The Pirate National Committee has formally established a new Vetting Committee tasked with reviewing candidates seeking the endorsement of the United States Pirate Party in response to concerns over its previous endorsement process.…
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Wyoming Libertarians Challenge State Law After Cross-Nominating Republican and Democratic Lawmakers
The Libertarian Party of Wyoming is challenging a state law that blocked its efforts to cross-nominate Republican state Sen. Cale Case and Democratic state Rep. Karlee Provenza, with the party hoping both lawmakers could appear on the November ballot under their major party labels and as Libertarians.…
Iowa Judge Rules Libertarian Replacement Candidates Cannot Appear on November Ballot
This article was originally published by Iowa Capital Dispatch on August 27, 2026. It is republished here under a CC BY-ND 4.0 license. Any views expressed are the author’s alone and do not necessarily reflect those of Independent Political Report or the Outsider Media Foundation.…
Libertarian Al Ozonoff Says Auditor Campaign Has Met Massachusetts Ballot Requirement
Libertarian Al Ozonoff says his campaign has successfully completed its petition drive for Massachusetts state auditor, reporting that state officials accepted his nomination papers containing more than the 5,000 certified signatures necessary for ballot access.…
Planned Idaho Congressional Debate to Feature Independent Sarah Zabel
This article was originally published by Idaho Capital Sun on August 24, 2026. It is republished here under a CC BY-ND 4.0 license. Any views expressed are the author’s alone and do not necessarily reflect those of Independent Political Report or the Outsider Media Foundation.…
Reform Party Makes Candidate Endorsements in Rhode Island, Tennessee, and Montana
The Reform Party of the United States has rolled out additional endorsements this month, backing candidates running in Rhode Island, Tennessee, and Montana. The latest announcements follow its earlier endorsement of Idaho congressional candidate Sarah Zabel.…
Libertarian National Committee Elects Seven to Convention Oversight, Fills Audit Committee Vacancy
The Libertarian National Committee met for a special meeting this past weekend, where it elected seven party members to its Convention Oversight Committee and filled an outstanding vacancy on the Audit Committee from an earlier vote held this summer.…
New Iowa Libertarian Nominee Jacob Heard Vows to Fight for Spot on 3rd District Ballot
This article was originally published by Iowa Capital Dispatch on August 22, 2026. It is republished here under a CC BY-ND 4.0 license. Any views expressed are the author’s alone and do not necessarily reflect those of Independent Political Report or the Outsider Media Foundation.…
Nebraska Legal Marijuana NOW Candidate Mike Marvin Backs Dan Osborn, Will Remain on Ballot
This article was originally published by Nebraska Examiner on August 21, 2026. It is republished here under a CC BY-ND 4.0 license. Any views expressed are the author’s alone and do not necessarily reflect those of Independent Political Report or the Outsider Media Foundation.…









