Edward H. “Ed” Crane III, co-founder and president emeritus of the libertarian Cato Institute and a former chair of the Libertarian National Committee, died Tuesday, February 10, 2026.…
Independent Political Report
This article by Emma Arcadia was originally published by Assigned Media on February 3, 2026. It is republished here with author/publication 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 Conservative Party of New York State has announced its support for Republican state Assemblymember Robert Smullen in his campaign for New York’s 21st Congressional District, praising him as a suitable conservative successor to outgoing Rep.…
The Texas Forward Party has named two new county chairs, appointing civic leader Ciara Perez as Cameron County Chair and attorney John Flud as Harris County Chair.…
The Libertarian Party of Ohio is set to host a gubernatorial debate this month between Don Kissick and Travis Vought, the two candidates currently seeking the party’s nomination for governor in the 2026 election.…
The Arizona Independent Party’s gubernatorial primary has drawn increased attention after party chair Paul Johnson publicly endorsed healthcare executive Hugh Lytle while also urging fellow candidate Teri Hourihan to withdraw from the race.…
The Forward Party has denounced calls to “nationalize” U.S. elections after President Donald Trump urged Republicans to take control of election administration in multiple locations during a recent podcast interview.…
Twenty-two candidates have filed paperwork to run for seats in the Utah Legislature on the Forward Party ballot line in the 2026 general election, according to filing information released by the Utah lieutenant governor’s office.…
The Green-Rainbow Party of Massachusetts has endorsed Andrea “AJ” James in the state’s 2026 gubernatorial race. James formally launched an independent bid for governor at a campaign event in Boston last month.…