State offices thourghout the country will be challenged by independents. With the economy struggling, congressional approval at record low, and unfavorable ratings of both parties higher than ever, independent voters will have a significant impact on the 2012 elections.
Next week, IVN will launch its 2012 General Election coverage for independent voters. The Network’s focus will be on contests in which independent voters are likely to play a critical role.
The immigrant integration movement is sparking a revolution of naturalized voter initiatives across the US as November 6th draws closer.
Recent changes to the California primary process have allowed two Republicans to face off in the general election in the 6th District General Assembly race. Incumbent GOP Assemblywoman Beth Gaines.
As Republican Todd Zink challenges incumbent Democrat Fran Pavley for her state senate seat in California, independent voters in the district have an interesting set of choices.
For this Democrat vs. Democrat race, it is the non-Democrats that will be holding the determining factor for California’s 15th Senate District.
Governor Pat Quinn recently vetoed a casino expansion bill in Illinois, which was heavily supported by Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Quinn’s reasoning was that there was already too much corruption in Chicago politics and not enough regulation in the casino plan.
The Vermont Progressive Party primary for governor has resulted in no candidate. This is, according to party officials, exactly the desired result. But it may not hold.
