The Libertarian National Committee has voted against creating a proposed ad hoc Supplemental Messaging Committee, rejecting a motion that would have granted it authority over party messaging related to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, immigration reform, and governmental abuses.…
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Indiana Rep. Ed Clere to Leave Republican Party, Launch Independent Mayoral Run
Indiana state Rep. Ed Clere has announced that he will leave the Republican Party and not seek reelection to his House seat, instead launching an independent bid for mayor of New Albany in the city’s 2027 municipal election.…
Libertarian National Committee Condemns ICE for Fourth Amendment Violations
The Libertarian National Committee has formally condemned Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other law enforcement agencies over reports of repeated Fourth Amendment violations, accusing authorities of excessive force and constitutional overreach that undermine limits on government power.…
Party for Socialism and Liberation Condemns Cuba Executive Order, Calls for End to U.S. Blockade
The Party for Socialism and Liberation has condemned a recent executive order signed by President Donald Trump targeting Cuba, calling it a false pretext for escalating economic pressure on the country and restating its demand for an immediate end to the U.S.…
Seven Candidates File for 2026 Utah Legislative Seats With Constitution Party
Seven candidates have filed paperwork to run for seats in the Utah Legislature as members of the Constitution Party in the 2026 general election, according to filing information released by the Utah lieutenant governor’s office.…
Wyoming House Bill Would Change Ballot Access Rules for Independent Candidates
A bill introduced in the Wyoming House would make significant changes to the requirements independent candidates must meet to appear on the general election ballot, including increasing the number of signatures needed to qualify and moving up the filing deadline.…
Communist Party USA Seeks Artwork for African American and Women’s History Months
The Communist Party USA is once again soliciting artwork and creative submissions from supporters related to working-class history and culture, which it plans to feature during African American History Month and Women’s History Month.…
February 2026 Monthly Open Thread
For over a decade, Independent Political Report has hosted a Monthly Open Thread, providing readers with a dedicated space to share news tips, opinion pieces, and articles on topics related to American third parties, independent candidates and movements, ballot access challenges, and similar subjects looking beyond the two-party system.…
New Illinois Party Tied to RFK Jr. Presidential Campaign Eyes 2026 Gubernatorial Race
A political organization in Illinois that emerged from the 2024 independent presidential campaign of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and helped lobby for his confirmation as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services is taking steps to field a candidate for governor in the 2026 election cycle.…









