FW: Improper Meddling and Coercion in R1; Alert to State Chairs
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From: Andrew Chadderdon <andrew.c...@lp.org>
Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2025 8:05:32 AM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
To: Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>
Subject: Improper Meddling and Coercion in R1; Alert to State Chairs
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On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, Oliver Hall notified the LNC that he would no longer represent our New Mexico affiliate in proposed ballot access litigation, citing involvement by Mr. Martin and myself. See Image1.
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However, evidence indicates Mr. Hall subsequently communicated with Mr. Dereck Scott, Chair of the recognized New Mexico affiliate, suggesting that the pro bono representation offer could proceed if Mr. Martin and I are removed from the LNC. Mr. Nekhaila cited direct communication with Mr. Hall to demonstrate his willingness. See Image2, extract from “Nekhaila Darr Scott Email.pdf”.
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In parallel, despite Mr. Hall’s indication that litigation was still “worth pursuing” (See Image1), the LNC majority changed its vote to oppose joining litigation in support of New Mexico, seemingly leveraging their support to secure our removal.
"All I know is that [Martin and Chadderdon] were fighting for me and our interests, but my State's needs [are] more important. I know there are political problems on boards, I know from experience. Will the LNC help defend the LP brand in New Mexico if we change our regional 1 representation? I really have no choice, I guess? I have just been begging for help for almost 3 years."
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Image1 - Screenshot 2025-09-27 235651.png: [Oliver Hall email withdrawing Pro Bono legal support offer]
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Image2 - Screenshot 2025-09-28 000509.png: [Steven Nekhaila email to Dereck Scott indicating removal of R1 reps as condition of legal support, from “Nekhaila Darr Scott Email.pdf”]
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Image3 - Screenshot 2025-09-28 000818.png: [Paul Darr email building pressure for removal ]
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Image4 - Screenshot 2025-09-28 021708.png: [Extract from “Scott Duress Email.pdf” written by Dereck Scott to Austin Martin and Andrew Chadderdon]
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Image5 - Screenshot 2025-09-28 001841.png: [Part 1 of Tyler Danke posting, indicating knowledge of confidential LNC communications and rallying for removal of Chadderdon and Martin; The provided links offer no substantiation for his claims and his inexplicable awareness about the withdrawal of counsel. This was intentional deception.]
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Image6 - Screenshot 2025-09-28 001911.png: [Part 2 of Tyler Danke posting, indicating knowledge of confidential LNC communications and rallying for removal of Chadderdon and Martin]
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Image7 - Screenshot 2025-09-28 003857.png: [Paul Darr text message sent to R1 State Chair, making misleading claims about LNC events/Martin and Chadderdon]
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Image8 - Screenshot 2025-09-28 025004.png: [Joint statement issued by Democratic Party of New Mexico and imposter Libertarian Party of New Mexico]
Andrew Chadderdon
Region 1 Rep | Libertarian National Committee
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From: Steven Nekhaila <steven....@lp.org>
Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2025 3:12:31 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
To: lnc-public_forward <lnc-publi...@lp.org>
Subject: Re: Improper Meddling and Coercion in R1; Alert to State Chairs
Dear Members of the Libertarian Party,
It is important to clarify the situation regarding recent claims made by Mr. Chadderdon and Mr. Martin.
The loss of pro bono legal representation for New Mexico did not come from any decision by the Chair, Vice Chair, or other members of the LNC. It came directly as a result of the conduct of Mr. Chadderdon and Mr. Martin, whose harassment of our legal counsel made it impossible for him to continue offering pro bono assistance. That harassment has not only been documented, it persists to this day.
To be perfectly clear: they alone are responsible for the withdrawal of pro bono support. Their repeated attempts to blame others for the consequences of their own actions is misleading and damaging to the Party.
As for their other claims:
• Alleged “coercion” of a state chair: What has been presented is a gross distortion. No one on this board has threatened any state chair, nor conditioned LNC support on the removal of representatives. This is conspiracy theory masquerading as evidence.
• “Secret negotiations” and “collusion”: These claims have been recycled repeatedly without proof. Legal counsel and Party leadership have engaged in the standard communications necessary to protect the Party’s legal position, nothing more.
• “Removal of email access” and other supposed retaliation: Administrative measures were taken to protect Party staff and systems from ongoing abuse, while ensuring Mr. Martin still received all official notices and retained his rights to participate in meetings and cast votes. No one was denied their fundamental rights as LNC members. The privilege was restored but the return to decorum was short lived.
• Alleged interference in regional affairs: Outreach to state chairs is part of the normal course of communication. What Mr. Chadderdon and Mr. Martin describe as “pressure” is in fact colleagues sharing concerns about the dysfunction they themselves have caused.
The pattern is clear: accusations are endlessly repeated, evidence is distorted or manufactured, and the Party’s staff, counsel, and volunteers are dragged into constant harassment campaigns. This is destructive behavior that undermines our credibility and drains the resources of the Libertarian Party. At this point it has turned into an emotional vendetta by Mr. Martin and Mr. Chadderon against a large swath of the board, and they must delight in it.
What Mr. Martin and Mr. Chadderdon are conducting is not oversight, but a self-important personal crusade. They have unilaterally styled themselves as “whistleblowers,” while ignoring the fact that oversight and investigations require board approval. Their efforts are not sanctioned, not official, and not credible.
Our members deserve honesty and professionalism. Instead, they are being subjected to a political spectacle. I urge everyone reading these messages to recognize the source of the dysfunction and not allow our Party’s work to be derailed by false narratives.
Sincerely,
Steven Nekhaila
Chairman, LNC
Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2025 4:05:32 AM
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From: Andrew Chadderdon <andrew.c...@lp.org>
Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2025 5:37:25 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
To: LNC Board <lncb...@lp.org>; lnc-public_forward <lnc-publi...@lp.org>
Subject: Re: Improper Meddling and Coercion in R1; Alert to State Chairs
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From: Steven Nekhaila <steven....@lp.org>
Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2025 7:27:23 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
To: Andrew Chadderdon <andrew.c...@lp.org>; LNC Board <lncb...@lp.org>; lnc-public_forward <lnc-publi...@lp.org>
Subject: Re: Improper Meddling and Coercion in R1; Alert to State Chairs
Mr. Chadderdon,
Your email to me did not include the full LNC, nor the list, which was BCC’d, I responded in kind.
I understand that self-awareness is a plant that doesn't grow in everyone's garden.
Regardless, I would expect you to take at least some time to self-reflect on the fact that your actions and the actions of Mr. Martin has lost NM its probono legal support.
I do not understand what your endgame is here, but if it is to punish Region 1 with the consequences of your own actions you sure are winning.
Your receipts fall in line with everything I am saying, your exposé is illuminating to your own actions but I’m not sure what else.
I have attached an image to illustrate, please see figure 1.
Sincerely,
Steven Nekhaila
Chairman, LNC
Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2025 1:37:25 PM