Larry Stafford

Larry Stafford is the Libertarian nominee for the United States Senate election in Illinois, 2008.

Libertarian Activism

Stafford has been active in the Rockford Area Libertarian Party since 1999. He was the Illinois Volunteer Coordinator for the 2000 presidential campaign of Libertarian candidate Harry Browne.

Military Service

Stafford enlisted in the United States Army at age 18. He served three years on active duty as aMilitary Police Officer in Alabama, Germany, and Virginia. Stafford achieved the rank of Sergeant E-5 and continued his service as an Army Reservist, during which time he graduated from Parachute Jump School and the Drill Instructor Academy.

Personal

Stafford, 41, resides in South Beloit, Illinois and is married with three children, three stepchildren, and four grandchildren. He has worked as a truck driver for 16 years.

Campaign

Stafford was unanimously selected as the nominee of the Libertarian Party of Illinois at the party's January 2008 State Organizing Committee meeting. Stafford's opponents in the general election include incumbent U.S. Senator Richard Durbin (Democrat), physician Steve Sauerberg (Republican), and retired teacher Kathy Cummings (Green).

External Links

* [http://www.stafford4senate.com Larry Stafford for Senate (official campaign website)]