| 1988 presidential election | |
  Nominees Paul and Marrou | |
| Convention | |
|---|---|
| Date(s) | September 4–6, 1987 |
| City | Seattle, Washington |
| Candidates | |
| Presidential nominee | Ron Paul of Texas |
| Vice-presidential nominee | Andre Marrou of Alaska |
| Other candidates | Russell Means of South Dakota |
The 1987 Libertarian National Convention was held at the Sheraton Hotel in Seattle, Washington, from September 4 to September 6, 1987.[1] Ron Paul of Texas was chosen as the Libertarian Party's nominee for president in the 1988 election.[2]
Libertarians hold a National Convention every two years to vote on party bylaws, platform and resolutions and elect national party officers and a judicial committee. Every four years it nominates presidential and vice presidential candidates.[3]
- ^ Gilmore, Susan (September 6, 1987). "Libertarian nominee plans to spread word". The Seattle Times. p. A1.
- ^ Turner, Wallace (September 6, 1987). "Libertarians Pick Ex-Congressman in '88 Bid". The New York Times. Retrieved May 27, 2012.
- ^ "Libertarian Party Bylaws". Archived from the original on 2008-06-05.