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Libertarian Party

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Last election

November 5, 2024

Personal
Birthplace
Nashville, Tenn.
Religion
Christian: Episcopalian
Profession
Account executive
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Chase Oliver ran in the 2024 presidential election. He declared his candidacy on April 4, 2023.[1] The Libertarian Party selected him as the party's 2024 presidential nominee and Mike ter Maat as his running mate at the Libertarian National Convention on May 26, 2024.[2]

Oliver completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. In his survey, he said the areas of public policy he was most passionate about were, "Foreign policy (I'm antiwar), criminal justice reform and immigration reform." Click here to view more of his responses.

Oliver was born in Nashville, Tennessee, and raised in Georgia. He began his career working in the restaurant industry for 13 years, then worked as an account executive in the import shipping business.[3][4] As of May 2024, Oliver was the chief executive officer of the Libertarian Party of Metro Atlanta.[5]

Oliver's involvement in politics began as an activist opposing the Iraq war.[4] He joined the Libertarian Party in 2010.[6] At the 2024 Libertarian National Convention Oliver said, "We're going to wake up millions of people, bring them into the tent, and say that if you're living your life in peace without violence, force, fraud, coercion, or theft, your life is your life, your body is your body, your business is your business, and your property is your property. It's not mine, and it sure as hell isn't the federal government's."[7]

Oliver first ran for office as a Libertarian in the 2020 special election for Georgia's 5th Congressional District. In 2022, he ran in the U.S. Senate election in Georgia. Oliver received 2.1% of the vote, meaning no candidate received more than 50% of the vote and Raphael Warnock (D) and Herschel Walker (R) advanced to a runoff.

At the 2024 Libertarian National Convention, party delegates elected Oliver as the Libertarian Party presidential nominee in the seventh round of voting, defeating the ballot option for none of the above 60.6% to 36.6%. On the sixth ballot, Oliver received 49.5% of the vote, followed by Michael Rectenwald, a member of the Mises Caucus, at 44.7%, and none of the above at 5.2%.

See Oliver's presidential campaign overview and Presidential candidates, 2024, for more information about the 2024 presidential election.

Biography

Chase Oliver was born in Nashville, Tennessee. His professional experience includes working in the import shipping business for a multinational liner service. He is affiliated with the Libertarian Party of Atlanta and Outright Libertarians.[3]

Elections

2024

Oliver announced his candidacy for the presidential election on April 4, 2023.[1] He was nominated as the Libertarian Party's presidential nominee on May 26, 2024. Mike ter Maat was selected as Oliver's vice presidential running mate at the convention.[2]

The table below displays states where Oliver appeared on the ballot.

Chase Oliver (L) presidential ballot access by state Election results are subject to change until each state certifies its results.
StateStatus% of vote received
AlabamaLost
 
