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ANNAPOLIS, MD. -  Republican Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has cast his ballot for US Senate. However, he did not vote for Republican nominee Tony Campbell. He voted for independent candidate Neal Simon. Simon released the following statement in response to the governor's vote: “I am pleased to have earned Gov. Hogan’s vote. I believe we have much in common in our desire to govern from the middle to achieve great things for our state and our country. The governor’s non-partisan leadership is a

In the latest episode of "In Full Color," I talk with IVN author Wes Messamore and IVC Media President Chad Peace on what independent-minded voters should be watching come Election Day. In the episode we discuss a GOP secretary of state who explicitly called on voters to vote straight-ticket Republican days before the election. Yet as we know, this problem is not one-sided as partisan secretaries of state routinely make partisan statements and campaign with candidates. Do we need more vigorous

Amid all the divisive ugliness inside the Beltway, here is some good news: 2018 may well be the best year in a half century for election reform. Today’s narrative laments a crumbling democracy, alienated voters, and a political culture spiraling ever downward. While true, that narrative is incomplete. It misses the remarkable energy building across many states to confront these problems, shore up our democracy, and rebuild our political culture. Nowhere is that energy more apparent than in the

San Diego, Calif.- California may be considered a one-party state, but within its chambers are some legislators who don’t take marching orders from either party’s leadership. And they’re effective. Below, we take a look at 8 of California’s most independent-minded legislators, and why the Democratic Party is hoping that a “blue wave” crashes on some of their seats: Blanca Rubio, 48th Assembly District (D) Looking at Blanca Rubio's voting record, you'd think she wouldn't be in the Dems cross

*Note - "Juror Andy's" name and voice have been modified for their protection "I used to like Bonnie Dumanis, but ever since that trial I view her as a very dishonest person." ~ Juror Andy San Diego, Calif.- Two years ago a jury convicted billionaire businessman Jose Susumo Azano of making illegal campaign contributions of about $600,000 in San Diego local elections. Azano is serving a 3 year prison sentence. The recipients of Azano’s donations were identified in court as former San Diego Ma

AUGUSTA, MAINE - It was announced this week that Hillary Clinton stepped into the Maine gubernatorial race to endorse Democratic nominee Janet Mills. Just a week before the election, the partisan political machine is churning harder to what could end up being a tight race on Election Day. The reason? Clinton announced several new endorsements in high-profile, tight races nationwide, including an endorsement for Michigan Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gretchen Whitmer, about which she said:

San Diego, Calif.- In a very quiet manner, the San Diego City Council approved payments and legal settlements to sixteen exotic dancers without discussion on the city council’s consent agenda Tuesday. The council approved a $1,492,500 payment to the dancers and attorneys who claimed the officers harassed and violated the dancers civil rights. The incidents happened in 2014 and 2015. Police Chief Shelley Zimmerman was leading the department at the time. San Diego Police Department officers que

SAN DIEGO, CALIF. - Halloween evolved from the ancient Celtic celebration of Samhain (pronounced sow-in), when it was believed that the boundary between the worlds of the living and the dead became blurred and the ghosts of the dead returned to earth. While the tradition has radically changed over the years, we now celebrate something similar on the second Tuesday of November every even year: Election Day. On Election Day (and the year that precedes it), the boundary between truth and political

SOUTH PORTLAND, MAINE -  Two of the three gubernatorial candidates on the ballot for Maine governor squared off in a radio debate Monday, hosted by WGAN. The debate featured independent Terry Hayes and Republican Shawn Moody. Democrat Janet Mills canceled her appearance in the debate. Credit: News Radio WGAN From the beginning of the debate, Hayes made a clear distinction between herself and her opponents: "I am not a partisan." "If you've watched what's been happening in Augusta for the last

Team sports and competition are popular, from baseball to mixed martial arts. However, our politics are increasingly filled with partisan rancor, and unfortunately, despite Americans disassociating with the two major parties in large numbers, positions are increasingly associated with one side or the other. Losing friends over political beliefs in the age of social media, particularly during the Trump era, is nothing new. I’ve drawn the scorn of family and friends -- many of whom came from the