The LPM ran four candidates in the provincial election of 1986, one fewer than was required for official party certification.
It never came close to electing a member to the legislature, and Buors has acknowledged the LPM is a marginal political force in the province.
Dennis Rice became party leader at some point in the early 1990s, and stepped down two days after the 2003 election was called.
Like most right-libertarian parties, the LPM advocated the view that government activities which affect the lives of citizens (whether in social or economic matters) be kept to a minimum.
All the proper forms for Elections Manitoba were gathered, signed, sealed and delivered and on February 27, 2007 it became the Freedom Party.