The Liberal Party USA appears positioned to gain recognized political party status in Pennsylvania after its candidate for Superior Court, Daniel Wassmer, surpassed the vote threshold required under state election law.…
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U.S. Pirate Party Endorses Hunter Rand in Nevada City Council Race
The United States Pirate Party has endorsed Hunter Rand in his race for the Ward 2 seat on the Sparks City Council in Nevada following a unanimous vote of its Pirate National Committee.…
Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania Calls for Investigation After Chester County Poll Book Error
The Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania has called for an investigation following a voter roll error in Chester County that prevented thousands of third party and unaffiliated voters from appearing in poll books on Election Day.…
Third Party and Independent Voters in Pennsylvania’s Chester County Required to Use Provisional Ballots After Poll Book Error
Poll books at all precincts in Chester County, Pennsylvania, were found to be missing the names of third party and unaffiliated voters as polls opened for the November 4 general election.…
New Hampshire Constitution Party to Host National Chair Justin Magill
The Constitution Party of New Hampshire will host National Committee Chair Justin Magill at its next monthly meeting, where he is scheduled to deliver remarks on the party and take questions from participants.…
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin Endorses Legislative Package Expanding Gun Rights
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin has endorsed a package of proposed gun rights bills, including constitutional carry, a temporary suspension of sales taxes on firearms and ammunition, and a constitutional amendment that would make it harder for the state to justify restrictions on gun ownership.…
Vermont Progressive Party to Hold 2025 State Convention in Barre
The Vermont Progressive Party will hold its 2025 state convention this month in Barre, following an earlier series of statewide reorganization caucuses. As part of the event, the party will honor chair Anthony Pollina for his service.…
November 2025 Monthly News 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 other topics looking beyond the two-party system.…
Working Families Party Endorsed Nearly 800 Candidates in 2025 Elections
The Working Families Party this year has endorsed almost 800 candidates nationwide, with the majority of them appearing on New York’s November 4 election ballot. The party has also weighed in on several local ballot questions in Colorado and Oregon.…







