The Green Party of New Jersey will meet in Lawrence Township this weekend for its annual state convention, where members will review bylaws changes affecting voting rights, candidate eligibility, caucus participation, and other items of party governance.…
Posts published in May 2026
Maryland Pirate Party Rejoins Pirate National Committee as Tenth Voting Member
The Maryland Pirate Party has rejoined the Pirate National Committee as a voting member, reviving a state affiliate with roots in the United States Pirate Party’s earlier years of national organizing.…
Spotlight PA Examines Rise in Pennsylvania Independent Voters, Barriers for Candidates
A new Spotlight PA report finds that Pennsylvania’s independent and third party voter rolls are growing, even as the state’s political system continues to make it difficult for candidates outside the two major parties to translate that growth into electoral success.…
Libertarian Party of South Dakota to Field Candidates for Secretary of State, State House
The Libertarian Party of South Dakota will field two candidates for public office this year, with one race giving the party a chance to extend its recognized status through the 2030 election cycle.…
Opinion Piece in The Hill Argues Third Party Groups Are Laying Groundwork for Future Gains
A recent opinion piece in The Hill argues that independent and third party organizations may be laying the groundwork for future gains, even if the 2026 midterms are likely to reinforce the existing major-party duopoly.…
California Green, Peace and Freedom Parties Back “Left Unity Slate” for 2026 State Primary
The Green Party of California and the Peace and Freedom Party are backing a shared slate of candidates for several statewide offices in California’s June primary election.…
Independent U.S. Senate Candidate Seth Bodnar Discusses Healthcare Costs, Immigration in New Interview
Independent U.S. Senate candidate Seth Bodnar said Montana needs a senator independent of both major parties while calling for lower healthcare costs and more humane immigration enforcement in a new interview with Montana Public Radio.…
Forward Party to Launch Member Committee for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
The Forward Party will launch a new member committee for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders later this month, adding to a list of representative groups already organized within the party.…
Libertarian Party Bylaws Committee Soliciting Input on Proposals Ahead of National Convention
The Libertarian Party’s Bylaws Committee is soliciting feedback on 22 proposed changes to the party’s governing documents ahead of its national convention in Grand Rapids, Michigan, later this month.…









