A strategy embraced by several Democratic state organizations this cycle of backing independent candidates in key races in lieu of fielding their own nominees fell short Election Day, with several of those candidates performing strongly but ultimately losing to their Republican opponents.…
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Independent congressional candidate Tracey Tackett has picked up the endorsement of former Dayton Mayor and state legislator Rhine McLin in her bid for Ohio’s 4th Congressional District.…
Three independent candidates for the Ohio House of Representatives have established a new coalition intended to promote cooperation across party lines and encourage lawmakers to work more closely together on shared priorities.…
Frequent presidential candidate and political satirist Vermin Supreme plans to select his vice presidential running mate for the 2028 presidential election through a formal competition where contestants will face a series of challenges based on popular reality television shows.…
This article was originally published by North Dakota Monitor on October 8, 2026. It is republished here under a CC BY-NC-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.…
This article was originally published by Idaho Capital Sun on October 7, 2026. It is republished here under a CC BY-NC-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.…
The Forward Party has released a new slate of congressional endorsements ahead of the November election, backing six U.S. House candidates across Florida, Idaho, and New Hampshire, including five independents and one candidate appearing under the Forward Party line.…
The Forward Party is supporting independent U.S. Rep. Kevin Kiley in his reelection bid for California’s newly drawn 6th Congressional District, backing the former Republican for being what it calls a “rare voice” in the House willing to call out partisan dysfunction.…
Georgia’s Third-Party Candidates Struggle for Ballot Access; Local Independents Feel Impacts Acutely
Georgia’s Third-Party Candidates Struggle for Ballot Access; Local Independents Feel Impacts Acutely
This article was originally published by The Current on September 26, 2026. The Current is an independent, in-depth and investigative journalism website for Coastal Georgia. It is republished here under a CC BY-ND 4.0 license.…