Former Gov. Gary Johnson is set to have a featured speaking role at Ron Paul’s Rally for the Republic in Minneapolis this evening. Johnson served as the governor of New Mexico for two terms, from 1995 to 2003.

The Rally for the Republic is an event put on by Ron Paul, a failed Republican presidential candidate with a libertarian streak. Paul sold tickets to his supporters for $17.76.

Johnson is well known for his libertarian views and will probably always be remembered for his proposal to decriminalize drugs, including marijuana, in New Mexico. This made Johnson the highest-ranking political official to advocate this controversial idea.

The event is considered an alternative for Republicans who don’t agree with the positions of John McCain or the "mainstream" Republican Party.