Libertarian Trails in Close Race for Colorado State House Seat

A scandal plagued Republican Party gave Libertarians a possible opening at winning a seat in the Colorado state legislature.  Libertarian Tim Menger, a man in the right place at the right time, is winning 44% of the vote in this one-on-one way race in Colorado’s 54th state house district.

Unfortunately, the Libertarian didn’t raise or spending any money on his campaign.  However, the local party has stepped up and tried to push Menger over the finish line.

A victory would be huge for the LP.  Only a handful of Libertarians have ever been elected to state legislatures, and never in Colorado.  Currently there is only one Libertarian state representative in office, Dan Gordon from Rhode Island.  Gordon was originally elected as a Republican, but switched parties and earlier this year he failed to qualify for a spot on the ballot in his attempt to seek re-election.

We’ll keep you updated as the rest of the votes are counted!