The Pennsylvania Working Families Party has launched an organizing effort to recruit and support a potential Democratic primary challenger to U.S. Sen. John Fetterman in the 2028 election cycle, following a growing break with the senator over healthcare policy, Senate votes, and support for Trump administration nominees.…
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The Libertarian Party of California will hold its 2026 annual convention next month in San Diego, where delegates will consider a slate of bylaws amendments, elect state leadership and national convention delegates, and hear a debate among candidates seeking to become the next national party chair.…
The Forward Party has launched a new bi-weekly podcast focused on democracy reform, independent voters, and proposals intended to address partisan gridlock. The show is hosted by members of the party’s national leadership team.…
A new bill introduced for Maryland’s 2026 legislative session would require publicly funded broadcasters to include all ballot-qualified candidates in statewide election debates, opening debate access for third party and independent candidates.…
The Constitution Party of New Hampshire will host its 2026 annual state convention in Chichester next month, with a tentative snow date scheduled for early March.…
The chair of the Conservative Party of New York State denounced Gov. Kathy Hochul’s 2026 State of the State address, accusing the governor of worsening affordability and calling on voters to support a conservative alternative in the upcoming gubernatorial election.…
The Sooner State Party is petitioning to qualify for recognized party status in Oklahoma, a designation that would allow it to place candidates on the ballot for the 2026 election cycle.…
The Alaskan Independence Party has voted to dissolve following a December meeting of its state leadership, according to a recent statement. Party leaders cited member apathy, confusion over the organization’s purpose, and declining engagement as key factors behind the decision.…
This article was originally published by Sarah Michels on January 12, 2026, in the Carolina Public Press and is republished here under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution–NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.…