Bill Redpath
LIB
Won the May 5, 2026 Libertarian primary unopposed
Redpath is a Libertarian Party activist and retired business-valuation consultant from Perrysburg, Ohio, who has been a nine-time Libertarian candidate for public office and chaired the Libertarian National Committee from 2006 to 2010.[1]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
Positions on the issues
- OpposesBroad tariffs on imported goods
Wants to repeal all tariffs, including those imposed under the Trump administration, favoring unilateral free trade.[1]
“Repeal not just Trump's tariffs, but all tariffs. I support a policy of unilateral free trade, which is a pro-consumer trade policy.”
- OpposesExpand immigration enforcement and deportations
Supports open immigration, opposing broad enforcement/deportation, with exceptions only for criminals, terrorists, and those who would harm others.[1]
“All immigration should be allowed except for a handful of people who fall into the categories of criminals, terrorists, the seriously ill, or others who would harm the life, liberty, and property of people here.”
- OpposesContinue U.S. military aid to Israel
Opposes the U.S. 'special relationship' with Israel's government, saying Israel should be treated like any other allied nation.[1]
“The "special relationship" with the government of Israel only leads the US into problems. We should treat Israel like any other allied nation.”
In their words — priorities
- Supports reducing federal spending, warning of a possible debt crisis, and wants the Federal Reserve to focus solely on an inflation target rather than a 'dual mandate' that also targets employment.[1]
- Calls for repealing all tariffs, including those imposed under the Trump administration, in favor of 'unilateral free trade.'[1]
- Supports open immigration except for criminals, terrorists, and others who would pose a danger, and opposes U.S. military interventionism.[1]