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David Bergland
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Bergland in 1976
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| 4th and 12th Chair of the Libertarian National Committee |
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| In office 1998–2000 |
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| Preceded by | Steve Dasbach |
| Succeeded by | Jim Lark |
| In office 1977–1981 |
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| Preceded by | Ed Crane |
| Succeeded by | Alicia Clark |
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| Born |
David Peter Bergland
June 4, 1935 Mapleton, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | June 3, 2019 (aged 83) |
| Political party | Libertarian |
| Spouse | Sharon Ayres |
| Alma mater | Long Beach City College University of California, Los Angeles University of Southern California |
David Peter Bergland (June 4, 1935 – June 3, 2019) was an American politician who was the United States Libertarian Party's nominee for President of the United States in the 1984 presidential election, and also served twice as the chair of the Libertarian National Committee.
Background
Bergland was born June 4, 1935, in Mapleton, Iowa, the son of Gwendolyn (née McCalman) and Cedores P. Bergland.
Political campaigns and activities
A resident of California and a lawyer, Bergland ran unsuccessfully for office several times, always as a Libertarian. In 1974, he ran as a write-in candidate for California Attorney General. In 1978, Bergland ran for the California state senate district 36, receiving 5.8% of the vote to finish third out of the three candidates on the ballot.
Bergland received the party's vice-presidential nomination in the 1976 presidential election, sharing the ticket with Roger MacBride. The MacBride/Bergland ticket received 172,553 votes (0.2%).
He served as the party's national chair from 1977 to 1981, and from 1998 to 2000.
In 1980, Bergland ran for the United States Senate, finishing third of five with 202,410 votes (2.4%).
Bergland received the Libertarian Party's presidential nomination in the 1984 presidential election. He and his running mate, Jim Lewis, received 228,111 (0.3%).
He managed the 2000 Libertarian presidential campaign of Harry Browne. Bergland endorsed the Free State Project in January 2006.
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In the 1980s, Bergland wrote a book entitled, Libertarianism in One Lesson (ISBN: 0975432648). .....
Death
Bergland died on June 3, 2019, one day short of his 84th birthday, of prostate cancer.
