The Granite State Libertarian Party condemns calls for political violence and clarifies that statements made by the organization operating as LPNH do not represent GSLP.

The Granite State Libertarian Party (GSLP) unequivocally condemns the recent social-media statement from the organization operating as the “Libertarian Party of New Hampshire” expressing support for the assassination of elected Democrats in New Hampshire.

The @LPNH account posted that it “openly support[s] the assassination of basically every elected Democrat in New Hampshire.”

Calls for the killing of elected officials have no place in legitimate political discourse. Political disagreements—no matter how profound—do not justify initiating violence against those with whom we disagree.

The organization responsible for the statement does not speak for the Granite State Libertarian Party.

GSLP Leadership Responds

Granite State Libertarian Party Chair Rachel Danner said:

“The call for the assassination of all Democratic elected officials in the state of NH is absolutely against the core values of Libertarianism and the Libertarian Party as a whole.

“This kind of behavior is why we formed the Granite State Libertarian Party. LPNH has consistently misrepresented Libertarian values in the state of NH, and our goal as an organization is to encompass those true core values and focus on achieving liberty in our lifetime through the means of peaceful participation, elections, advocacy and engagement.

“We look to build bridges where we can with others, but also stand firm in our beliefs in individual liberty and limited government.”

Membership Director Angela Pence-Ryan, a member of the GSLP Executive Committee, added:

“As an Executive member of the Granite State Libertarian Party, I want to be clear that we do not now or ever condone the use of violence as a means to achieve political or societal goals.

“The core principle of the Libertarian Party is non-aggression. It has been since its founding. This is a non-negotiable for us.

“Any other group claiming the Libertarian name in the state of NH that calls for violence is not practicing true Libertarian values. Specifically LPNH, which was disaffiliated from the National Party this year due to their misaligned political values.

“There is a difference in Libertarianism and the Extremist GOP.”

GSLP Vice Chair Conrad Nelson stated:

“The Granite State Libertarian Party condemns violent rhetoric in politics. The terminally online cowards who hide behind a fraudulent social media account while encouraging others toward violence are not members of our party and do not represent libertarian ideology.”

Distinguishing the Organizations

The Granite State Libertarian Party and the organization operating as LPNH are separate organizations.

The Libertarian National Committee revoked LPNH’s affiliate status on May 25, 2026. The Libertarian Party Judicial Committee later voted 7–0 on August 17 to affirm that revocation.

On September 13, the Libertarian National Committee voted to recognize the Granite State Libertarian Party as its New Hampshire affiliate.

Statements made by LPNH or its social-media accounts therefore do not represent the Granite State Libertarian Party.

Libertarian principles begin with respect for individual rights and opposition to the initiation of force. Those principles apply regardless of political affiliation. Democrats, Republicans, Libertarians, independents, and all Granite Staters are entitled to advocate their political views without threats of assassination or political violence.

The Granite State Libertarian Party will continue advocating for individual liberty through peaceful political participation, elections, public advocacy, and civic engagement. Political disagreements can be vigorous, but they must never become an excuse for initiating violence.

About the Granite State Libertarian Party

The Granite State Libertarian Party is the New Hampshire affiliate recognized by the Libertarian National Committee. GSLP advocates individual liberty, limited government, personal responsibility, and opposition to the initiation of force.

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