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2028 Libertarian Presidential nominee
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NOV 7, 2028Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleBusinessman
PartyIndependent
Political ideologyLibertarian
GenderMale
LocationNew York
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BackgroundBusinessman
Notable personal detailsLarry Sharpe is an American businessman, entrepreneur, and political activist who has been a Libertarian candidate for governor of New York and sought the Libertarian vice-presidential nomination in 2016. He has worked as an executive coach and management/strategic consultant and has taught as a guest instructor in subjects including English, management, and business. He is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and a father of two.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports lowering and simplifying taxes, reducing regulatory burdens on businesses, and eliminating certain taxes (including proposals to phase out property and state income taxes) funded by alternative mechanisms. Proposes tax-code simplification including options like a flat tax with a poverty exemption and policies to shift funding toward a state social trust and community-directed credits. Emphasizes smaller government spending and deregulation to stimulate economic growth and support small businesses.
Healthcare
Supports market-oriented, consumer-driven healthcare reforms including transparent provider pricing, use of HealthCare Debit Accounts and HSAs, removal of licensing and Certificate-of-Need barriers, expansion of telemedicine and broader scope for nonphysician clinicians. Proposes converting state-funded plans (e.g., Medicaid) into flexible accounts and preserving backup safeguards for low-income patients. Emphasizes reducing regulation to increase provider choice and lower costs rather than expanding government-run programs.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate is personally opposed to abortion but believes the state should not make decisions about a woman’s body and supports preserving individual reproductive choice; policy proposals emphasize expanding access to over‑the‑counter birth control and non‑abortion alternatives to reduce abortions. He opposes government prohibitions that would punish poor women and favors making contraception and adoption/surrogacy options more accessible and affordable.
Climate & Energy
Supports expanding renewable energy and removing regulatory barriers to clean technologies, advocates for advanced (Gen‑4) nuclear power as part of a low‑carbon mix, and calls for holding polluters financially accountable while supporting energy infrastructure to ensure reliable supply. Positions accept transitional use of fossil fuels and emphasize market/technical solutions and energy reliability rather than complete immediate phase‑out of fossil fuels.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate calls for repealing New York’s NY SAFE Act, supports expanding lawful firearm transport and loosening permit restrictions, and defends ownership of firearm accessories such as silencers. He opposes red flag-style provisions and emphasizes protecting Second Amendment rights over additional gun-control measures.
Polls
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Endorsements
2028 Libertarian Presidential nominee
Endorsers of Larry W. Sharpe for 2028 Libertarian Presidential nominee
Libertarian Party of New York
Elected official
Libertarian Party of New York endorsed Larry W. Sharpe for Governor of New York in 2026.
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