Pennsylvania Pirate Party Captain Drew Bingaman has suspended his campaign for the Democratic nomination in the 108th House District after failing to collect enough signatures to qualify for the state ballot.…
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National Political Parties Respond to U.S.-Israel Strikes in Iran
The United States and Israel launched coordinated military strikes against targets across Iran on Saturday, resulting in the death of Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Independent Political Report has compiled statements and reactions from national political parties in response to the campaign.…
March 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.…
Libertarian Excluded From Michigan State Senate Forum at Saginaw Valley State University
Ali Sledz, the Libertarian Party nominee in an upcoming special state Senate election in Michigan, has been excluded from a planned candidate forum at Saginaw Valley State University.…
Detroit Regional Chamber Poll Shows Tight Three-Way Race in Michigan Gubernatorial Election
A Detroit Regional Chamber/Glengariff Group poll suggests that Michigan’s 2026 gubernatorial election has developed into a competitive three-way race, with independent Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan narrowly leading among total registered voters.…
U.S. Libertarian Party to Bring Several Motions Before the International Alliance of Libertarian Parties
The Libertarian Party of the United States has introduced several motions before the International Alliance of Libertarian Parties that are set to be voted on Thursday, including nominations for multiple officer seats and a proposed declaration of principles.…
A Different Direction for Granite State Politics: Hope from the Constitution Party of New Hampshire
This article was originally published by the New England Take on February 23, 2026. It is republished here with author permission. The views expressed are the author’s alone and do not necessarily reflect those of Independent Political Report or the Outsider Media Foundation.…
Pirate National Committee Elects Joseph Wolfson, Mars Bale to National Director Roles
The Pirate National Committee has elected Joseph Wolfson and Mars Bale to fill two national leadership vacancies, selecting Wolfson as the organization’s new Director of Public Relations and Bale as its Director of the Online.…
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders Renews Call for AI Data Center Moratorium Following Denver Pause
Independent U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders has reiterated his calls for a federal moratorium on artificial intelligence data centers, pointing to a newly announced moratorium in Denver as a sign that concerns over the technology are gaining traction among local officials.…