0.2%
 
AlaskaLost
 
0.8%
 
ArizonaLost
 
0.5%
 
ArkansasLost
 
0.4%
 
CaliforniaLost
 
0.4%
 
ColoradoLost
 
0.6%
 
ConnecticutLost
 
0.3%
 
DelawareLost
 
0.3%
 
FloridaLost
 
0.2%
 
GeorgiaLost
 
0.3%
 
HawaiiLost
 
0.5%
 
IdahoLost
 
0.4%
 
IllinoisWrite-in
 
0%
 
IndianaLost
 
0.6%
 
IowaLost
 
0.4%
 
KansasLost
 
0.5%
 
KentuckyLost
 
0.3%
 
LouisianaLost
 
0.3%
 
MaineLost
 
0.6%
 
MarylandLost
 
0.5%
 
MassachusettsLost
 
0.5%
 
MichiganLost
 
0.3%
 
MinnesotaLost
 
0.4%
 
MississippiLost
 
0.2%
 
MissouriLost
 
0.7%
 
MontanaLost
 
0.7%
 
NebraskaLost
 
0.6%
 
NevadaLost
 
0.4%
 
New HampshireLost
 
0.5%
 
New JerseyLost
 
0.2%
 
New MexicoLost
 
0.4%
 
New YorkDisqualified
 
0%
 
New YorkWrite-in
 
0%
 
North CarolinaLost
 
0.3%
 
North DakotaLost
 
1.7%
 
OhioLost
 
0.4%
 
OklahomaLost
 
0.5%
 
OregonLost
 
0.4%
 
PennsylvaniaLost
 
0.4%
 
Rhode IslandLost
 
0.3%
 
South CarolinaLost
 
0.4%
 
South DakotaLost
 
0.6%
 
TexasLost
 
0.6%
 
UtahLost
 
1.1%
 
VermontLost
 
0.4%
 
VirginiaLost
 
0.4%
 
WashingtonLost
 
0.4%
 
West VirginiaLost
 
0.3%
 
WisconsinLost
 
0.3%
 
WyomingLost
 
1.5%
 

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Oliver in the news

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This section features up to five recent news stories about Oliver and his presidential campaign. For a complete timeline of Oliver's campaign activity, click here.

  • October 24, 2024: The Pre-General Federal Election Commission campaign finance reporting deadline passed. Oliver raised $39,518 and spent $48,872, with $5,279 cash on hand as of October 16.[8]
  • October 23, 2024: Oliver participated in a Free and Equal Elections Foundation debate with Jill Stein (G) and Randall Terry (Constitution Party) in Los Angeles, California.[9]
  • October 22, 2024: Oliver held a campaign event in West Hollywood, California.[10]
  • October 20, 2024:
    • Oliver campaigned at Phoenix Pride in Phoenix, Arizona.[11]
    • The October monthly Federal Election Commission campaign finance reporting deadline passed. Oliver raised $68,075 and spent $66,692, with $14,633 cash on hand as of September 30.[12]
  • October 18, 2024: Oliver held campaign events in El Paso, Texas.[13]


2022

See also: United States Senate election in Georgia, 2022

General runoff election

General runoff election for U.S. Senate Georgia

Incumbent Raphael Warnock defeated Herschel Walker in the general runoff election for U.S. Senate Georgia on December 6, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Raphael Warnock
Raphael Warnock (D)
 
51.4
 
1,820,633
Image of Herschel Walker
Herschel Walker (R)
 
48.6
 
1,721,244

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 3,541,877
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General election

General election for U.S. Senate Georgia

Incumbent Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker advanced to a runoff. They defeated Chase Oliver in the general election for U.S. Senate Georgia on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Raphael Warnock
Raphael Warnock (D)
 
49.4
 
1,946,117
✔
Image of Herschel Walker
Herschel Walker (R)
 
48.5
 
1,908,442
Image of Chase Oliver
Chase Oliver (L)
 
2.1
 
81,365

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 3,935,924
Candidate Connection = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Georgia

Incumbent Raphael Warnock defeated Tamara Johnson-Shealey in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Georgia on May 24, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Raphael Warnock
Raphael Warnock
 
96.0
 
702,610
Image of Tamara Johnson-Shealey
Tamara Johnson-Shealey
 
4.0
 
28,984

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 731,594
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate Georgia

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Georgia on May 24, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Herschel Walker
Herschel Walker
 
68.2
 
803,560
Image of Gary Black
Gary Black
 
13.4
 
157,370
Image of Latham Saddler
Latham Saddler Candidate Connection
 
8.9
 
104,471
Image of Josh Clark
Josh Clark Candidate Connection
 
4.0
 
46,693
Image of Kelvin King
Kelvin King
 
3.2
 
37,930
Image of Jonathan McColumn
Jonathan McColumn
 
2.4
 
28,601

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 1,178,625
Candidate Connection = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

2020

See also: Georgia's 5th Congressional District special election, 2020

General runoff election

Special general runoff election for U.S. House Georgia District 5

Kwanza Hall defeated Robert Franklin in the special general runoff election for U.S. House Georgia District 5 on December 1, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Kwanza Hall
Kwanza Hall (D)
 
