paul Darr
Vice Chair
Libertarian National Committee

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I’ll change my vote to yes.
From: Paul Darr <paul...@lp.org>
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From: Bill Redpath <bill.r...@lp.org>
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To: Pat Ford <pat....@lp.org>; Andrew Chadderdon <andrew.c...@lp.org>; Otto Dassing <otto.d...@lp.org>; Jonathan McGee <jonatha...@lp.org>; Aron Lam <aron...@lp.org>; Ben Weir <ben....@lp.org>; Sam Bohler <samuel...@lp.org>; Andrew Watkins <andrew....@lp.org>; Evan McMahon <evan.m...@lp.org>; Steven Nekhaila <steven....@lp.org>; Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>; Bryce Thon <bryce...@lp.org>; Dustin Coffell <dustin....@lp.org>; Entire LNC <entir...@lp.org>
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Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

I vote Yes. Bill Redpath

From: Pat Ford <pat....@lp.org>
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From: Keith Thompson <keith.t...@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 2, 2026 9:53:56 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
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Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

I vote no.
What's the Joke with this image? I kept seeing people using ...

Keith Thompson
Region 3 South Rep

From: Bill Redpath <bill.r...@lp.org>
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From: Mimi Robson <mimi....@lp.org>
Sent: Friday, April 3, 2026 12:19:25 AM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
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Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

Now that I'm home from work and can better pay attention to what I'm doing. . .

As Ms. Hays had eye surgery yesterday I will be voting yes on behalf of Region 4.

In Liberty,

Mimi Robson

LNC Region 4 Alternate

lp.org | mimi....@lp.org


From: Keith Thompson <keith.t...@lp.org>
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From: Doug Knebel <doug....@lp.org>
Sent: Friday, April 3, 2026 2:00:47 AM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
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Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

Nay

Doug Knebel 
LNC At-Large

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From: Sam Bohler <samuel...@lp.org>
Sent: Friday, April 3, 2026 2:03:36 AM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
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Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

I'm changing my vote to No

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Samuel Bohler
At-Large, Libertarian National Committee

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From: Doug Knebel <doug....@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 2, 2026 9:00 PM

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From: Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>
Sent: Friday, April 3, 2026 2:25:20 AM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
To: Sam Bohler <samuel...@lp.org>; Doug Knebel <doug....@lp.org>; Mimi Robson <mimi....@lp.org>; Keith Thompson <keith.t...@lp.org>; Bill Redpath <bill.r...@lp.org>; Pat Ford <pat....@lp.org>; Andrew Chadderdon <andrew.c...@lp.org>; Otto Dassing <otto.d...@lp.org>; Jonathan McGee <jonatha...@lp.org>; Aron Lam <aron...@lp.org>; Ben Weir <ben....@lp.org>; Andrew Watkins <andrew....@lp.org>; Evan McMahon <evan.m...@lp.org>; Steven Nekhaila <steven....@lp.org>; Bryce Thon <bryce...@lp.org>; Dustin Coffell <dustin....@lp.org>; Entire LNC <entir...@lp.org>

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Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

In this week's episode of "LIABILITY!" we have an amazing lineup of aspiring corrupt politicians ...

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From: Sam Bohler <samuel...@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 2, 2026 4:03:36 PM

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From: Mimi Robson <mimi....@lp.org>
Sent: Friday, April 3, 2026 2:54:42 AM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
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Cc: lnc-public_forward <lnc-publi...@lp.org>
Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

I am in consultation with my state regarding this motion, so for the moment I am going to change my vote to "non-voting". Meaning as of right now Region 4 has not yet voted.

In Liberty,

Mimi Robson

LNC Region 4 Alternate

lp.org | mimi....@lp.org


From: Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 2, 2026 7:25 PM

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From: Robert Vinson <robert...@lp.org>
Sent: Friday, April 3, 2026 3:35:59 AM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
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Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

I vote yes
From: Mimi Robson <mimi....@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 2, 2026 9:54:42 PM

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From: Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>
Sent: Friday, April 3, 2026 3:48:49 AM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
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Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

If needed, I think my fiduciary duties require me to vote yes. 

