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Position Statements of Charles Ballay, M.D.,
Libertarian Candidate for U.S. President
Charles Ballay, M.D., Libertarian, Statement #2 on LGBTQ Rights
As a proud New Orleanian, my leadership and governance style is deeply rooted in the city's vibrant tapestry of diversity and inclusion....

Charles Ballay
Apr 29, 20242 min read
Charles Ballay, M.D., Libertarian, Statement II on Gun Control and 2nd Ammendment
The Second Amendment, guaranteeing the right to bear arms, is a cornerstone of American liberty, deeply embedded in the nation's...

Charles Ballay
Apr 29, 20243 min read
Charles Ballay, M.D., Libertarian, Statement on Green Mass Transportation
In an age where high-speed and electric rail systems around the globe have become synonymous with economic prosperity, environmental...

Charles Ballay
Apr 3, 20243 min read


Charles Bally, M.D., Libertarian, Statement on Gun Control and the Second Amendment
With its profound guarantee of the right to bear arms, the Second Amendment embodies a core aspect of American identity, championing...

Charles Ballay
Mar 27, 20243 min read
Charles Ballay, M.D., Libertarian, Caution Against Signs of "1984" Party Dominance
In 1984, Orwell masterfully illustrates a world where the truth is malleable, and the Party's control over information perpetuates its...

Charles Ballay
Mar 16, 20243 min read
Charles Ballay, M.D., Libertarian, Statement #2 on Military and Foreign Interventions
(This post is a response to a recent email received on the topic; for my initial, broader statement on the U.S. military and foreign...

Charles Ballay
Mar 7, 20242 min read
Charles Ballay, M.D., Libertarian, Statement on LGBTQ Rights and Gender Identity
As a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, a city renowned for its rich tapestry of cultures, vibrant life, and the harmonious coexistence...

Charles Ballay
Mar 6, 20242 min read


Charles Ballay, M.D., Libertarian Candidate for POTUS -- Why 2024 Is the Year to Vote Libertarian
In the contemporary American political landscape, a growing sentiment among voters is dissatisfaction with the two major parties,...

Charles Ballay
Mar 6, 20243 min read


Charles Ballay, M.D., Libertarian, Officially on the 2024 Nebraska Primary Ballot of Presidential Candidates
I am very happy to share the news that I am on the ballot as a Libertarian candidate for U.S. President, in the Nebraska Primary...

Charles Ballay
Mar 4, 20241 min read
Charles Ballay, M.D., Libertarian, Statement on Immunizations
This is a brief statement written to reply to a question about my position on immunizations, and I will expand on this important topics...

Charles Ballay
Feb 13, 20241 min read


Charles Ballay Road to the Libertarian Convention '24
Schedule of In-Person and Virtual Debates and Talks for Charles Ballay, M.D., Libertarian Candidate for US President 2024 Libertarian...

Charles Ballay
Feb 8, 20241 min read
Charles Ballay, M.D., Libertarian Candidate for President, Podcast Interview with Big John
It was an honor, privilege and pleasure to be featured on Big John's Libertarian podcast, "The Big Questions with Big John". It's a...

Charles Ballay
Feb 8, 20241 min read
Charles Ballay, M.D., Position on U.S. Immigration Policy
The United States is currently grappling with immigration policies that are mired in complexity and inefficiency, as exemplified by the...

Charles Ballay
Jan 20, 20244 min read
Charles Ballay, M.D., Libertarian, Position on Taxation and Economic Reform
As a Libertarian presidential candidate, I propose a transformative approach to taxation and economic policy that prioritizes clarity,...

Charles Ballay
Jan 8, 20242 min read
Charles Ballay, M.D., Libertarian Candidate for U.S. President, Regarding "The Wasted Vote"
In the U.S. political landscape, the pejorative "wasted vote" is used collectively by the dominant Democratic and Republican parties to...

Charles Ballay
Jan 3, 20244 min read
Charles Ballay, M.D., Libertarian, Officially on the 2024 North Carolina Primary Ballot of Presidential Candidates
I am very happy to share the news, official as of today, that I am on the ballot as the Libertarian candidate for U.S. President, in the...

Charles Ballay
Jan 2, 20241 min read


Charles Ballay, M.D., Libertarian, Officially on the 2024 California Primary Ballot of Presidential Candidates
I am very happy to share the news, official as of today, that I am on the ballot as the Libertarian candidate for U.S. President, in the...

Charles Ballay
Dec 29, 20231 min read
Charles Ballay, M.D., Libertarian, Plan for U.S. Healthcare Reform
The United States healthcare system, despite its substantial per capita expenditure of 17.3% of GDP, lags behind other industrialized...

Charles Ballay
Dec 20, 20235 min read
Charles Ballay, M.D., Libertarian, Regarding Presidential Ballot Access
A Tale of Two Democracies In 2005, my cousin served as an Army Ranger stationed in Baghdad during the Iraqi parliamentary election. His...

Charles Ballay
Dec 6, 20233 min read
Charles Ballay, M.D., Libertarian, Statement on the Need for Congressional Term Limits
Rejuvenating American Democracy As the sun rises on the horizon of the 2024 election cycle, it casts its light on an issue pivotal to the...

Charles Ballay
Nov 30, 20233 min read
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