Objectively speaking, 2016 was the Libertarian Party's ideal year at any time. Foltz, Richard (2016). Iran in World History. GOP defections in 2016 also gave the L.P. The L.P. nominee was on the ballot in all 50 states and the District of Columbia for the very first time considering the fact that 2000, and he outperformed the Green Party's Jill Stein in each one.