Ua mau ke ea o ka ʻāina i ka pono



From: Robert Vinson <robert...@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 2, 2026 5:36:04 PM

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From: Bryce Thon <bryce...@lp.org>
Sent: Friday, April 3, 2026 3:53:20 AM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
To: Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>; Robert Vinson <robert...@lp.org>; Mimi Robson <mimi....@lp.org>; Sam Bohler <samuel...@lp.org>; Doug Knebel <doug....@lp.org>; Keith Thompson <keith.t...@lp.org>; Bill Redpath <bill.r...@lp.org>; Pat Ford <pat....@lp.org>; Andrew Chadderdon <andrew.c...@lp.org>; Otto Dassing <otto.d...@lp.org>; Jonathan McGee <jonatha...@lp.org>; Aron Lam <aron...@lp.org>; Ben Weir <ben....@lp.org>; Andrew Watkins <andrew....@lp.org>; Evan McMahon <evan.m...@lp.org>; Steven Nekhaila <steven....@lp.org>; Dustin Coffell <dustin....@lp.org>; Entire LNC <entir...@lp.org>

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Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

Your vote and my vote are not needed Mr. Martin, as Mr. Chadderdon and Mr. Lam both voted, I am proud to see the entire region 1 supports one of the LNC's affiliates though 

Libertas sub Christo Rege

Bryce Thon|Region 1 2nd Alternate|Libertarian National Committee

From: Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 2, 2026 10:48:49 PM

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From: Andrew Chadderdon <andrew.c...@lp.org>
Sent: Friday, April 3, 2026 4:58:13 AM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
To: Bryce Thon <bryce...@lp.org>; Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>; Robert Vinson <robert...@lp.org>; Mimi Robson <mimi....@lp.org>; Sam Bohler <samuel...@lp.org>; Doug Knebel <doug....@lp.org>; Keith Thompson <keith.t...@lp.org>; Bill Redpath <bill.r...@lp.org>; Pat Ford <pat....@lp.org>; Otto Dassing <otto.d...@lp.org>; Jonathan McGee <jonatha...@lp.org>; Aron Lam <aron...@lp.org>; Ben Weir <ben....@lp.org>; Andrew Watkins <andrew....@lp.org>; Evan McMahon <evan.m...@lp.org>; Steven Nekhaila <steven....@lp.org>; Dustin Coffell <dustin....@lp.org>; Entire LNC <entir...@lp.org>

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Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

Colleagues,

I am alarmed that members are changing their votes on the final day of a ballot to authorize trademark litigation that this body has unanimously supported at every prior stage.

I would ask any member who has changed or is considering changing their vote: what has changed since October 5, when you voted unanimously to direct this litigation? What has changed since December 6, when you unanimously budgeted for it? What has changed since March 16, when the ExCom authorized it 6–0?

Andrew Chadderdon
Region 1 Rep | Libertarian National Committee

From: Bryce Thon <bryce...@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 2, 2026 11:53:20 PM

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From: Robert Vinson <robert...@lp.org>
Sent: Friday, April 3, 2026 5:06:58 AM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
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Cc: lnc-public_forward <lnc-publi...@lp.org>
Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

There is an active effort to spread misinformation and inaccurate facts to board members in a poor attempt to appear as if negotiation is possible at this stage (as if we haven't attempted to before).

These same people are not trying to get us to hold back on litigation with other parties. Saving the party money is not their goal.

I will be getting with the rest of the litigation committee and present the relevant facts and timeline to the board.

-RV
From: Andrew Chadderdon <andrew.c...@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 2, 2026 11:58:13 PM

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From: Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>
Sent: Friday, April 3, 2026 5:11:41 AM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
To: Robert Vinson <robert...@lp.org>; Andrew Chadderdon <andrew.c...@lp.org>; Bryce Thon <bryce...@lp.org>; Mimi Robson <mimi....@lp.org>; Sam Bohler <samuel...@lp.org>; Doug Knebel <doug....@lp.org>; Keith Thompson <keith.t...@lp.org>; Bill Redpath <bill.r...@lp.org>; Pat Ford <pat....@lp.org>; Otto Dassing <otto.d...@lp.org>; Jonathan McGee <jonatha...@lp.org>; Aron Lam <aron...@lp.org>; Ben Weir <ben....@lp.org>; Andrew Watkins <andrew....@lp.org>; Evan McMahon <evan.m...@lp.org>; Steven Nekhaila <steven....@lp.org>; Dustin Coffell <dustin....@lp.org>; Entire LNC <entir...@lp.org>

Cc: lnc-public_forward <lnc-publi...@lp.org>
Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

I'm sincerely thankful for your integrity, Mr. Vinson. 

I've heard there is pressure behind the scenes on each occurrence that this matter has been up for a vote. 

Much love and respect!

