Whether Aaron Day appears on New Hampshire’s U.S. Senate ballot as an independent candidate now depends on a federal lawsuit after the state Ballot Law Commission upheld an earlier decision preventing him from filing his declaration of intent.…
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American Solidarity Party Names Alex Koroknay-Palicz Deputy Director
The American Solidarity Party has named Alex Koroknay-Palicz as its new deputy director, bringing a longtime nonprofit leader and youth rights advocate onto its national leadership team to help with “professionalizing the party.”…
Libertarian Party of Florida Defends Jacksonville Candidate Facing GOP Challenge
The Libertarian Party of Florida is defending Addison Liberty Patrick, calling her its official candidate for an at-large seat on the Jacksonville City Council, after the Republican Executive Committee of Duval County filed a lawsuit seeking to remove her from the upcoming special election ballot.…
Group of Libertarian Party Affiliates Adopt State Party Speech Autonomy Resolutions
At least four Libertarian Party state affiliates have adopted resolutions supporting state affiliate speech autonomy and calling for clearer and more consistent procedures before the Libertarian National Committee takes disciplinary action against an affiliate.…
Libertarian Party Historical Preservation Committee Finishes Appointments
The Libertarian Party’s Historical Preservation Committee has finished making its appointments, adding three new members to the committee responsible for preserving party historical materials and maintaining the party’s online historical encyclopedia.…
Party for Socialism and Liberation Remembers Ramiro Valdés Menéndez in Letter to Communist Party of Cuba
The Party for Socialism and Liberation is honoring Cuban revolutionary Ramiro Valdés Menéndez following reports of his death, sending condolences to the Communist Party of Cuba, the Cuban people, and his family in a formal letter of solidarity.…
Two LPNM Members File for Office in Los Alamos County
Two members of LPNM have filed to run for office in Los Alamos County, giving the Liberal Party USA affiliate at least two candidates after it said this month that litigation costs had ended its chances of placing a statewide candidate on the New Mexico ballot for the 2026 cycle.…
Constitution Party Launches American Constitutionist Writers Caucus
The Constitution Party has launched a new Substack project called the American Constitutionist Writers Caucus, giving writers affiliated with the organization a place to share commentary on constitutional principles and current political issues.…
July 2026 Monthly Open Thread
For over a decade, Independent Political Report has hosted a Monthly Open Thread, providing readers with a dedicated space to share news tips, opinion pieces, and articles on topics related to American third parties, independent candidates and movements, ballot access challenges, and other subjects beyond the two-party system.…









