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Ali Sledz, the Libertarian Party nominee in an upcoming special state Senate election in Michigan, has been excluded from a planned candidate forum at Saginaw Valley State University.…
A Detroit Regional Chamber/Glengariff Group poll suggests that Michigan’s 2026 gubernatorial election has developed into a competitive three-way race, with independent Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan narrowly leading among total registered voters.…
The Libertarian Party of the United States has introduced several motions before the International Alliance of Libertarian Parties that are set to be voted on Thursday, including nominations for multiple officer seats and a proposed declaration of principles.…
This article by A.J. Kierstead was originally published by the New England Take on February 23, 2026. It is republished here with author permission. The views expressed are the author’s alone and do not necessarily reflect those of Independent Political Report or the Outsider Media Foundation.…
The Pirate National Committee has elected Joseph Wolfson and Mars Bale to fill two national leadership vacancies, selecting Wolfson as the organization’s new Director of Public Relations and Bale as its Director of the Online.…
Independent U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders has reiterated his calls for a federal moratorium on artificial intelligence data centers, pointing to a newly announced moratorium in Denver as a sign that concerns over the technology are gaining traction among local officials.…
The Libertarian National Committee has voted to sustain a ruling by Chair Steven Nekhaila that all contributions and purchases made in support of the party count toward determining a person’s sustaining membership.…
The Libertarian Party of Arkansas has nominated its slate of candidates for the 2026 general election, including three federal races, multiple statewide offices, and a range of legislative and local contests.…