Austin Martin
R1

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

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From: Pat Ford <pat....@lp.org>
Sent: Friday, April 3, 2026 6:55:19 AM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
To: Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>; Robert Vinson <robert...@lp.org>; Andrew Chadderdon <andrew.c...@lp.org>; Bryce Thon <bryce...@lp.org>; Mimi Robson <mimi....@lp.org>; Sam Bohler <samuel...@lp.org>; Doug Knebel <doug....@lp.org>; Keith Thompson <keith.t...@lp.org>; Bill Redpath <bill.r...@lp.org>; Otto Dassing <otto.d...@lp.org>; Jonathan McGee <jonatha...@lp.org>; Aron Lam <aron...@lp.org>; Ben Weir <ben....@lp.org>; Andrew Watkins <andrew....@lp.org>; Evan McMahon <evan.m...@lp.org>; Steven Nekhaila <steven....@lp.org>; Dustin Coffell <dustin....@lp.org>; Entire LNC <entir...@lp.org>

Cc: lnc-public_forward <lnc-publi...@lp.org>
Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

To the Board

I voted against suing Angela McCardle because of the near certainty of significant expense realized by the Party, with the real uncertainty of physically recovering those expenses, even in the event of prevailing in court.

I sponsored the resolution presented to the Libertarian Party Executive Committee to pursue litigation against the Libertarian Party of New Mexico, in part, due to the continued intransigence of LPNM officers in addressing copyright & property issues. My hope? That the threat of legal action would bring LPNM to the “table” with an opportunity to address these and a series of related issues.

That hope, at least for now, has been realized. Leadership of the LPNM has committed to a meeting Monday evening with the Libertarian National Committee and Free New Mexico with an eye towards resolution. Avoiding costly litigation. Those negotiations must conclude within the week. In the event of failure, I will motion to recommit this resolution immediately.

I do not revel in this latest saga of Libertarian Game of Thrones. I joined the National Party with the hope of realizing political gains in the fight to achieve true liberty in my lifetime. Instead, I've spent years reacting to the latest litigation du jour, watching petty power struggles, and endless internal struggles. Meanwhile, our political adversaries grow strong by advancing policy, legislation and community engagement. I can think of few instances where any sort of strategy/tactics have been discussed at National Meetings.

I realize this may make certain individuals angry. So be it. My responsibility is to the financial health of the organization.And while some may point to the critical nature of our Intellectual Property Rights, a point in which I am in complete agreement, a few days finally spent in legitimate negotiations in ending this madness, will be time well spent.

Accordingly, I change my vote to expressed abstention





Regards


Pat Ford
Libertarian National Committee
Chair Convention Oversight Commitee
617.835.1899
Pat....@LP.org


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From: Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>
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From: Andrew Chadderdon <andrew.c...@lp.org>
Sent: Friday, April 3, 2026 7:58:56 AM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
To: Pat Ford <pat....@lp.org>; Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>; Robert Vinson <robert...@lp.org>; Bryce Thon <bryce...@lp.org>; Mimi Robson <mimi....@lp.org>; Sam Bohler <samuel...@lp.org>; Doug Knebel <doug....@lp.org>; Keith Thompson <keith.t...@lp.org>; Bill Redpath <bill.r...@lp.org>; Otto Dassing <otto.d...@lp.org>; Jonathan McGee <jonatha...@lp.org>; Aron Lam <aron...@lp.org>; Ben Weir <ben....@lp.org>; Andrew Watkins <andrew....@lp.org>; Evan McMahon <evan.m...@lp.org>; Steven Nekhaila <steven....@lp.org>; Dustin Coffell <dustin....@lp.org>; Entire LNC <entir...@lp.org>

Cc: lnc-public_forward <lnc-publi...@lp.org>
Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

The record will reflect that this body unanimously directed this litigation on October 5, 2025, unanimously budgeted for it on December 6, 2025, and unanimously authorized it 6–0 on March 16, 2026 — and then failed to confirm that authorization when members reversed their votes on the final day of the ballot.

The suggestion that Mr. Luchini should be given yet another opportunity to negotiate is not supported by the record. He has been served with multiple cease and desist letters over the course of several years and has refused to comply with any of them. Following the most recent cease and desist — which the LNC authorized but which the Chair delayed sending for approximately three weeks — Mr. Luchini responded by issuing a joint public statement with the New Mexico Democratic Party under the Libertarian Party name. That is not the conduct of a party interested in good-faith negotiation. That is deliberate escalation.

