Independent Voter News (Page 31)

Latinos Will Be the Most Powerful Voting Bloc, Once They Start Voting in Primaries

California’s nonpartisan primary system is built around a simple promise: Every voter gets a say. But, not every voter takes advantage of this. There is a noticeable turnout gap with Latino voters, in particular, who could completely reshape the electoral landscape if they participate.

By Shawn Griffiths

May 15, 2026

A large crowd of diverse protesters rally in downtown Los Angeles.

Nebraska's Senate Race Is a Mess – And We Have Our Voting System To Thank

How first-past-the-post voting turned a primary election into accusations of planted candidates, strategic surrenders, and a Democrat who ran to withdraw.

By Matt Shinners

May 14, 2026

Dan Osborn is running as an independent in the 2026 Nebraska Senate race.

Los latinos serán el bloque de votantes más poderoso, en cuanto empiecen a votar en las primarias

El sistema de primarias no partidistas de California está construido sobre una promesa muy sencilla: cada votante tiene voz. Pero no todos los votantes aprovechan esto.

By Shawn Griffiths

May 14, 2026

Los latinos serán el bloque de votantes más poderoso, en cuanto empiecen a votar en las primarias

How California Built the Most Voter-Friendly State in America

California has created one of the most voter-friendly election systems in the nation. Three distinct policies work together to make that possible: a codified set of voter protections, a modernized election model that increases access, and a primary system that opens every race to every voter.

By Cara Brown McCormick

May 14, 2026

Three reforms in California have created one of the most voter-friendly election systems in the country.

More Choice California Launches to Defend Nonpartisan Primary as Democratic and Republican Operatives Join Forces to Repeal It

A broad cross-partisan coalition of California reformers launched More Choice California on Monday to lead the opposition against a proposed repeal of the state's nonpartisan Top Two primary system.

By Shawn Griffiths

May 13, 2026

More Choice Coalition launched this week to defend the nonpartisan primary system that Republicans and Democrats want to repeal.

NEW POLL: Pratt and Becerra Lead Among Los Angeles General Election Voters

If the November general election were held today with the same electorate that turned out in 2022, Spencer Pratt would lead at 27%, followed by Karen Bass at 24% and Nithya Raman at 23%.

By IVN Editorial Board

May 12, 2026

Spencer Pratt (left) is currently leading among general election voters in the Los Angeles mayor's race.

California Nonpartisan Primary is Throwing a Wrench in the Democratic Party’s Prop 50 Gerrymandering Effort

The national story is about which party gains seats. However, this obscures the local impact. Even if temporary, many voters in California will not have the same voting power they had in previous election cycles.

By Shawn Griffiths

May 12, 2026

California Nonpartisan Primary is Throwing a Wrench in the Democratic Party’s Prop 50 Gerrymandering Effort

The Real Losers in Virginia, SCOTUS Redistricting Decisions are “Progressives” and Trump

In all the drama on redistricting people are overlooking what the courts actually did: They made life miserable for extremists.

By Steve Peace

May 11, 2026

Supreme Court building. Supreme Court redistricting decision.

California’s Election Referee Is on the Ballot – And Almost No One Is Watching

Mail-in ballots are out, and voting has begun in California’s June 2 primary. This election, though, is not just about who wins power. It is also a fight over who voters trust to run the system.

By Shawn Griffiths

May 11, 2026

California election office with mail ballots, ballot drop box, and election administration checklist representing the secretary of state race and voter trust.

DC Political Machine Refuses to Implement Landmark Voting Rights Initiative

The DC City Council has refused to fully fund and implement Initiative 83, the semi-open primary and ranked choice voting measure that was approved by 73% of voters in 2024.

By Shawn Griffiths

May 11, 2026

DC Political Machine Refuses to Implement Landmark Voting Rights Initiative

NYC Shuts Out Half Its Voters. The Forward Party Supports a New Bill to Change That.

The polarization we see in our politics is not a mystery. It is the predictable output of a system designed to produce it. Nothing meaningful can change until we fix the structure that keeps producing these outcomes.

By Susan DiVito

May 8, 2026

A New York City bill would end party control over elections and level the playing field for independent voters.