July 30, 2026
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From the candidate, via IPR on Facebook:
Economist and independent candidate Farid Khavari supports medical marijuana and full legalization as well.
He is the only candidate who points out the crucial role of the governor in implementing medical marijuana according to the terms of Amendment 2.…
By Joseph E. Hamilton
On Tuesday, voters in two Massachusetts districts will find Pirates on their ballots for the State House of Representatives. The candidates in question—Noelani Kamelamela, running in Somerville’s 27th Middlesex District, and Joseph Guertin, on the ballot in the 8th Worcester District—are the first Bay Staters to run for office under the banner of the international Pirate movement.…
Editor’s note: Dan Buhrdorf (above) is the Tax Wall Street Party’s nominee for U.S. Senate in Nebraska.
By Darcy G. Richardson
While many seasoned political observers believe that Democratic nominee Dave Domina, a wealthy trial lawyer, has already thrown in the towel in his uphill battle against Republican Ben Sasse in Nebraska’s lopsided U.S.…
From the Libertarian Party website:
Libertarian Jeremy Walters won 47 percent of the vote for state house in South Carolina’s 26th district in 2012, coming within inches of being elected to the highest-level office that the Libertarian Party has achieved in its history.…
From Richard Winger at Ballot Access News:
On October 30, Lou Allstadt, a prominent opponent of fracking, endorsed Howie Hawkins, the Green Party nominee for Governor of New York.…
Our monthly open thread. Post news tips about alt parties and independent candidates, discuss any story that should be posted here but has not yet been posted, or even delve into completely off-topic stuff….just…
From a Constitution Party email blast:
Yes, that headline is right. You see, from time to time foreign media contact the Constitution Party for a report on its beliefs, candidates, and an overview of American politics.…
Press Release from the Howie Hawkins for New York Governor campaign:
Media Availability
Howie the Vampire Capitalism Slayer Together With Andrew Cuomo*
Who:
Howie Hawkins, Governor candidate – Green Party
Masked Governor Cuomo*, Governor Candidate – D, WEP, WFP, IND and a partridge in a pear tree
Brian Jones, Green Party Lt.…