03 Aug 2026

Libertarian Party of Iowa Addresses Third Congressional District Nomination Following Medical Emergency

By Libertarian Party of Iowa

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 3, 2026) — The Libertarian Party of Iowa has announced that Third Congressional District nominee Marco Battaglia has experienced a medical emergency that prevents him from continuing his campaign.

"Our thoughts are with Marco and his family as they focus on his health and recovery," said Stephanie Berlin, chair of the Libertarian Party of Iowa.

08 Jul 2026

Judge Sets July 21 Evidentiary Hearing in Gluba-Cutler Ballot Access Challenge

By Libertarian Party of Iowa

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 8, 2026) — On July 7, Polk County District Court scheduled a full-day evidentiary hearing for July 21 in the legal challenge brought by Libertarian gubernatorial candidates Nicholas Gluba and Jules Cutler after the State Objection Panel voted to remove them from Iowa's 2026 general election ballot.

24 Jun 2026

Libertarian Gubernatorial Ticket Appeals Ballot Removal

By Libertarian Party of Iowa

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 24, 2026) — The Gluba-Cutler campaign filed a petition for judicial review in Polk County District Court Tuesday, June 23, asking a judge to reverse the State Objection Panel’s decision and restore Nicholas Gluba and Jules Cutler to the November general election ballot. The campaign collected more than 8,000 signatures from Iowans statewide — more than double the 3,500 required by law.

05 Jan 2026

Libertarian Party of Iowa Demands Congressional Vote on Venezuela Military Action

By Libertarian Party of Iowa

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 5, 2026) — Before a single Iowa National Guard member is sent to Venezuela, Congress must debate and vote. That's not a political position — it's the Constitution.

23 Dec 2025

Libertarian Party of Iowa Welcomes Federal Marijuana Rescheduling

By Libertarian Party of Iowa

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 23, 2025) — The Libertarian Party of Iowa welcomes President Trump’s decision to reschedule marijuana under federal law — moving it from Schedule I to Schedule III — a change that recognizes medical use and reduces long-standing barriers to research, innovation, and lawful economic activity.

13 Jun 2025

After Israeli Strikes on Iran, Libertarian Party of Iowa Slams Statehouse Inaction on Defend the Guard Bill

By Libertarian Party of Iowa

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 13, 2025) — As nearly 2,000 Iowa National Guard troops are being deployed to the Middle East amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, the Libertarian Party of Iowa is renewing its call for urgent action on Defend the Guard legislation.

12 Jun 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Betrays Farm Families: Libertarian Party Condemns Government-Sanctioned Land Theft

By Libertarian Party of Iowa

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 12, 2025) — The Libertarian Party of Iowa denounces Governor Kim Reynolds' veto of House File 639 today as an unconscionable betrayal that will allow corporations to steal Iowa family farms through government force.

06 Mar 2025

Libertarian Party of Iowa Condemns HSB281 as an Attack on Voter Choice

By Libertarian Party of Iowa

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 6, 2025) — The Libertarian Party of Iowa (LPIA) strongly opposes House Study Bill 281, a blatant attempt to silence political competition in Iowa by raising the threshold for major party status from 2% to 10%.

This unprecedented five-fold increase would effectively eliminate alternative parties from the political landscape, denying Iowans the right to real electoral choices.

08 Nov 2024

Libertarian Party of Iowa Endorses Rep Thomas Massie for Secretary of Agriculture

By Libertarian Party of Iowa

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 8, 2024) — The Libertarian Party of Iowa (LPIA) is proud to announce its endorsement of Representative Thomas Massie for Secretary of Agriculture.

His commitment to individual liberty, sustainable farming practices, and the protection of small American farms makes him the ideal candidate for this position.

11 Sep 2024

Libertarian Party of Iowa Launches Write-In Campaigns After Supreme Court Ruling

By Libertarian Party of Iowa

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 11, 2024) — Despite the Iowa Supreme Court’s ruling allowing a handful of Republicans to remove Libertarian candidates from the November ballot, the Libertarian Party of Iowa is not backing down. The party remains committed to providing Iowans with real options as candidates Nicholas Gluba (1st District), Marco Battaglia (3rd District), and Charles Aldrich (4th District) launch their write-in campaigns.

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