The Libertarian Party of Colorado has released an updated version of its “Liberty Pledge” for the 2026 election cycle, building on a strategy the party says helped break the Democratic supermajority in the state legislature during the 2024 elections.…
Independent Political Report
Liberty Activists Honor Former Rep. Ron Paul’s 90th Birthday
Former Texas congressman and presidential candidate Ron Paul is celebrating his 90th birthday on Wednesday, August 20, with tributes arriving from across the liberty movement. Earlier this month, around 1,000 supporters gathered in Clute to commemorate the occasion.…
Elon Musk Quiet on America Party, per Wall Street Journal
Elon Musk is backing away from his recent pledge to form a new political party, according to a report this week from The Wall Street Journal.…
Colorado Forward Party Releases Additional Details on August State Assembly Meeting
The Colorado Forward Party has shared additional details ahead of its virtual State Assembly this month, publishing a full agenda for the meeting and naming the candidates running for four at-large seats on the party’s State Executive Committee.…
Tennessee Candidate Seeks to Become First America Party Member of Congress
Bobby Dodge, a Tennessee small‑business owner, is running in the special election for the state’s 7th Congressional District, seeking to become the first member of Congress associated with Elon Musk’s America Party, despite the group not having ballot access in Tennessee or any other state.…
Update: Florida Libertarian Unopposed for Malabar Town Council Seat
Frederick “Thai” Heiler, the vice chair of the Libertarian Party of Brevard County, will automatically take the District 4 seat on the Malabar Town Council later this year after no other candidate filed to run.…
Former Gov. Paterson Endorses Eric Adams’ Independent NYC Mayoral Run
Former New York Governor David Paterson endorsed New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ independent reelection bid on Wednesday, appearing with Adams outside City Hall. Paterson, a Democrat, previously backed fellow former Governor Andrew Cuomo during the party’s primary.…
United States Pirate Party Endorses Independent Timothy Grady for Ohio Governor
The United States Pirate Party has endorsed Timothy Grady in his independent bid for Governor of Ohio in the 2026 election cycle following a unanimous vote of the Pirate National Committee.…
LNC Chair Nekhaila Notices Motion to Censure Region 1 Alternate
Libertarian National Committee Chair Steven Nekhaila said Wednesday night he will formally notice a motion to censure Region 1 first alternate Austin Martin at the committee’s next meeting, citing recent social media posts he alleges violate the party’s ethics policy and Martin’s fiduciary duties.…







