The Reform Party announced this month that Quandra Larkins has been promoted to chair its Communications Committee. According to the party, Larkins is the first Black woman to hold the position in its history.…
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Libertarian National Committee Member Condemns Malagon
Independent Political Report has received a signed statement from a member of the LNC, opposing the appointment of Adrian Malagon as an LNC Officer. Anonymous publication was requested and granted.…
Former Gary Johnson Campaign Manager Open to Working for America Party
Ron Nielson, a longtime adviser to former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson and the campaign manager behind his 2016 Libertarian presidential bid, said in an interview this week that he would be open to working with Elon Musk’s newly launched America Party.…
Quantus Insights Poll Shows Plurality of Voters Open to Supporting Musk’s America Party
A poll conducted by Quantus Insights in the days leading up to Elon Musk’s announcement of his new America Party suggests that the party would attract support from a notable share of voters across partisan identities, with a plurality indicating they would consider backing it or its candidates.…
Forward Party Names New Senior Directors for Communications and Political Strategy
The Forward Party announced this week that it has named John Goodwin and Kayla Berube to senior director roles, expanding its national leadership team ahead of the 2026 election cycle.…
Several More Libertarian Affiliates Adopt Cryptocurrency Resolution
Several additional state and local affiliates of the Libertarian Party have adopted a resolution urging the Trump administration to end what they describe as a federal “war on cryptocurrency” and to drop charges against individuals they say are being punished for innovation and voluntary exchange.…
Green Party Reschedules “Dump the Duopoly” Rally for July 10
The Green Party of the United States has rescheduled its Dump the Duopoly, Power Up for Peace virtual rally for the evening of Thursday, July 10.…
Dan Osborn Launches Second Independent Senate Bid in Nebraska
Dan Osborn is mounting a second independent bid for U.S. Senate in Nebraska, this time challenging Republican Senator Pete Ricketts. Osborn set a state record last year for the most votes ever secured by an independent Senate candidate in Nebraska, earning more than 417,000 votes.…
U.S. Pirate Party Elects New Leadership at 2025 National Conference
The United States Pirate Party announced its new national leadership over the weekend, following final vote tabulations from its 2025 Pirate National Conference. The party convened last Friday for the annual event, which was held both in person in California and virtually via livestream.…
Green Party Denounces Trump Budget Bill as Draconian Measure to Enrich the Wealthy
The Green Party of the United States released a sharp condemnation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that was signed into law by President Donald Trump this past Friday, calling it a draconian budget that enriches the wealthy at the expense of working Americans and accusing Trump of disregarding the Constitution.…