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Could This Well-Funded Independent Upend the CA Governor’s Race?
Could This Well-Funded Independent Upend the CA Governor’s Race?
Ethan Penner, a Calabasas businessman, author, and educator with a storied career in real estate finance, has officially announced his intention to run for California governor in 2026 as an independent. On his campaign website, Penner says he is running to “disrupt the failing two-party system.”
12 Sep, 2025
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Will the Texas Republican Party be Successful Where the Hawaiian Democratic Party Failed?
Will the Texas Republican Party be Successful Where the Hawaiian Democratic Party Failed?
The Republican Party of Texas (RPT) is suing Secretary of State Jane Nelson in an effort to close the state’s primary elections to party members only – a move that the Democratic Party of Hawaii (DPH) tried back in 2013 in its state and failed. 
05 Sep, 2025
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Is Trump Serious About Banning Mail-In Ballots… or Is It Rage-Bait?
Is Trump Serious About Banning Mail-In Ballots… or Is It Rage-Bait?
Earlier this month, President Donald Trump took to Truth Social, claiming he was going to “lead a movement to get rid of mail-in ballots,” adding that he would sign an executive order ahead of the 2026 midterms. However, Trump has yet to sign such an order.
28 Aug, 2025
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Running for President as an Independent: How it Really Works
Running for President as an Independent: How it Really Works
Have you ever wondered why, in the greatest democracy in the world, almost no one runs for President of the United States as an independent? The answer is that running as an independent is extremely difficult, if not impossible. That is why very few people have attempted it, and none have won in modern history. 
12 May, 2025
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Congressmen Co-Lead Effort to Prohibit Ranked Choice Voting in Federal Elections
Congressmen Co-Lead Effort to Prohibit Ranked Choice Voting in Federal Elections
US Rep. Nick Begich (R-Alaska), who was elected under Alaska’s ranked choice voting (RCV) system, and US Rep. Abraham Hamadeh (R-Arizona) are co-leading an effort to prohibit the use of RCV in federal elections. 
29 Apr, 2025
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Deep Dive: RFK Jr Blasts Media Censorship, DNC Hypocrisy
Deep Dive: RFK Jr Blasts Media Censorship, DNC Hypocrisy
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspended his campaign Friday, citing "media censorship," a “sham Democratic primary," and “continued legal warfare” the DNC has waged on him to keep him off the ballot.
26 Aug, 2024
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RFK Jr Suspends Campaign; Criticizes DNC's 'Legal Warfare' Against Him and Trump
RFK Jr Suspends Campaign; Criticizes DNC's 'Legal Warfare' Against Him and Trump
Confirming speculating ahead of a press event Friday, independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr announced he was suspending his campaign.
23 Aug, 2024
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Believe It or Not, There Are Still Several States That Haven't Held Their Primaries Yet
Believe It or Not, There Are Still Several States That Haven't Held Their Primaries Yet
These elections are important as they will, in many cases, decide the ultimate winner of the elections held because of state and district demographics and how electoral districts have been drawn to favor the majority party.
06 Aug, 2024
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What Is RFK Jr's #AmericaStrong Platform?
What Is RFK Jr's #AmericaStrong Platform?
With less than 100 days until the November elections, the Republican and Democratic Parties have ramped up their attacks against the other side in hopes of gaining some political advantage – but the tactics in the 2024 cycle have been unorthodox to say the least. 
30 Jul, 2024
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RFK Jr Defeats DNC Challenge in North Carolina to Appear on Ballot
RFK Jr Defeats DNC Challenge in North Carolina to Appear on Ballot
The North Carolina Board of Elections reversed an initial decision not to give independent candidate Robert F Kennedy's 'We the People' party ballot access in November.
17 Jul, 2024
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