DES MOINES, IOWA (February 1, 2024) — The Libertarian Party of Iowa (LPIA) has announced that four-term US Congresswoman and 2020 Presidential Candidate Lt Col Tulsi Gabbard will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming LPIA Dinner on Saturday, February 17. This event promises to be a momentous occasion as Lt Col Gabbard is known for her principled stance on individual liberties and non-interventionist foreign policy.

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 16, 2024) — In the heart of the Hawkeye State, where the significance of retail politics and the cultivation of grassroots teams is deeply ingrained, Chase Oliver, former Libertarian Party candidate for the US Senate in Georgia, emerged as the winner of the 2024 LPIA Presidential Preference Straw Poll.

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 10, 2024) — The Libertarian Party of Iowa proudly announces its upcoming Pre-Iowa Caucus Debate, showcasing a number of the distinguished candidates vying for the party's Presidential nomination. Set to take place on January 14, 2024, 3-5PM, at F&O's in Des Moines. This event is open the public, and the LPIA encourages caucus-goers, and potential delegates to attend, and engage with candidates and their visions for the future.

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 2, 2024) — In an endorsement that resonates with the historical values of Iowa, Joseph Howe, a stalwart figure in Iowa's libertarian landscape and former Libertarian Party of Iowa Chairman, extends a significant endorsement to Nikki Haley for the upcoming Iowa Caucus.

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 8, 2023) — The Libertarian Party of Iowa (LPIA) acknowledges the recent approach by Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign, a testament to the growing recognition that the spectrum of American political discourse must encompass diverse perspectives, particularly those centered on individual liberty. As the third-largest party in Iowa, we embrace and encourage the inclusion of varied voices in our democratic process.

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 22, 2023) — The Libertarian Party of Iowa is excited to announce that it will hold its 2024 Caucus and Presidential Straw Poll on January 15, 2024, aligning with the date chosen by the other two major parties in the state. This historic event, occurring on Martin Luther King Jr Day, will honor the spirit of the First in the Nation Iowa Caucus, which are known for their small, intimate gatherings in each county.

Ed Wright (fmr LPIA Chair), ToyA Johnson (2022 State Senate candidate), Rick Stewart (2022 Gubernatorial candidate), Jules Cutler (LPIA Chair), Jeni Kadel (2022 State House candidate), and David Green (State Central Committee member)

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 9, 2022) — While some areas are still reporting absentee and early-vote totals, it appears mathematically safe to declare that the Rick Stewart/Marco Battaglia top of the ballot ticket received enough votes to clear the 2% threshold for party status in Iowa.

PRESS RELEASE (July 23, 2019) — The Libertarian Party of Iowa (LPIA) and Thomas Halterman filed a lawsuit against Iowa Senator Claire Celsi in federal court for violating the First Amendment rights of Iowans.

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 18th, 2019) — The Libertarian Party of Iowa will be convening at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Friday, March 29, and Saturday, March 30, for the 2019 Libertarian Party of Iowa State Convention.