Libertarian Party members have recently won municipal elections in Texas and Massachusetts. Local members have won over a dozen municipal seats nationwide since the beginning of the year.…
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Massachusetts Forward Party Elects Leadership at Inaugural Convention
The Massachusetts Forward Party held its inaugural convention on Sunday, selecting new state leadership and adopting formal bylaws. Until now, party operations were overseen by a state lead affiliated with the national organization.…
American Capitalist Party Launches Inaugural Political Campaign, Deregulation Subcommittee
The American Capitalist Party is launching its first-ever electoral campaign. The party also announced the formation of a Deregulation Subcommittee focused on advocating for free market alternatives to restrictions on currently illicit substances.…
LNC Chair Issues Stark Warning About Organization’s Health Following Audit Leak
Libertarian National Committee Chair Steven Nekhaila is warning members of the committee that the party is on the brink of failure if it does not take immediate and serious steps to reform its operations and unify behind its mission.…
Forward Party Releases Controlling What You Can Installment Focusing on Trade Policy
The Forward Party has released the third segment of its current Controlling What You Can installment, continuing a multi-part focus on the economy. The latest segment centers on trade, following earlier discussions on personal financial challenges and broader national economic policy.…
Libertarian Party of Colorado Reschedules Annual Convention for Late June
The Libertarian Party of Colorado will hold its annual state convention in Holyoke next month. The event marks a change from an earlier announced date and venue.…
Working Class Party Submits Over 12,000 Signatures for Maryland Ballot Access
The Working Class Party recently announced that it submitted the required number of signatures to regain ballot access in Maryland. The party was previously recognized by the state but lost that status following the 2022 gubernatorial election.…
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin Elects New State Leadership
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin has elected a new slate of officers and district representatives during its recent annual convention. Members gathered this past weekend at Treehaven UW Stevens Point in Tomahawk.…
Former PSL Presidential Nominee to Keynote Women’s Socialism Conference in Texas
Local members of the Party for Socialism and Liberation will host a Women’s Socialism Conference in San Antonio this May, with former 2024 presidential nominee Claudia De la Cruz scheduled to deliver the keynote address.…
May 2025 Monthly News Open Thread
For over a decade, Independent Political Report has hosted a Monthly Open Thread, offering readers a dedicated space to share news tips, opinion pieces, and articles on topics related to third parties, independent candidates and movements, ballot access, and other issues within our focus.…
Forward Party Launches New Mexico State Affiliate
Members of the Forward Party have launched a new affiliate in New Mexico following a change to state election law recently signed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham allowing unaffiliated voters to participate in primary elections.…
New York Conservatives Denounce Assisted Suicide Bill
The New York State Conservative Party has issued a formal statement opposing a bill passed by the State Assembly this week that would allow physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill adults under certain circumstances.…