54.3
 
13,450
Image of Robert Franklin
Robert Franklin (D) Candidate Connection
 
45.7
 
11,332

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 24,782
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General election

Special general election for U.S. House Georgia District 5

The following candidates ran in the special general election for U.S. House Georgia District 5 on September 29, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Kwanza Hall
Kwanza Hall (D)
 
31.7
 
11,104
✔
Image of Robert Franklin
Robert Franklin (D) Candidate Connection
 
28.6
 
9,987
Image of Mable Thomas
Mable Thomas (D)
 
19.1
 
6,692
Image of Keisha Sean Waites
Keisha Sean Waites (D)
 
12.2
 
4,255
Image of Barrington Martin II
Barrington Martin II (D)
 
5.6
 
1,944
Image of Chase Oliver
Chase Oliver (L) Candidate Connection
 
2.0
 
712
Image of Steven Muhammad
Steven Muhammad (Independent)
 
0.8
 
282

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 34,976
Candidate Connection = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Chase Oliver completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Oliver's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Chase Oliver is a 37-year-old Libertarian activist living in Atlanta. Dubbed “…the most influential Libertarian in America…” by Rolling Stone, Oliver is a champion of the rights of the individual against the growing power of the state. He began his political activism opposing the War in Iraq under George Bush, aligning with the Libertarian Party after an encounter at the Atlanta Pride Festival in 2010. In 2020 he ran for Congress in Georgia’s 5th district to complete the term of the late civil rights icon John Lewis. In 2022, he ran for US Senate, debating incumbent Senator Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker’s empty podium. Oliver was widely credited with causing the runoff election between Warnock and Walker. He advocates the adoption of Ranked Choice Voting to avoid future runoffs.
  • Voters deserve a President who will respect their inherent individual rights.
  • Our democracy is functionally broke under a two-party system.
  • The United States should take the lead in engendering peace both at home and abroad.
Foreign policy (I;m antiwar), criminal justice reform and immigration reform.
Both of my grandfathers for their strong work ethics and their devotion to their families.
"The Libertarian Mind" by David Boaz.
Honesty, transparency and integrity.
Empathy for those who live lives different from myself. My willingness to put myself in the shoes of others. I am also adaptable and willing to listen to those who have knowledge that I may not.
To properly execute laws and legislation as enacted by Congress, so long as those laws respect and protect inherent rights and liberties. It is also the President's duty to defend all citizens' rights as Commander in Chief.
A world made more free
First Iraqi War, I was just turning 5.
My first job was at a restaurant as a dishwasher. I worked at that restaurant for seven years, albeit not as a dishwasher. I worked my way up to General Manager.
Dune by Frank Herbert. I like it because it serves an an object lesson in the corrupting influence of power.
Commander William T. Riker
Flowers by Miley Cyrus
Making ends meet, navigating working paycheck-to-paycheck to get bills paid.
Pardoning Julian Assange, Edward Snowden, Ross Ulbrect, and Leonard Peltier.
Voting for one of my opponents continues the cycle of the lesser of two evils that results in ever-worsening candidates. Voting for me signals a true desire for change while building a foundation for a party that can continue to challenge the duopoly.
I can think of nothing that the majority of my party opposes that I support. This doesn't account for the minority opinions of which I oppose, but that wasn't the question.
Ending Qualified Immunity, civil asset forfeiture, ending the death penalty and other criminal justice reforms.
I would want to be chairperson of a charity/nonprofit.
My views on market economics changed over time as I grew as a libertarian.
I'm from the government, and I'm here to help you.
I would focus the primacy of market and diplomatic relationships while greatly lessening the importance of military ties and action.
Obama was an effective communicator even if I disagreed with his message. Biden's commitment to his family is inspiring, even though I disagree with his politics.
Although this may not necessarily be a strength, Trump is open and honest about being a disruptor. I like Bush's artistic endeavors.
The sovereignty of one's bodily autonomy must not be infringed upon the state or any other government actor.
Calvin Coolidge
A running mate should be someone positive, hardworking, and tireless in their campaigning. Cabinet officials should be dedicated to the Constitution and the limits it places on their office.
Adherence to the separation of powers, who believes in a limited Executive, adherence to the Constitution, and protecting fundamental inherent human rights. Judicial nominees should also be of even temperament.
The expansion of executive power at the expense of the legislative has been for the worse, and counter to the intent of the Framers.
They're critical to a functioning democracy.

