Vermont Libertarians have chance to win on a small budget.
The average house race campaign cost in Vermont averages $3,000 - $5,000.  Help these guys get there. 


From Ben Todd:

I would like to share some exciting news about my campaign. I am the chair of the Orleans county Vermont Libertarian Party. I am seeking a state house seat in the Vermont district of Orleans-Caledonia 1.

I ran for the same seat in 2004 as the VTLP's only house candidate. I spent only $150. We printed brochures, and made signs with paperboard and spray paint. When the campaign ended it was very successful. We calculated it as between 4-5% but Ballot Access News calculated it as almost 8% of the vote. I got equal coverage in the local press.

This year I am taking advantage of Vermonts open election laws. People tend to call them fusion campaigns. In Vermont a candidate can accept nominations from multiple parties. In my case I was nominated by the Libertarian Party, and I filed for the Republican primary. This is a two seat district, and only one other candidate filed for the primary I will automaticly get the Republican nomination. As it stands now I will be listed on the ballot as Libertarian/Republican.

This gives me a chance most Libertarian candidates never get. I am on equal footing with the democrats, and Republicans.

This is a small district of only 5200 registered voters. The adverage house campaign spends between $3000 and $5000. So far I have raised $800. I have been promised another $1000 and will probably get another $500 from the state party. We are still short of funds. A donation of any size would be a huge help. I would also encourage anyone interested to sign up for my email list or visit my blog for updates.

To donate by paypal or creditcard go to: www.toddforhouse.com

To donate by mail send to:

Todd for House
430 park st. #7a
Barton, VT 05822

Thank you in advance for your support.

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BENJAMIN TODD          
Candidate for State House
www.toddforhouse.com
Phone: 802.239.3015