United Independents, the advocacy organization behind the annual Independent National Convention, is launching a weekly email briefing outlining its upcoming activities, including plans to unite several third parties behind a slate of congressional candidates.…
Posts published in December 2024
Dearborn Greens Submit Proposal for New State Arab and Muslim Caucus
Greens in Dearborn are asking the Green Party of Michigan to establish a state caucus for Arab and Muslim Americans. Dearborn, which recently gave the party one of its strongest presidential showings nationwide, has the highest proportion of Muslim residents of any city in the country.…
Former Constitution Party Nominees Randall Terry and Stephen Broden to Run in Upcoming Florida Special Elections as Independents
Randall Terry and Stephen Broden, the Constitution Party’s most recent presidential and vice-presidential nominees, are running as independents in Florida’s upcoming special congressional elections. Terry is seeking the 6th Congressional District seat, while Broden is running in the 1st District.…
Liberal Party USA Expands to Twelve States with Montana and New Hampshire Affiliates
The Liberal Party USA has added state affiliates in Montana and New Hampshire following its inaugural convention in Texas over the weekend. The party now has affiliates in twelve states, with more reportedly in progress.…
New Jersey May Raise Signature Requirements for Primary Ballot Access, No Changes Expected for Independents
New Jersey Assembly Majority Leader Louis Greenwald is reportedly considering legislation to increase the number of signatures required for candidates to appear on state primary election ballots.…
Mark Rutherford Resigns as Libertarian National Committee Vice Chair
Mark Rutherford has resigned from his position as Vice Chair of the Libertarian National Committee, having served roughly half a year of his term. Rutherford, who previously held the position, was elected to a non-consecutive second term at the Libertarian National Convention earlier this year.…
Forward Party Co-chair Andrew Yang’s TED Talk on Election Reform Named Among its Top Ten of 2024
Forward Party Co-chair Andrew Yang’s April TED Talk, “Why American Politics Aren’t Working—and How to Fix Them,” has been recognized as one of the platform’s top ten most popular discussions of the year.…
Detroit Mayor Announces Independent Run for Michigan Governor
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan launched an independent campaign for governor of Michigan this week, becoming the first major candidate to enter the 2026 race and immediately giving the contest a high-profile non-major-party contender.…
Libertarian Party of Mississippi Calls for County Affiliate Organizing Push
The Libertarian Party of Mississippi announced on Thursday its plans to establish more county affiliates across the state, offering support to party members interested in organizing new groups within their communities.…









