Libertarian Party of Connecticut

The Libertarian Party (LP) is the party of principle.

We believe words have meaning, and that one should stand for what he believes in, as well as the political party he joins. This party believes in individual liberty and responsibility, and defends property rights to defend those liberties, and hold individuals accountable, as well as defending universal rights of individuals. We freely acknowledge that the Libertarian Party is not for everyone. Consequently, we have standards for our members.

As of 2005, membership in the LP has been a bit complicated. It used to be that joining the National Libertarian Party (LNC) automatically made you a member of the Libertarian Party of Connecticut (LPCT). This is no longer the case, for various reasons. Moreover, one can register his party affiliation as Libertarian on the voter roles without joining the LP. Just like any other party, more people are registered Libertarian than are members of the LP.

You have the option to join the National Party (LNC), the Connecticut Party (LPCT), or both. If you wish to join the LNC, click here.

As per Article II of the LPCT bylaws, one can become a member or associate member of the LPCT. To become a member, one has to be a resident of Connecticut, agree with the Aims and Purpose as set out in the bylaws, and sign the following statement: "I hereby certify that I do not believe in or advocate the initiation of force to achieve political, social, or economic goals." The annual dues for membership are $25.00, but if paid by PayPal.com, $30.00. To pay by mail, Print this form, and mail to:

Membership LPCT
P.O. Box 4069
Yalesville, Connecticut 06492

To pay by PayPal, click on the Pay Now button and follow the directions. By doing so it is understood that you are a resident of Connecticut and you sign the statement: "I hereby certify that I do not believe in or advocate the initiation of force to achieve political, social, or economic goals."

The other membership option is associate membership. Essentially, it is the same, but without the voting privileges of members in meeting, except committees they were appointed to, and cannot sit on the State Central Committee (SCC) or the Judicial Committee. The requirements to be an associate member are the same as member, but one does not have to be resident of Connecticut and does not have to pay any annual dues. To become an associate member, print this form, and send it to:

Membership LPCT
P.O. Box 4069
Yalesville, Connecticut 06492

Each member is eligible to be appointed to the SCC or Judicial Committee, or any ad hoc Committees or organizations, and to make appeal to any of those constituted bodies just mentioned.