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Alaska Republicans Have a 'Decoy Dan' Problem of Their Own

As Republicans cry foul over a same-name candidate in the Senate race, independent Bill Hill says anonymous texts are promoting a convicted felon in the House race — a candidate Republicans have boosted before.

By Shawn Griffiths

October 29, 2026

Alaska Republicans Have a 'Decoy Dan' Problem of Their Own

Colorado's Independent Voters Are Outpacing Both Parties in Early Ballots

Colorado's independent voters are returning early ballots at higher rates than Democrats or Republicans, reflecting their majority status in the state and highlighting the limits of traditional partisan turnout models.

By Shawn Griffiths

October 28, 2026

Colorado's Independent Voters Are Outpacing Both Parties in Early Ballots

Think the Election Was Stolen? A Recount Probably Won't Prove It

FairVote's analysis of 7,500 elections over 25 years found recounts changed the outcome just three times. Experts say recounts rarely help trailing candidates and often widen the margin in favor of the winner.

By Shawn Griffiths

October 27, 2026

Think the Election Was Stolen? A Recount Probably Won't Prove It

10 Congressional Races Where Independent Voters Will Decide the Winner

From California's Central Valley to Alaska, the fight for control of Congress is unfolding in districts where neither major party can afford to ignore voters outside its base.

By Shawn Griffiths

October 26, 2026

10 Congressional Races Where Independent Voters Will Decide the Winner

Independent Voters Are Showing Up in North Carolina Like Never Before

Nearly 232,000 independent voters cast ballots in North Carolina's first five days of early voting, an 88% increase from 2022. Independents now represent 40% of registered voters in the state and are showing up at polls in unprecedented numbers.

By Shawn Griffiths

October 22, 2026

Independent Voters Are Showing Up in North Carolina Like Never Before

Are Independent Voters About to Flip Texas?

Independent voters could decide Texas elections this year, with 60% supporting the Democratic US Senate nominee and 55% backing the Democratic governor candidate in new polling, a stark shift from 2024.

By Shawn Griffiths

October 21, 2026

Texas Democratic US Senate nominee James Talarico answering questions at a Texas Tribune event.

The Battle to Give Voters More Choice Is Happening on 11 Fronts This November

From Massachusetts to Alaska, voters will decide on ballot measures this November that would reshape how Americans vote, including open primaries and ranked choice voting systems. But these movements extend beyond the ballot box.

By Shawn Griffiths

October 20, 2026

The Battle to Give Voters More Choice Is Happening on 11 Fronts This November

McConaughey: "America's Brand Was Never 'R' or 'D.’ It's Independent”

Actor Matthew McConaughey urges voters to consider independent candidates, arguing that voting independent is not a wasted vote but a check on the two major parties.

By Shawn Griffiths

October 19, 2026

The Election Referee Is Missing—and the Money Is Pouring In

The Federal Election Commission has lacked the minimum quorum to enforce campaign finance laws for 18 months, leaving a backlog of 157 alleged violations while billions flow through 2026 midterm elections.

By Shawn Griffiths

October 19, 2026

The Election Referee Is Missing—and the Money Is Pouring In

Missouri Voters Could Kill a Gerrymander — And Make It Harder for Politicians to Try Again

Missouri voters will decide on two ballot measures that could reshape congressional redistricting. Rejecting the new map while approving Amendment 6 might prevent lawmakers from passing a similar map before 2031.

By Shawn Griffiths

October 15, 2026

Missouri Voters Could Kill a Gerrymander — And Make It Harder for Politicians to Try Again

Report: 125 Primary Winners Didn't Get a Majority. For 21, Congress Is All But Guaranteed

A record 125 candidates won primary elections with less than 50% of the vote, with 21 House nominees now poised to win in safe districts. That means roughly a fifth of the incoming House freshman class will have been chosen by a small fraction of voters.

By Shawn Griffiths

October 13, 2026

Report: 125 Primary Winners Didn't Get a Majority. For 21, Congress Is All But Guaranteed

The Gerrymandering Gamble May Backfire in These 8 Congressional Districts

Mid-cycle redistricting in nine states was meant to guarantee election outcomes, but with 3 weeks until the 2026 midterms, the strategy may backfire. In 8 congressional districts, new maps face unexpected obstacles where independent voters could decide the outcome.

By Shawn Griffiths

October 13, 2026

The Gerrymandering Gamble May Backfire in These 8 Congressional Districts