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.…
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Maryland Forward Party Elects Four New Members to Board of Directors
The Maryland Forward Party has announced the election of four new members to its Board of Directors during its annual meeting earlier this month. With the additions, the party’s leadership team now consists of 14 directors, excluding coordinators and regional leads.…
Minnesota Libertarian Party Leaders Respond to Fatal ICE Shooting in Minneapolis
Leaders of the Libertarian Party of Minnesota have issued joint statements following a fatal shooting involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minneapolis earlier this week, with both the party’s chair and vice chair criticizing federal involvement in the state and calling for restraint in the face of rising tensions.…
Why Democratic Fundraising Feels Predatory — Perspective of a Former Professional Fundraiser
This article was originally published by user “Shovelbum” on January 6, 2026, in the Daily Kos and is republished here with the express permission of the author.…
Minnesota Greens, Green Latinx Caucus Call for ICE Withdrawal Following Minneapolis Shooting
The Green Party of Minnesota and the national Green Party’s Latinx Caucus are calling for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to withdraw from Minnesota and other cities across the country following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good during a federal enforcement operation earlier this week.…
Constitution Party Lays Out 2026 Plans, Including Ballot Access Focus and Educational Initiative
The Constitution Party has published a list of priorities for the new year, including plans to expand state ballot access and establish new state committees. The party also plans to launch a national initiative at its next national meeting in Pennsylvania centered on the country’s founding principles.…
Pirate National Committee Votes to Recognize Ohio as New Member State, Approves Bylaws for Youth Affiliate
The Pirate National Committee has voted to recognize the Ohio Pirate Party as its ninth national committee member state. It also approved new bylaws for Young Pirates USA, its youth affiliate for members aged 13 to 25.…
New York State Conservative Chair Endorses Republican Bruce Blakeman for Governor
Gerard Kassar, chair of the Conservative Party of New York State, is backing Republican Bruce Blakeman for governor in the 2026 election cycle, stating that he anticipates their two political organizations will work together through Election Day.…
Libertarian Party of Florida Announces “Freedom, Uncorked!” as 2026 Convention Theme
The Libertarian Party of Florida has announced that “Freedom, Uncorked!” will serve as the official theme for its 2026 state convention. The party said its selection process raised several hundred dollars for the organization.…









