R. Lee Wrights
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 by | Arvin Vohra |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Roger Lee Wrights June 8, 1958 Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | May 4, 2017 (aged 58) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Libertarian (2000–2017) |
| Occupation | Writer; Editor; Communications director |
| Known for | Founder of Liberty For All |
| Website | Official 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
- "About Liberty For All". Liberty For All. Archived from the original on 2013-10-25. Retrieved 2013-10-14.
- Former LNC Vice Chair, 2012 Presidential nomination runner up Lee Wrights passes away
Other websites
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- Official website
- LibertyForAll.net Archived 2017-05-23 at the Wayback Machine
- Appearances on C-SPAN
- The Foundation For A Free Society
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