Libertarian Party of Ohio

The Libertarian Party of Ohio (LPO) was the product of a women's project for limited government, organized in 1972 by Kay Harroff and fellow Randians of a chapter of Objectivists meeting regularly in Cleveland.

In 1982 LPO state chair Ann Leech achieved first ever ballot access with party brand.

Over the years, a number of local candidates have been elected, while the Libertarian Party has been active in key issues, such as eminent domain.

This includes Republicans connected to then-Governor Kasich having a part in the partisan challenge of Charlie Earl's primary efforts.

In the 2008 presidential election this resulted in eight candidates on the ballot for president representing six political parties (along with two independents).