2026 LPO Spring Convention

About This Event

The Libertarian Party of Ohio will host a convention in Dayton, Ohio, from April 24-26, 2026. FEATURING OUR FRIENDS IN LIBERTY: C. Michael Pickens Spike Cohen Cara Schulz Nicholas Sarwark Andrew Heaton Thomas Quiter Convention Schedule Friday – 04/24/2026 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm: Registration and informal networking 7:00 pm: Welcome Mixer in the Hotel VIP Suite (All special guests in attendance) Saturday – 04/25/2026 8:00 am: Breakfast 9:00 am: Welcome and Introductions of candidates for 2026 Panelists: All 2026 Candidates 10:15 am to 11:15 am: Elected Libertarians Q/A Panelists: All Elected Libertarians 11:15am to 12:30pm: A) Communications & Media Training B) Fundraising Training C) County Party Organizing Training 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm: Lunch/Documentary w/ Thomas Quiter Primary Candidate Debates 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm: US Senate – Jeff Kanter / Bill Redpath Ohio Governor – Don Kissick / Travis Vought US House District 9 – Matthew Althaus / David Gedert 3:15 pm to 4:30 pm: B) Libertarian Ethics C) Advancing Liberty Outside the Party 4:30 pm to 5:00 pm: Thank you from LPO / 2026 Celebration 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm: Buckeye Freedom Gala (Food served at 7pm; Music starts at 9pm) w/ Spike Cohen and Andrew Heaton Sunday – 04/26/2026 9:00 am to 11:00 am: ByLaws discussion Committee Chairman: Jim Barbour 11:15 am to 1:15 pm: Platform discussion Committee Chairman: Tom Pruss 1:15 pm: Adjournment Dates: April 24 – April 26, 2026 Location: Dayton Vitality Hotel, 33 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402