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California’s Governor Race Is a Democratic Nightmare, But There’s One Easy Fix
California’s Governor Race Is a Democratic Nightmare, But There’s One Easy Fix
A new Emerson College poll of California’s 2026 governor’s race confirms what many election observers have suspected. California is entering a high stakes primary season with no clear front runners, a crowded field, and an election system where the outcome often depends less on voter preference and more on mathematical luck.
05 Dec, 2025
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4 min read
Nonpartisan Reformers Unite: NANR Summit Charts Bold Path for Election Reform in 2026
Nonpartisan Reformers Unite: NANR Summit Charts Bold Path for Election Reform in 2026
The National Association of Nonpartisan Reformers (NANR) held its 9th annual summit in Miami this week following a year of political chaos and partisan machinations that put power before representation, accountability, and fairness.
05 Dec, 2025
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12 min read
The Games Politicians Play After Voters Pass Election Reforms
The Games Politicians Play After Voters Pass Election Reforms
As IVN’s Shawn Griffiths travels to Miami to share hard-earned intel at the National Association of Nonpartisan Reformers (NANR) conference, Chad and Cara focus on Washington, DC, where a 73 percent mandate for an open primary and ranked-choice voting is being slow-walked into something smaller and safer for the political class.
04 Dec, 2025
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Remembering Bob Foster
Remembering Bob Foster
Independent Voter News is saddened to share the passing of Bob Foster, a trusted advisor to the Independent Voter Project and a longtime friend of our organization. He died on Sunday at the age of 78.
04 Dec, 2025
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2 min read
How Prediction Markets Bring Real Independence to Political Commentary
How Prediction Markets Bring Real Independence to Political Commentary
Does a loudmouth in your family believe that AOC is on track to be the 2028 Democratic nominee or that Trump will be impeached by Christmas? Prediction markets tell very different stories. 
04 Dec, 2025
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4 min read
DC Ranked Choice Voting at Risk: Council Moves to Stall 2026 Implementation
DC Ranked Choice Voting at Risk: Council Moves to Stall 2026 Implementation
The D.C. Council may delay the implementation of ranked choice voting (RCV), frustrating pro-democracy forces that understandably want the voter-approved law in place for next year’s elections.
01 Dec, 2025
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4 min read
Inside the Battle to Stop Companies From Profiting Off Veterans’ Benefits
Inside the Battle to Stop Companies From Profiting Off Veterans’ Benefits
As Congress and state legislatures debate how to safeguard veterans’ disability benefits, a fast-growing industry of for-profit claims consultants is pouring millions of dollars into lobbying and legal fights to preserve a business model that has become both enormously profitable and fiercely controversial.
26 Nov, 2025
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9 min read
3 Things Independent Voters Have to Be Thankful For – Reform Roundup
3 Things Independent Voters Have to Be Thankful For – Reform Roundup
The number of independent voters continues to grow at a historic rate nationwide.  It is becoming increasingly common for this voting bloc to outnumber registered members of at least one major ...
26 Nov, 2025
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9 min read
Did A Texas Court Just End the Gerrymandering War? (Reform Roundup)
Did A Texas Court Just End the Gerrymandering War? (Reform Roundup)
Earlier this week, a three-judge panel blocked a mid-decade gerrymander by the Texas Legislature designed to bolster the Republican Party’s razor-thin majority in the U.S. House, setting the stage for what could become a complex legal matter.
21 Nov, 2025
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12 min read
Cabinet on the Clock: How Four Top Officials Can Win Back Public Trust
Cabinet on the Clock: How Four Top Officials Can Win Back Public Trust
The honeymoon is over. A new national survey from the Independent Center reveals that a plurality of American adults and registered voters believe key cabinet officials should be replaced—a striking rebuke of the administration’s current direction.
13 Nov, 2025
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3 min read