Long time Libertarian Party and independent candidates’ Campaign Manager John LaBeaume died unexpectedly at his home in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. He was 52.
Originally from the St. Louis area, I met John at the age of 14, when I was sent to St. Louis to petition for a three day weekend to help Ron Paul and LP Missouri candidates get on the 1988 General Election ballot.
John was the Campaign Manager for the outstanding Rob Sarvis for Governor of Virginia campaign in 2013. Sarvis, as the Libertarian Party candidate, received 146,084 votes, or 6.52%, in a three-way race.
John was also the current Campaign Adviser for the Bill Redpath for US Senate campaign in Ohio and the Terry Lynch for Washington, DC City Council, Ward 1, campaign.
He also advised the Redpath for US House campaigns in the 10th District of Virginia in 2010 and 2014.
John will certainly be missed.
So Redpath went from a Ron Paul guy to a Soros supporter? Interesting.
Also dead today is the illegal demon rat gerrymandering scheme for Virginia.
Thanks for posting. Sad, sad news. John was a wonderful person and a deeply original thinker and character.
In a surprise move, the Virginia Supreme Court correctly struck down the way the vote was called as unconstitutional and satanic, even though the vast majority of the court are themselves demon rats who worship Lucifer.
Where’s the post on Virginia?
Tom,
They’re trying to find the fakest fake news source they can about it.
Thanks for posting this. John was a great guy and one of the most authentic and interesting people I’ve ever had the chance to call a friend. He will be deeply missed by so many in Washington, DC and beyond. Love that guy!
Did LeBeaume help get Redpath’s opponent thrown off the ballot?
Very sorry for your loss.
I’m very sorry to hear this. What a guy. Rest in Peace, John.