Meet the Travis County Candidates of 2024

US Senate: Ted Brown

Ted joined the Libertarian Party in 1979 and has been active his entire adult life. He has served as Chairman of the Libertarian Party of California and as a member of the Libertarian National Committee. He is currently Vice Chairman of the Libertarian Party of Travis County, Candidate Coordinator for the Libertarian Party of Texas, and a member of the Texas State Libertarian Executive Committee (SLEC).

US Congress, District 10: Jeff Miller

Jeff is a 40+ year resident of Bryan/College Station. He grew up here, went to the schools here, and raised his own son here. He’s always lived and worked under the laws and policies put in place by the government in this district.
Key themes of the campaign:
* You to have the freedom to live your life how you see fit, as long as you are not harming others.
* Elected politicians have used “emergency” powers to take more and more of your freedoms away. Jeff opposed all of the mandates, and is already against the next mandate!
* REDUCE the size and power of government, and restore the freedoms of the citizens of Texas. ALL of the citizens, not just the ones with powerful lobbyist friends.

US Congress District 36: Girish Altekar

Girish Altekar has been a resident of Clarksville and Crestview neighborhoods of Austin for 34 years, and is currently the At-Large member of the Travis County LP Executive Committee. Altekar earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a university in India, an M.S. in computer and systems engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and an M.B.A. from the University of Texas, Austin. His career experience includes working in the technology industry and running his own business.

Over the years, he developed a deep appreciation for the founding philosophies of this nation. The deference to individuals to pursue happiness as they see fit, is unmatched in this world. America derives its enduring strength and vitality from this single exceptional attribute. He considers it his duty to contribute to the preservation of these ideals for future generations.

Texas Supreme Court, Place 6: David Roberson

David Roberson is the Secretary for the Travis County Libertarian Party, a Legislative Liaison for the Libertarian Party of Texas, and has supported the Libertarian National Party on the By Laws & Rules Committee as an alternate. He earned a B.A. in political science from Baylor University in 2006 and a J.D. from the South Texas College of Law, Houston, in 2010. His career experience includes working as an attorney and vice president of operations and director of calculation, compliance & audit at Prime Tax Group.

Texas House of Reps, District 48: Daniel McCarthy

Daniel is the current Chair of LP Travis, and a lifelong advocate for personal & financial freedoms, philanthropy, and peace. He firmly believes that upholding the rights of individuals to live their lives free from unnecessary constraints and interference is the best way to prosperity and happiness.

Daniel grew up in Dripping Springs, earned a BA in Political Science from Texas State University in 2010, and has been helping to grow startups in Austin ever since, including Main Street Hub (now GoDaddy Social), Hometown Hero and now Crowdstake. He’s married to his wonderful wife Rebecca and lives in South Austin.