I also note with concern that the subject of the pending trademark litigation was apparently in direct communication with LNC members during the final hours of this ballot. Mr. Ford's own email confirms that negotiations were initiated while votes were still being cast. The propriety of the opposing party in proposed litigation lobbying board members to block that litigation should concern every member of this body.

Mr. Ford, I will hold you to your public commitment: negotiations must conclude within the week, and upon failure, this motion is recommitted immediately. I expect that any outcome short of full compliance with the LNC's cease and desist demands — including the complete and permanent cessation of unauthorized use of our registered trademarks — will be treated as a failure of negotiations.

Andrew Chadderdon
Region 1 Rep | Libertarian National Committee

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Sent: Friday, April 3, 2026 2:55:19 AM

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From: Jonathan McGee <jonatha...@lp.org>
Sent: Friday, April 3, 2026 9:50:57 AM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
To: Andrew Chadderdon <andrew.c...@lp.org>; Pat Ford <pat....@lp.org>; Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>; Robert Vinson <robert...@lp.org>; Bryce Thon <bryce...@lp.org>; Mimi Robson <mimi....@lp.org>; Sam Bohler <samuel...@lp.org>; Doug Knebel <doug....@lp.org>; Keith Thompson <keith.t...@lp.org>; Bill Redpath <bill.r...@lp.org>; Otto Dassing <otto.d...@lp.org>; Aron Lam <aron...@lp.org>; Ben Weir <ben....@lp.org>; Andrew Watkins <andrew....@lp.org>; Evan McMahon <evan.m...@lp.org>; Steven Nekhaila <steven....@lp.org>; Dustin Coffell <dustin....@lp.org>; Entire LNC <entir...@lp.org>

Cc: lnc-public_forward <lnc-publi...@lp.org>
Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

For the reasons listed by Mr. Ford, I will also be changing my vote to an expressed abstention.  Negotiations must conclude within the week, and upon failure, this motion is recommitted immediately.

Jonathan McGee
Region 2 Representative, Libertarian National Committee


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From: Andrew Watkins <andrew....@lp.org>
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Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

Stall, stall, stall. “Reconciliation” is not viable and it was made clear when our CaD letters were ignored multiple times by the illegitimate party. I also heard, and correct me if I’m wrong, that there was an attempt by some who are associated with the illegitimate affiliate to take board positions on our recognized affiliate at their recent convention. I believe they were unsuccessful. This has gone on for too long and been stonewalled since October. Follow the rules or get disaffiliated, stop using our trademark or get sued. Those are true consequences, and I’ve heard others express that they wish to see consequences for wrongdoing and causing damage to the party. Falsely claiming to be an affiliate of this organization while competing with a true affiliate causes damage to that affiliate and to the parent organization. This opens us to further legal and financial liability. This is poor stewardship.

Andrew Watkins
At Large | Libertarian National Committee


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From: Bryce Thon <bryce...@lp.org>
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Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

There is no reconciliation, there is a party in New Mexico run by Mr. Luchini that is actively committing fraud by pretending to be an affiliate of us, and several of you just voted to allow him to continue to commit that fraud. Disgusting

Libertas sub Christo Rege

Bryce Thon|Region 1 2nd Alternate|Libertarian National Committee

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From: Otto Dassing <otto.d...@lp.org>
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Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

I wonder if LPNH will be afforded this much grace when this board inevitably goes after them. 
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From: Travis Bost <travi...@lp.org>
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Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

I believe this motion PASSED with 12 ayes. 

If indeed it has finally brought “LPNM” to the table for good faith negotiations, I am cautiously optimistic.

Travis L. Bost
LNC At-Large
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From: Keith Thompson <keith.t...@lp.org>
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Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

Maybe my napkin math is off, Mr. Bost, but I believe it failed with 11 votes.
Have I miscounted? I am still drinking my coffee, so it's quite possible. Please let me know if I'm off.
But I fully agree that I hope to see this move forward toward a peaceful reconciliation. 

Keith Thompson
Region 3 South Rep

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From: Otto Dassing <otto.d...@lp.org>
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Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

Mr. McGee voted Yes on this. It’s listed as Abstain in your calculation.
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From: Keith Thompson <keith.t...@lp.org>
Sent: Friday, April 3, 2026 1:38:36 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik

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Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

Ah, I see Mr. McGee's vote was changed after midnight pacific time.

However, it looks like the reason we use pacific time is because it's the last affiliate's time zone.
That is, we leave the ballot open until the last affiliate's day has ticked over.

And if we're to use that logic, would it not be Hawaii time? 

