Angela Elise McArdle (born June 7, 1983) is an American politician who was the 22nd chair of the Libertarian National Committee from May 2022 until her resignation in February 2025.

[1][2] A former board member of the Mises Caucus,[3] McArdle played a key role in leveraging the Libertarian Party's spoiler effect into securing a pardon for Ross Ulbricht by Donald Trump.

McArdle received her Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Leadership from Biola University in 2009 and a Paralegal Certificate from UCLA Extension in 2013.

[16] McArdle was openly critical of Joe Exotic's short-lived campaign in the 2024 Libertarian Party presidential primaries.

[19] McArdle notably endorsed Libertarian nominee Chase Oliver in the 2024 United States presidential election as a vehicle for Donald Trump's victory.

[23] Harlos then petitioned the Libertarian Party's judicial committee, with the signatures of 188 of the 2024 delegates, arguing that McArdle violated bylaws Articles 2,[a] 3.1,[b] 14.1,[c] 14.3,[d] and 14.4.

[31] During which committee chairman, Blay Tarnoff, ruled that article 2 was "a preparation, not a strict bylaw", however, also stated that the joint fundraiser was improper and asked why the LNC rushed to vote through a motion they had never seen, to which McArdle responded "We were in a hurry.

[31] On January 25, 2025, McArdle announced her intention to resign as LNC Chair, citing new opportunities in the Second Trump Administration, likely under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in the Department of Health and Human Services.

[34][35] Her resignation came in midst of allegations of misconduct in her duties as Chair, specifically funneling party money to her own household.