Here’s a recent media release from the Libertarian Party:

Dear fellow Libertarians,

The Libertarian Party of Ohio was granted ballot access a few hours ago based on a lawsuit filed June 6, 2008. The court ordered the 8 Congressional and General Assembly candidates to be placed on the general election ballot with party affiliation.

“This is a big victory for the 1st Amendment, the liberty-minded citizens of Ohio, and the Libertarian Party,” said party chair Kevin Knedler. “We will not go away and we will be heard. We simply are citizens that want our state and our country back.”

Libertarian Party officials from across the country chimed in to congratulate the Ohio party on their victory.

“I am delighted to express my admiration for you and the Ohio LP for this tremendous achievement,” wrote Pat Dixon, chair of the Texas LP. “The Buckeye state will be a huge player in November. It will be great the next time I get back to Dayton to see LP campaign signs in people’s yards like I saw Bill Peirce signs in 2006.”

US District Court Judge Edmund Sargus granted a preliminary injunction Thursday but will hold his order for 10 days to permit the Secretary of State the right to appeal. If appealed, the case would be heard by the the Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

“Thanks to all Libertarians who worked and prayed for this day,” said vice chair Jeremiah Arn. “All of us are very excited, but the biggest victory is for presidential candidate Bob Barr. We have before us the best LP presidential ticket and the best chance to make a difference!”

Because of the chance of an appeal, however, party officers requested Thursday that all remaining ballot access petitions be returned to the state headquarters immediately. This will allow for a timely filing if the petitions are necessary. To date, more than 7,500 petition signatures have been received.

Find more news at www.lpo.org or BobBarr2008.com.

Warmly,

Jeremiah Arn
vice chair
media@lpo.org