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.…
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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.…
Forward Party Backing 56 Candidates in November 2025 Election
The Forward Party is supporting 56 candidates for the 2025 election cycle, backing candidates across 11 states, with the largest numbers appearing in Pennsylvania, Colorado, and New Jersey.…
Green Party Lists 42 Candidates Running in November 2025 Election
The Green Party of the United States has identified 42 candidates running for state and local office on the November 4 ballot, with its Elections Database showing that a significant number are concentrated in Connecticut and Pennsylvania.…
UPDATED: Libertarian Party Announces 56 Candidates for November 2025 Election
The Libertarian Party this week announced a slate of 56 candidates for 58 state and local positions on the November 4 ballot, from school boards to mayoral and legislative races.…
U.S. Greens Debate Motion to Label Israeli Military a Terrorist Organization
The National Committee of the Green Party of the United States is debating a motion to declare the Israeli Defense Forces a terrorist organization, citing its treatment of Palestinian and neighboring populations.…
Gallup Poll Again Finds Majority of Americans Say a Third Major Party Is Needed
A new Gallup poll finds nearly two-thirds of Americans say the Republican and Democratic parties do a poor job representing the public and that a third major party is needed.…









