Despite Libertarian Party presidential nominee Gary Johnson getting more than 4 million votes, which appears to be the most in party history, party insiders could be forgiven for being disappointed on election night.

At times this election cycle, Johnson polled close to the 15 percent threshold to qualify for the presidential debates. With the historic unpopularity of both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, he seemed sure to get the 5 percent of the popular vote required to earn some public funding of campaigns. In the end, Johnson’s 4 million votes are only enough for about 3 percent of the popular vote.