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Minor parties on primary ballot Libertarian, Constitution, Green and Socialist hopefuls gain entry

Saturday, May 1, 2010 - 11:04

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Kurtis Liston on Voice of Radical Dissent
Wednesday, February 17, 2010 - 15:43

For this special “Liberty Candidates Money Bomb” Edition of Voice of Radical Dissent, Corey interviewed Kurtis Liston, Libertarian running for Ohio’s State House in the 44th District, which covers the majority of Akron. Many subjects were covered, including Jim Traficant’s endorsement and role in this campaign, local media coverage, and goals Kurt would like to achieve if elected in November. Please consider donating to Kurt’s campaign at http://listonforliberty.org

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Student seeks seat in Ohio’s 44th District
Thursday, February 4, 2010 - 00:00

Student seeks seat in Ohio’s 44th District

Daughter fuels his pursuit of office.

Kurt Liston is a student running for office under a Libertarian platform. However, he knows many of his potential voters aren’t sure what his party ideals actually are.

“I’m not a politician or anything,” Liston said. “I’m just a guy, you know, who just wants to stand up for my rights first and everyone else’s second.” By focusing on his own rights, Liston said he encourages others to defend their rights as well.

Liston, 32, lives in Akron with his wife and 2-year-old daughter. He has almost completed his studies for an associate degree in horticulture. Though he has been interested in politics since he was a child, he said his daughter is what spurs his cause.

“I want her to not have to deal with half this crap we have to deal with now,” he said.

Liston is attempting to win a seat in the Ohio House of Representatives. He is the Libertarian candidate for Ohio’s 44th District, which includes mostly the Akron area.

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Traficant seems bitter, but far from broken
Wednesday, February 3, 2010 - 00:00

Traficant seems bitter, but far from broken
Felon attends event in Akron as he plans another run for office

By Stephanie Warsmith
Beacon Journal staff writer

POSTED: 07:10 p.m. EST, Feb 03, 2010

Former Congressman Jim Traficant has no money.

He doesn't even have a campaign committee.

Nevertheless, Traficant, a convicted felon, told an audience in Akron this week that he will make a bid to return to Congress this year.

''They should surrender!'' Traficant said in his booming voice to about 30 people who attended a fundraiser Tuesday night for Kurt Liston, a local Libertarian candidate, at Tangier restaurant. ''People tell me, 'Watch it — they will put you back in prison.' Maybe so. Quite frankly, Scarlett . . . That's the attitude you've got to have.''

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AUDIO Traficant Speaks At Candidate's Fundraiser
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 - 00:00

AUDIO Traficant Speaks At Candidate's Fundraiser
2/2/2010 4:55:54 PM | Aaron Coleman, AkronNewsNow.com

The fundraiser for District House candidate Kurtis Liston brought in a number of attendees that came to support Liston as well as hear from a controversial former congressman.

Former 17th distrcit Congressman James Traficant was on hand at Tangier's in west Akron to meet and greet those in attendance at Liston's fundraiser.

Most of his work centered around his hometown of Youngstown. Traficant was then expelled after being convicted of taking bribes, filing false tax returns, and racketeering, among others. He was sent to prison in 2002.

Traficant, the embattled former U.S. Congressman gave one of his famous no holds barred speeches. He talked about bringing jobs to Ohio and said that intstead of getting wrapped up in labels such as Democrat or Republican, whoever is in office has to work for the people.

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Local news briefs - Jan. 19
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - 00:00

Traficant to speak
AKRON: Former Congressman James Traficant will soon visit Akron.

Traficant, who was released in September after serving seven years in federal prison, will attend a fundraiser for Kurtis Liston, a local Libertarian candidate, at 7 p.m. Feb. 2 at Tangier restaurant, 532 W. Market St.

Liston, who is running for the 44th District seat held by Rep. Vernon Sykes, D-Akron, said the outspoken Traficant will deliver a ''no-holds-barred'' speech and meet and greet attendees.

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