Libertarian Political Club being formed

VW independent staff/submitted information

PAULDING — The 2026 Paulding County Fair saw a new organization with the arrival of the Libertarian Party of Ohio. Christopher Elder, Libertarian candidate for Ohio House District 82, spoke with people as the first Libertarian candidate from Paulding since 2000. District 82 includes all of Paulding, Putnam and Van Wert counties, along with some of Defiance County.

“We are here to offer a new option for people who feel like they don’t belong in either of the two major parties,” Elder said.

Pictured from left to right are Christopher Elder, candidate for Ohio House District 82; Payton Amweg, Elder’s campaign manager, Zach Hall, Chair of LP State Central Committee; a volunteer, and Tom Pruss, Vice Chair of LP Ohio and candidate for Secretary of State. Photo submitted

The booth was also manned by four other Libertarian candidates for statewide offices: Don Kissick and James Mills for governor and lieutenant governor, Bill Redpath for Secretary of State, and Bill Redpath for U.S. Senate.

“Thanks to the amount of interest in a third-party option in the area, we are moving forward with starting a Libertarian Political Club right here in Paulding County,” Elder shared.

For more information on joining the new club, interested parties should contact Elder at 419.670.1831 or elderforoh82@gmail.com

POSTED: 06/23/26 at 8:46 pm. FILED UNDER: News