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.…
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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.…
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.…
Write-in Candidate Could Take Late North Dakota Legislator’s Spot in General Election
This article was originally published by North Dakota Monitor on April 27, 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.…
Constitution Party, Green, and Independent Figures to Join Panel on Working Outside the Two-Party System
Several figures affiliated with third party and independent political organizations will participate in a virtual panel on May 7 focused on the two-party system and the challenges of coordinating reform efforts outside it.…
New Mexico Independent Gubernatorial Candidate Ken Miyagishima Says He Uses “Policies From All Parties”
This article was originally published by Source New Mexico on April 21, 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.…
Texas Forward Party Holds First State Convention and Adopts Multi-Year Ballot Access Plan
The Texas Forward Party recently held its inaugural state convention, where delegates elected the party’s first statewide leadership team and adopted a multi-year strategy to secure ballot access for the 2028 election cycle.…
Springfield Assistant Mayor Launches Independent Bid for Ohio’s 4th Congressional District
Tracey Tackett, the assistant mayor of Springfield, has launched an independent campaign for Ohio’s 4th Congressional District. The seat is currently represented by Republican Jim Jordan.…
Ohio Gubernatorial Candidate Proposes New City in Northwest Ohio
Ohio gubernatorial candidate Tim Grady is proposing the construction of a new city in northwest Ohio, saying he would seek to bring a development modeled on “Telosa” to the state if elected.…









