R. Lee Wrights

American politician

Roger Lee Wrights (June 8, 1958 – May 4, 2017) was an American politician and political activist. He was the founder, editor, and publisher of the online libertarian newsletter Liberty For All.[1]

R. Lee Wrights
Vice Chair Libertarian National Committee
In office
2012–2014
In office
2004–2006
Succeeded byArvin Vohra
Personal details
Born
Roger Lee Wrights

(1958-06-08)June 8, 1958
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedMay 4, 2017(2017-05-04) (aged 58)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Political partyLibertarian (2000–2017)
OccupationWriter; Editor; Communications director
Known forFounder of Liberty For All
WebsiteOfficial website

Wrights was the National Vice Chair of the Libertarian National Committee, serving several different times in that role. Wrights was an unsuccessful contender for the 2012 presidential nomination of the Libertarian Party, finishing as first runner-up to the eventual nominee Gary Johnson. He was briefly a candidate for Governor of Texas in 2014.

Wrights died on May 4, 2017 in Houston, Texas from multiple organ failure caused by cardiac arrest, at the age of 58.[2]

References change

  1. "About Liberty For All". Liberty For All. Archived from the original on 2013-10-25. Retrieved 2013-10-14.
  2. Former LNC Vice Chair, 2012 Presidential nomination runner up Lee Wrights passes away

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