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Independent Voter Project Brings Election Reform Conversation to "Beyond the Campaign"
Independent Voter Project Brings Election Reform Conversation to "Beyond the Campaign"
The Independent Voter Project sat down this week with Michelle Glogovac on her podcast Beyond the Campaign, a show that has built a following by doing something most political media doesn't: skipping the talking points and focusing on the people and ideas behind public life.
23 Apr, 2026
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1 min read
IVP California Governor Poll Sparks Reddit Debate on Ranked Choice Voting
IVP California Governor Poll Sparks Reddit Debate on Ranked Choice Voting
The Independent Voter Project (IVP) released a new poll this week that shows a seismic shift in the California governor’s race. But on Reddit, it also hit a nerve for many voters calling for ranked choice elections.
23 Apr, 2026
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6 min read
We Can Tax Billionaires and Be Smart About It
We Can Tax Billionaires and Be Smart About It
A wealth tax isn't the best idea. Capital gains reform makes much more sense.
22 Apr, 2026
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4 min read
Top 15 Contributors to California 2026 Citizen Initiative Campaigns (So Far)
Top 15 Contributors to California 2026 Citizen Initiative Campaigns (So Far)
With more than six months still to go before voters cast their ballots in November, California’s top 15 ballot-initiative contributors have already poured nearly $200 million into the state’s initiative process.
22 Apr, 2026
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2 min read
After Virginia Special Election, The Gerrymandering War Escalates Again
After Virginia Special Election, The Gerrymandering War Escalates Again
Virginia held a special election Tuesday on a referendum aimed at giving Democrats more seats in the US House. It was a close race, with “Yes” in favor of a legislative-drawn congressional map passing by a narrow 51.5% to 48.5%.
22 Apr, 2026
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5 min read
A Host of Media and Podcasters Call on Independent Voter Project
A Host of Media and Podcasters Call on Independent Voter Project
IVP has been at the center of a recent wave of coverage that spans mainstream regional papers, national podcasts, and more to answer a vital question: If nearly half of all Americans reject the two-party label, why does the entire political system still operate as if they don't exist?
21 Apr, 2026
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7 min read
Xavier Becerra Bolts Into First Place in IVN California Governor Poll
Xavier Becerra Bolts Into First Place in IVN California Governor Poll
Survey of 3,404 verified California voters shows Democrat in front. Second-choice data reveals where Yee's supporters are headed.
20 Apr, 2026
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8 min read
Who Funded the $100M Virginia Gerrymandering Referendum? Voters May Never Know
Who Funded the $100M Virginia Gerrymandering Referendum? Voters May Never Know
On Tuesday, Virginians will go to the polls and vote on a referendum that if passed will implement a temporary new congressional map that gives Democrats as much as a 10-1 advantage in House elections.
20 Apr, 2026
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10 min read
Independents and Republicans May Hold the Power in Los Angeles – If They Actually Vote
Independents and Republicans May Hold the Power in Los Angeles – If They Actually Vote
A coordinated Democratic Socialist coalition is mobilizing across six races in LA. The largest bloc of eligible voters in several key districts isn't hearing from anyone.
20 Apr, 2026
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14 min read
The Swalwell COVER-UP: How California's "Open Secret" Finally Exploded
The Swalwell COVER-UP: How California's "Open Secret" Finally Exploded
Eric Swalwell went from Democratic frontrunner in the California governor's race to political exile in a matter of days - and somehow nobody in Washington is surprised.
16 Apr, 2026
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2 min read