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The Parties' Candidate Dilemma Is a Nightmare of Their Own Making

Voter Choice Act Re-Introduced In US Senate

The Independent Voter Project (IVP) has updated its interactive primary map with the voter registration numbers for the 2024 cycle, including a breakdown of voter registration by political party in each state. 

2024 Voter Registration by Party in Each State

Next year, Maine will hold its first open primary election. Every Maine voter — including the 32 percent registered as unaffiliated — will be able to vote. It’s a critical step forward.  

To Be Truly Open, More Reform Is Needed to Maine Primaries

In the latest virtual discussion hosted by Open Primaries, young citizens in Pennsylvania talked about their commitment to giving all voters, regardless of party affiliation or lack thereof, an equal and meaningful say in the election process.

Virtual Discussion: The Next Generation of Voters Stands By Open Primaries

3 Michigan Cities Passed RCV in 2023, But When Will Voters Get to Use It?

What If Neither Party Is Capable of Governing?

Ranked Choice Voting Sweeps Again on Election Day

Maine Voters Send a Clear Message: They Want Foreign Money Out of Elections

Will The Commission on Presidential Debates Allow Kennedy on the Debate Stage?

In a recent episode of his podcast, Forward, former presidential candidate and Forward Party Co-Founder Andrew Yang spoke with futurist and X PRIZE founder Peter Diamandis on a variety of topics, including AI in politics, universal basic income, the future of the US workforce, and political reforms that could save the US democratic process.

Andrew Yang: The Founders Hated the Idea of a Two-Party Duopoly

Virtual Discussion: Fighting For Open Primaries in Democratic Strongholds

Does Alaska Have the Solutions to Congress' Governing Problem?

Maine Question 2 Seeks to End Foreign Interference in State Elections

Independent Voter Project Petitions US Supreme Court Over California's Alleged Voter Suppression in Presidential Primaries

US voters in greater numbers than ever before do not trust the political process. In fact, according to a comprehensive study from Pew, “just 4% of U.S. adults say the political system is working extremely or very well.”

Pew: Only 4% of Americans Think US Political System Is Working 'Very Well'

Utah Group Seeks to Empower Voters to Reform Manipulative and Divisive Primary Elections

Congress In Chaos: How Extreme Minority Rule Has Broken Our Government

Will Artificial Intelligence Determine the Next President?

The House of Representatives voted Tuesday to oust US Rep Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker. It is the first time a speaker has been removed by a House resolution brought forth by a member to remove them.

House to Vote on New Speaker -- Why Not an Independent?

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