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About Chase Oliver

Early Life and Background

Born August 16, 1985, in Nashville, Tennessee, Chase Oliver spent 13 years in the restaurant industry before dedicating himself to political activism. He initially supported Barack Obama in 2008 but shifted his allegiance due to foreign policy decisions. Oliver joined the Libertarian Party in 2010, finding common ground with its members at an Atlanta Pride Festival.[8][9][15][16]

Activism and Advocacy

Oliver has been an active voice in various civic discussions. He has spoken out against policies like "Cop City" in Atlanta, advocating for police reform and against the over-militarization of law enforcement.[10][11] He has also championed efforts to remove regulatory barriers that prevent individuals and organizations from assisting the homeless.[13][14]

Identity and Philosophy

Described as "pro-gun, pro-police reform, pro-choice Libertarian" and "armed and gay," Oliver represents a modern face of the Libertarian movement.[6] He aligns with the traditional wing of the party and is associated with the more left-leaning Classical Liberal Caucus.[2][3][43][44]

Political Career

Early Campaigns

Oliver first sought public office in the 2020 special election for Georgia's 5th congressional district, securing 2.04% of the vote.[17] He later ran for the U.S. Senate in Georgia in 2022, garnering 2.07% of the vote and influencing the race dynamics.[69] His candidacy was noted for being the first openly gay Senate bid in Georgia.[19]

Oliver's 2022 Senate campaign against Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker is often cited as a pivotal moment, potentially forcing the election into a runoff.[7] He declined to endorse either major candidate in the runoff, instead proposing a debate forum.[21]

2024 Presidential Nomination

Oliver announced his exploratory committee for the 2024 presidential race in December 2022 and formally declared his candidacy in April 2023.[23][24] He campaigned actively in early states like Iowa, becoming the first third-party candidate to speak at the Des Moines Register Political Soapbox.[26][27][28]

He secured victories in key primaries, including Oklahoma and Iowa.[31][35] Oliver won the Libertarian Party's presidential nomination on the seventh ballot at the national convention, defeating Michael Rectenwald.[3][38] Mike ter Maat was designated as his preferred running mate.[39]

Election Results

In the 2024 general election, Oliver finished fifth in the popular vote, securing 650,126 votes (0.4%) nationwide.[4] His strongest showing was in North Dakota, where he received 1.7% of the vote.[42] Notable endorsements included journalist John Stossel.[40][41]

Key Political Positions

Economic Policy

Oliver advocates for free trade, opposing tariffs, and supports a balanced federal budget to reduce inflation.[6] He proposes selling federal lands to decrease national debt.[50]

  • Education: Supports abolishing the U.S. Department of Education and promoting state-level educational choice. He also opposes federal backing of student loans, advocating for their dischargeability in bankruptcy.[5][51]
  • Healthcare: Critiques the Affordable Care Act for not lowering costs and proposes a gradual phase-out of Medicare and Medicaid over eight years.[53][54][55]
  • Social Security: Characterizes Social Security as a "Ponzi scheme" and advocates for its gradual phase-out by eliminating worker contributions for younger generations while preserving benefits for current retirees.[60][54][55]

Social and Civil Liberties

Oliver is pro-choice but opposes taxpayer funding for abortions, supporting the Hyde Amendment.[45] He advocates for ending the war on drugs, supporting marijuana legalization, and decriminalizing all drugs.[62][63][51]

  • Criminal Justice: Supports ending qualified immunity for law enforcement, abolishing the death penalty, and repealing federal mandatory minimum sentencing.[6][51]
  • LGBT Rights: Opposes government interference in transgender healthcare decisions for minors but believes gender-affirming surgery should be for adults. He defends drag as an art form and opposes laws targeting it, advocating for parental discretion and existing obscenity laws.[57][58][59]
  • Privacy: Advocates for abolishing the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and repealing the Patriot Act and FISA Amendments Act.[51]

Foreign Policy and Climate

Oliver opposes U.S. military aid to Israel and Ukraine, labeling the Gaza offensive as genocide. He also supports closing overseas military bases and advocates for an "Ellis Island-style" immigration system with a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.[12][52][27][56]

  • Climate Change: Believes the free market will drive technological solutions to climate change, replacing carbon-based fuels.[49]
  • Gun Rights: A strong proponent of gun rights, he famously stated, "Armed gays are harder to oppress." He opposes bans on bump stocks.[49][51]
  • Electoral Reform: Supports ranked-choice voting to eliminate runoffs and save taxpayer money, ensuring winners achieve over 50% of the vote.[21]

Electoral History

2020 U.S. House Campaign

In the 2020 special election for Georgia's 5th congressional district, Oliver ran as the Libertarian nominee. He finished with 712 votes, representing 2.04% of the total vote, and was eliminated in the blanket primary.[17]

Georgia's 5th congressional district special election, September 29, 2020
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Kwanza Hall 11,104 31.75%
Democratic Robert Michael Franklin Jr. 9,987 28.55%
Democratic Mable Thomas 6,692 19.13%
Democratic Keisha Waites 4,255 12.17%
Democratic Barrington Martin II 1,944 5.56%
Libertarian Chase Oliver 712 2.04%
Independent Steven Muhammad 282 0.8%
Total votes 34,967 100.00%

2022 U.S. Senate Campaign

In the 2022 Georgia Senate election, Oliver ran as the Libertarian nominee. He secured 81,365 votes, accounting for 2.07% of the popular vote, a result that significantly impacted the race by forcing a runoff between the major party candidates.[69]

2022 United States Senate election in Georgia
Party Candidate Votes % ยฑ%
Democratic Raphael Warnock (incumbent) 1,946,117 49.44% +1.05%
Republican Herschel Walker 1,908,442 48.49% โˆ’0.88%
Libertarian Chase Oliver 81,365 2.07% +1.35%
Total votes 3,935,924 100.0%

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References

  1.  "Campaign 2024: Free and Equal Elections Presidential Debate". February 29, 2024, Retrieved March 22, 2024
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