His mother, Elaine, reported to Gary Franchi that Badnarik was in Madison, Wisconsin attending a hearing regarding a raw milk case. After the hearing he got in a car to go to lunch with friends, He then slumped over. His friends attempted CPR and contacted the paramedics. They attempted to revive him 3 times with no success. Upon the 4th attempt, his heart was revived but with erratic behavior.

He was taken by helicopter to Gunderson Lutheran Hospital CCU in Lacrosse, WI. Please do no call or visit the hospital, only family is allowed at this time.  He has been fitted with a temporary pacemaker and a balloon pump to ease stress on his heart.

Michael Badnarik has been active in the Libertarian Party for many years.  He has campaigned for various offices including Texas state representative and the US Congress, in addition to his 2004 Presidential campaign.  In November 2009, he was elected  as President of the 2009 Continental Congress, an effort to defend the US Constitution against federal encroachment. 

Praise for Michael Badnarik's work is pouring in:

"Michael is a great friend to the Libertarian Party.  Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family," said Patrick Dixon, chair of the Libertarian Party of Texas.

Current Texas Gubernatorial candidate Jeff Daiell wrote, "Michael Badnarik combines intransigent loyalty to principle with a persuasive personality and willingness to work hard for his beliefs.   He is a major asset to the cause of Liberty, and I wish him a prompt and full recovery."

William Redpath, Chairman of the Libertarian National Committee (LNC), commented, "While initial indications are that this is possibly a serious heart attack, we're hoping that Michael makes a full and speedy recovery." 

"Michael Badnarik devotes his life to spreading the good news about liberty. Those of us who know him wish him a speedy recovery so that he can continue his uplifting and important work." said Libertarian activist Dr. Mary Ruwart.