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2022

Chase Oliver did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Candidate Connection

Chase Oliver completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Oliver's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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My name is Chase Oliver and I am running innthe September 29th special election for Georgia's 5th district.

I am running on a platform of criminal justice reform and ending wars abroad and at home.

I would love to earn your vote and provide a Libertarian voice to the US House.
  • Criminal Justice Reform
  • End Foreign Wars
  • End the Drug War
End Qualified Immunity

End No-Knock raids
End Militarized Police
End Civil asset forfeiture
End the Drug War

End the wars overseas and bring the troops home
One of my personal heroes is Bayard Rustin, a man who helped plan the 1963 march on Washington and preached the mediate of change through peaceful nonviolent resistance.

Honestly and principled positions and working with empathy, respect and love for others.
Honesty

Integrity

Empathy
I would like my term to be a symbol that having more choices on the ballot and more voices in the debate is a positive for the politics of this nation.

I would like my personal legacy to be that I fought for what I believe in with honesty and fairness.
I was 6 years old when the Gulf War happened. I can still remember President Bush coming on TV to announce the war had ended.
My very first job was at Taco Bell. I was not there for more than a few months, but it began a 13 year career in the restaurant industry.
The Lord of the Rings trilogy. I love epic fantasy and these are of course classics.
Captain Benjamin Sisko from Star Trek DS9
The Storm is Passing Over. A really moving gospel song about overcoming troubles. Its a favorite of mine
The House is unique in that it gives each and every community a voice in our federal legislature. Unlike the Senate which is statewide, the House gives voters a chance to bring their neighborhood concerns to the highest deliberative body in our government, the US Congress.
I believe values like honesty, empathy, and the willingness to work hard for success are more important factors than previous titles held or offices won.
Reducing the power and scope government has over our lives.

In nearly every sector, there is a government footprint that is too large and assaulting the liberty of Americans and people around the globe.

We must reduce the power of the Authoritarian state and give power back where it should reside, with the people.
Yes. Allows for a regular change in the body.
Yes. One problem with our overreaching government is the entrenched power interests.
Currently, Representative Justin Amash.

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Campaign finance summary

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Chase Oliver campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* President of the United StatesLost general$481,990 $479,897
2022U.S. Senate GeorgiaLost general$14,206 $8,762
2020U.S. House Georgia District 5Lost general$9,225 $5,220
Grand total$505,421 $493,880
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 X, "Oliver on April 4, 2023," accessed May 29, 2024
    2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Reason, "Chase Oliver Is the Libertarian Party's Presidential Pick," May 26, 2024
    3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 20, 2020
    4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Daily Journal, "Libertarian presidential candidate Chase Oliver makes stop in Greenwood," September 25, 2023
    5. ↑ Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Who is Chase Oliver? Things to know about the Libertarian presidential candidate," May 28, 2024
    6. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 3, 2024.
    7. ↑ YouTube, "Libertarian Party National Convention 2024 Day 2," May 25, 2024
    8. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Pre-General," accessed October 25, 2024
    9. ↑ C-SPAN, "Free and Equal Elections Foundation Debate," October 23, 2024
    10. ↑ Oliver's campaign website, "Meet Chase at The Abbey!" October 22, 2024
    11. ↑ X, "Rebekah Massie on October 20, 2024," accessed October 21, 2024
    12. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "October Monthly," accessed October 21, 2024
    13. ↑ Oliver's campaign website, "Meet Chase!" October 18, 2024


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