Keith Thompson
Region 3 South Rep

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From: Andrew Watkins <andrew....@lp.org>
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Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

The ballot says pacific time 

Andrew Watkins
At Large | Libertarian National Committee


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From: Keith Thompson <keith.t...@lp.org>
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Cc: lnc-public_forward <lnc-publi...@lp.org>
Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

Are you suggesting that Evan never makes mistakes in his ballot emails? =) 

Keith Thompson
Region 3 South Rep

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From: Otto Dassing <otto.d...@lp.org>
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Cc: lnc-public_forward <lnc-publi...@lp.org>
Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

I’m suggesting you are making a mistake. All the ballots say “Pacific Time”.
From: Keith Thompson <keith.t...@lp.org>
Sent: Friday, April 3, 2026 9:40:06 AM

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From: Andrew Watkins <andrew....@lp.org>
Sent: Friday, April 3, 2026 1:42:51 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
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Cc: lnc-public_forward <lnc-publi...@lp.org>
Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

No, clearly mistakes have been made, and that happens, but our previous secretary also used Pacific time on ballots. I would think we would say “11:59 PM Last Affiliate Time” or “Hawaii Time” if it is not meant to be Pacific Time.

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From: Bryce Thon <bryce...@lp.org>
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Cc: lnc-public_forward <lnc-publi...@lp.org>
Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

Mr. Thompson, the ballots have always said Pacific Time on the LNC, you are only bringing it up now because you support the Luchini party and don't want us fulfilling our obligations of defending our affiliates at Mr. Luchini and his party's expense.

Please do better

Libertas sub Christo Rege

Bryce Thon|Region 1 2nd Alternate|Libertarian National Committee

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From: Keith Thompson <keith.t...@lp.org>
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Cc: lnc-public_forward <lnc-publi...@lp.org>
Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

I do not recall a previous instance where someone has cast a ballot that would change the outcome after the stated closing time, but before the last affiliate's day has ended. 


Keith Thompson
Region 3 South Rep

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From: Andrew Watkins <andrew....@lp.org>
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Cc: lnc-public_forward <lnc-publi...@lp.org>
Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

The ballot closed before the vote in question was changed. It is very clear.

Andrew Watkins
At Large | Libertarian National Committee


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From: Keith Thompson <keith.t...@lp.org>
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Cc: lnc-public_forward <lnc-publi...@lp.org>
Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

The ballot also says 3/4.

Keith Thompson
Region 3 South Rep

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From: Andrew Watkins <andrew....@lp.org>
Sent: Friday, April 3, 2026 1:51:43 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik

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Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

And it was clarified to be wrong. Stop trying to play games please. We know when the deadline is and has always been.

Andrew Watkins
At Large | Libertarian National Committee


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From: Bryce Thon <bryce...@lp.org>
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Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

Mr. Thompson, rather or not your statement is true is irrelevant to the matter. Mr. Martin has been on the board approximately a year at this point and you are only bringing this up now. The ballot was closed. Attempting to retcon the ballot's closing time to conveniently get the results you desire is shameful

Libertas sub Christo Rege

Bryce Thon|Region 1 2nd Alternate|Libertarian National Committee

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Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

Attempting to use Mr. McMahon's mistakes to your advantage is also highly inappropriate. If you believe his mistakes have been so damning that they're worth bringing up in this capacity, you could motion for his removal. Otherwise you clearly don't think his mistakes are worth addressing in any capacity other than in ways that benefit you.

Libertas sub Christo Rege

Bryce Thon|Region 1 2nd Alternate|Libertarian National Committee

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From: Steven Nekhaila <steven....@lp.org>
Sent: Friday, April 3, 2026 2:27:17 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
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Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

Hello All,

I wanted to make a few things clear.

Ballots have been ending at 11:59PM Pacific time for about two decades, it is also specified in the ballot. If the Secretary meant Siberian time, Beijing time, or Hawaiian time, it would be specified.

Furthermore, the 3/4 threshold was a copy and paste mistake, according to the Secretary, and was corrected immediately in the vote tracker to 2/3rds and has remained 2/3rds the entire ballot.

Accordingly, votes cast/changed after the April 2 11:59PM PST deadline are not timely and do not count towards the ballot.

Sincerely,
Steven Nekhaila
Chairman, LNC

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From: Bryce Thon <bryce...@lp.org>
Sent: Friday, April 3, 2026 2:28:40 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
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Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

Thank you Mr. Chair for your ruling

Libertas sub Christo Rege

Bryce Thon|Region 1 2nd Alternate|Libertarian National Committee

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