[9] In 1978, Ed Clark, who had been the affiliate's chairman from 1973 to 1974 and later the national presidential candidate in 1980, ran as an independent for governor of California to gain party recognition and received over five percent.

[10] However, the Secretary of State ruled that the two percent requirement was for retaining party recognition and not gaining party recognition and that since Clark had run as an independent and not a Libertarian it would not count either way.

[11] The party filed a lawsuit against the decision, but it was first dismissed then ruled against on appeal.

Libertarian voter registration in the state of California has experienced significant growth.

[21] The regular officers of the Central Committee are the chairman, two regional vice chairmen, secretary, and treasurer.