Lana Leguía
for Secretary of the Libertarian National Committee 2026
Leguía for LNC Secretary
The Libertarian Party is in great need of courageous leadership. Courage to be principled when it matters, courage to put the mission above our egos and courage to steer the party back towards its purpose which is to spread the message of liberty and to get Libertarians elected. The Libertarian Party is not a social club, it is not an outlet for people to express their hubris and it is not a vessel to amplify the Republican or Democratic Parties. I joined the party because I believed in its mission. I did not join the movement because someone asked me to, or because of a caucus promise of grandeur. I am here because I want to support the Libertarian Party’s mission to liberate the individual by challenging the state in the political process and sharing our principles through radical activism. What hope is left if the Libertarian Party fails?
2026 marks my third elected term as Director of Political Affairs for the New Jersey Libertarian Party, my second term as Chair of the Northern Region of the New Jersey Libertarian Party and most recently my appointment as Secretary General of the International Alliance of Libertarian Parties. I am deeply humbled to have the continued trust of so many Libertarians. I have managed state wide campaigns as well as a run for Congress and NJ State Assembly and have been the presiding officer for general assemblies. I can guarantee organization, commitment, and transparency.
I do not take lightly the responsibility of the Secretary. It is more than writing minutes and pressing record on a keyboard. The Secretary is responsible for protecting and maintaining the institutional knowledge of the entire organization. Maintaining the foundation in place that the party has built upon over the last 50 years, keeping the lines of communication open and ensuring transparency to members. Transparency is a top priority of mine. Member participation is a top priority of mine.
I plan on working closely with the previous LNC Secretaries to ensure a smooth transition and identify areas in which the party can improve administratively. I look forward to hearing how I can best serve you all.
Lana Leguía booing Trump at the 2024 Libertarian Convention
Lana Leguía protesting Angela McArdle at the 2025 Freedom Fest
Endorsements
Bruno Pereira
Chair, New Jersey Libertarian Party
As someone who is engaged in the direction and growth of the NJ Libertarian Party, I am proud of endorsing Lana Leguia for Secretary of the Libertarian Party. Her dedication and hard work is unmatched and unparalleled. Her performance as Director of Public Affairs has shown a clear ability to manage communication, maintain structure, and execute with precision.
Lana brings a level of structure, attention to detail, and communication discipline that ensures our processes are executed correctly and consistently.In additionion, Lana would bring consistency and reliability. In a political organization, those qualities create stability. She would bring a reliability that allows the party to focus on expansion, candidate support, and advancing our message rather than resolving internal inefficiencies. The Libertarian Party would be very fortunate to have Lana Leguia as it's Secretary.
Ken Kaplan
Vice Chair, New Jersey Libertarian Party
"Dear Libertarian Party Delegates,
Lana Leguia is one of the hardest workers on behalf of libertarian causes I have ever met. I know she is active in other libertarian organizations as well, but as Vice Chair of the NJ Libertarian Party, I can speak firsthand about what she has done for the NJLP. As our Director of Political Affairs she has actively recruited candidates for public office to run as Libertarians. Most importantly, once recruiting them to run, she has not abandoned them. She has organized volunteers to do petitioning, arranged tabling events, and otherwise assisted candidates. She helped a great deal in my own petitioning drive when I ran for the US Senate in 2024. She is well-organized and conscientious, and would be a tremendous asset as Secretary of the LNC."
W. Sihr
Director of Public Relations, New Jersey Libertarian Party
"Lana Leguia is a pillar of the New Jersey Libertarian Party. She is among the most dedicated and principled members in our affiliate. I haven’t encountered many within the Liberty movement who possess the kind of drive that she does. I seriously doubt that our affiliate would be half as effective without her contribution. She’s exactly the kind of person we need in leadership!"
Vic Kaplan
Director of Membership, New Jersey Libertarian Party
"I have worked with Lana Leguia as part of her state affiliate. Lana has been a dedicated and infatigable activist, who has worked as a regional Chair, a campaign manager, and a Director of Political Affairs. I endorse her for the position of the LNC Secretary, and I am certain that she will provide the same high quality of performance, that she has demonstrated in the past."
Joseph Dunsay
North Regional Representative, New Jersey Libertarian Party
"I first met Lana Leguia a couple of years ago when I became active in the Libertarian Party again. My proposal for the Northern New Jersey region to have a rally was approved, and Lana helped me organize it. A few months later, she became the chair of the Northern New Jersey region, and I became the vice chair. Lana did a great job leading meetings and organizing events. This year, I became the regional rep for the Northern New Jersey region and a candidate for local office. This allowed me to see how well Lana serves as the Director of Political Affairs on the State Board. Lana works tirelessly to recruit candidates and get them on the ballot. She is passionate about her positions, but remains civil while debating them with others. I think her dedication and decorum will make her a valuable member of the LNC. That is why I am endorsing her candidacy for secretary."
Olivia Hayse
District 4 Lead, Libertarian Party of Kansas
"It is my honor to endorse Lana Leguía for LNC Secretary. I have known Lana through LPNJ, LOLA and IALP. In every role I have known her to be extremely responsible, detailed, and dedicated. More importantly, she is consistently, boldly Libertarian and will uphold party principles in ANY room. Lana for Secretary for the next era of the LNC!"
Caitlin Peters
Libertarian Party of California
"We must vote for someone principled, hardworking, supportive, and a steadfast advocate for freedom. I’m honored to endorse Lana Leguía for LNC Secretary. She devotes a significant amount of time and effort to identifying, supporting, and training candidates for the Libertarian Party of New Jersey. She has even written the training manuals for candidates to ensure that they effectively and confidently explain Libertarian ideas. She excels at promoting the principles of the Libertarian Party, which align with the party’s platform, and ensures her efforts reach both voters and the broader political landscape. She can hit the ground running on day one of her term. I really appreciate Lana’s seamless management style. She has lived around the world, which allows her to bring fresh ideas and different perspectives to the forefront. She’s approachable, an effective communicator, and you can trust her to get things done!"
