Susan von Seggern

Susan von Seggern is one of the most well-known and well-liked publicists in Los Angeles for her work as a major label publicist, CEO of a boutique PR agency, time spent in political PR, and her globe-trotting exploits in corporate PR.

'Saving America' Starts by Fixing the Elections Most Voters Never Get to Vote In

Chad Peace joins Dr. David D. Schein’s Saving America to explain how closed primaries, safe seats, and party-controlled elections leave millions of voters on the sidelines before November ever arrives and the nonpartisan, more choice solution to solve the primary problem.

By Susan von Seggern

July 6, 2026

'Saving America' Starts by Fixing the Elections Most Voters Never Get to Vote In

California Voters Just Proved Why Party Bosses Hate Top Two

Leading up to the primary, party operatives used the scare tactic of a “Democrat lockout,” but not only did California voters prove this wrong, but they also revealed why nonpartisan open primaries work—voters make the decisions.

By Susan von Seggern

June 6, 2026

California gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra.

On “What Do We Do Next?” Independent Voter Project Says Start with the Primary Elections Process

Chad Peace of the Independent Voter Project sat down this week with Molly Ruland on her podcast, "What Do We Do Next?," a show that asks the question most people in politics are quietly avoiding: if the system isn't working, what do ordinary Americans actually do about it?

By Susan von Seggern

May 5, 2026

Independent Voter Project Talks Nevada, Nonpartisan Primaries, and Voter Choice on ‘775 Alive’

Chad Peace of the Independent Voter Project sat down this week with Crystal Newton and Scott Gavorsky on their podcast 775 Alive, a Nevada-based show that takes the kind of local civic questions most political media glosses over and really digs into them.

By Susan von Seggern

April 29, 2026

Independent Voter Project Brings Election Reform Conversation to "Beyond the Campaign"

The Independent Voter Project sat down this week with Michelle Glogovac on her podcast Beyond the Campaign, a show that has built a following by doing something most political media doesn't: skipping the talking points and focusing on the people and ideas behind public life.

By Susan von Seggern

April 23, 2026

The Independent Voter Project sat down this week with Michelle Glogovac on her podcast Beyond the Campaign.

A Host of Media and Podcasters Call on Independent Voter Project

IVP has been at the center of a recent wave of coverage that spans mainstream regional papers, national podcasts, and more to answer a vital question: If nearly half of all Americans reject the two-party label, why does the entire political system still operate as if they don't exist?

By Susan von Seggern

April 21, 2026

Independent Voter Project has been featured by several national news publications and podcasters.