Independent Voter News (Page 13)

Can a Party Call Itself ‘Independent’? Judge Accuses No Labels Party of ‘Bait-and-Switch’

The No Labels Party in Arizona cannot change its name to the Arizona Independent Party. This is the decision from Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Gregory Como, who called it a “political bait-and-switch.”

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Shawn Griffiths

/ March 30, 2026

Voter registration form in Arizona showing “Independent” as a party choice, illustrating voter confusion over party affiliation

Paige Against the Machine: Scranton Mayor Runs Against Congressional Corruption and Old Party Rules

In the fall of 2019, Scranton, Pennsylvania, was in crisis. Its mayor, Bill Courtright, had resigned and pleaded guilty to federal charges of bribery, extortion, and conspiracy.

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Cara Brown McCormick

/ March 30, 2026

Paige Against the Machine: Scranton Mayor Runs Against Congressional Corruption and Old Party Rules

10 U.S. House Members Who Quit Their Party While in Office

Impeachments. Wave elections. Gerrymandered maps. A stolen election that never was. Frustration with leadership. The reasons House members abandon their parties mid-term are as varied as the members themselves.

By

Cara Brown McCormick

/ March 26, 2026

A lone congressman walks away from red and blue partisan paths toward the U.S. Capitol, symbolizing Kevin Kiley’s switch from Republican to independent.

Independent Voters Are Dominating the 2026 Primary Conversation

The media does not often cover the impact independent voters have in elections until after the primaries. However, in 2026, this growing segment of voters – who make up nearly half of the electorate – is harder to ignore in these critical early contests.

By

Shawn Griffiths

/ March 25, 2026

Independent voters are turning out in record numbers in the 2026 primary elections.

Kevin Kiley Leaves GOP, Bets on Independent Voters in California’s 6th District

On March 9, 2026, US Rep. Kevin Kiley held a press conference and announced he was breaking up with the GOP. With that, Kiley became the only capital "I" Independent in the House

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Cara Brown McCormick

/ March 24, 2026

Chad Bianco’s 650,000-Ballot Seizure Puts California Governor Race in National Spotlight

Riverside County sheriff and California gubernatorial candidate Chad Bianco has bolstered his national name ID after he seized over 650,000 ballots cast in the 2025 special election for Proposition 50.

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Shawn Griffiths

/ March 23, 2026

Screenshot of Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco during a press conference about the ballots seized by his department.

Crowded Mayoral Race Exposes Why Los Angeles Needs Ranked Choice Voting

The city of Los Angeles will hold a primary election on June 2nd in which fourteen people are running for mayor, including a sitting councilmember, a sitting mayor, and a former reality television personality.

By

Cara Brown McCormick

/ March 23, 2026

Will Independent Voters Deliver Dawn Addis a Third Assembly Term in California’s Central Coast?

Dawn Addis, born July 12, 1972, is a former teacher and Morro Bay city councilmember who was first elected to the Assembly in 2022 and re-elected in 2024

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Cara Brown McCormick

/ March 19, 2026

Assembly member Dawn Addis speaking with an ASL interpreter next to her.

My Next Congressman Won His Primary with 24% of the Vote

Illinois conducted its 2026 primary elections Tuesday, and in some cases the winner advanced to November with around or less than 30% of the vote. In my congressional district, IL-7, State Representative La Shawn Ford won his primary with roughly 24% of the vote.

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Shawn Griffiths

/ March 18, 2026

My Next Congressman Won His Primary with 24% of the Vote

Ignored, Excluded, Rising: The Training Turning Independent Voters into a Political Force

Open Primaries’ Spokesperson Training has prepared hundreds of independents to share their stories. The next training is May 18. Here’s why it matters—and why you should apply.

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Gwen Mandell

/ March 17, 2026

Ignored, Excluded, Rising: The Training Turning Independent Voters into a Political Force