Personal injury lawyer and former major Democratic donor John Morgan announced plans last week to create a new political party, stating on social media that he was forming a party for those “stuck in the middle.”…
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Reform Party Chair Reflects on 2024 and Sets Future Goals in Letter to Members
Reform Party National Committee Chair Nicholas Hensley addressed party members this week, reflecting on the party’s progress, challenges, and future goals following the 2024 election cycle.…
Former NC Congressional Candidate Shelane Etchison Reflects on Historic 2024 Unaffiliated Run
Shelane Etchison, who likely made history with her 2024 bid as the first unaffiliated candidate to appear on North Carolina’s 9th Congressional District ballot, recently joined local media to discuss her campaign and the challenges of running outside the two-party system.…
U.S. Senate Approves Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for HHS Secretary Role
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a former environmental lawyer who ran as an independent presidential candidate in the 2024 election before suspending his campaign in its final months, was confirmed by the U.S.…
Aurora Party Disbands Following 2024 Election
The Aurora Party, a limited political party that began organizing in Alaska in 2023, dissolved itself shortly before the end of last year. The party nominated independent candidate Dr.…
Former RFK Jr. Staffer and LP Executive Director Proposes “Libertarian Suggestions” for Kennedy as HHS Head
Wes Benedict, a former state director for the Robert F. Kennedy Jr. presidential campaign and two-time Executive Director of the Libertarian Party, has proposed four specific requests for Kennedy to pursue if he is confirmed as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services next week.…
Bernie Sanders Files FEC Paperwork for Potential 2030 Senate Bid
Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont has filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission indicating that he may pursue another independent bid for the U.S. Senate when his current term expires in 2030.…
From King to Trump: Living the Dream of Independent Politics
United Independents to Host Networking Event on Electing Independent Congressional Candidates
The group United Independents is set to host a networking event later this week in Washington, D.C., focused on exploring strategies to elect a bloc of independent congressional candidates in the 2026 election cycle.…
Independent Laura Sibilia Falls Short in Vermont Speaker Race
Independent legislator Laura Sibilia fell short in her bid to become Vermont’s next Speaker of the House, with incumbent Democratic Representative Jill Krowinski winning reelection in a 111-35 vote.…
Independent Legislator Looks to Become Next Vermont House Speaker
An independent legislator is vying to become Vermont’s next Speaker of the House later this week, as the state legislature is set to vote on a new leader for the upcoming session.…
Analysis: 2024 Post Election Ballot Access For Alternative Parties
Now that the 2024 presidential election is mostly over, we can start looking at what choices voters will have in 2026. Alternative presidential candidates fared poorly, with Green Party candidate Jill Stein, Libertarian nominee Chase Oliver, and withdrawn candidate Robert Kennedy, Jr.,…