Election Reform - Independent Voter News (Page 2)

OpenSecrets Tears Down the Wall Between State and Federal Money Data

OpenSecrets launches a new dashboard combining state and federal campaign finance data into one searchable platform, making it easier for voters, journalists, and researchers to track money in politics across all levels of government.

By Shawn Griffiths

October 2, 2026

OpenSecrets Tears Down the Wall Between State and Federal Money Data

Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan Wars Sue New York After Being Denied the Right to Vote

Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans are suing New York over its closed primary system, arguing that independent voters are being denied equal voting rights in publicly funded elections.

By IVN Editorial Board

October 1, 2026

Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan Wars Sue New York After Being Denied the Right to Vote

Independent Voters Decide Elections. What Do They Get in Return?

Independent voters have become a decisive force at the ballot box. The next question is whether that influence can translate into lasting political power.

By John Opdycke

September 30, 2026

Independent Voters Decide Elections. What Do They Get in Return?

Pennsylvania House Votes to Open Primaries — While 63 Legislative Races Have No November Contest

Pennsylvania's House passed a bill to open primaries to 1.5 million independent voters, but in 63 legislative races this year, only one candidate is running in November, making the primary the only real election.

By Shawn Griffiths

September 30, 2026

Pennsylvania House Votes to Open Primaries — While 63 Legislative Races Have No November Contest

Georgia Has 2 Million Independent Voters. Getting an Independent on the Ballot Is Another Story

Georgia’s independent electorate is growing, but candidates outside the major parties still face steep barriers just to reach voters.

By Jabari Gibbs, The Current

September 29, 2026

Georgia Has 2 Million Independent Voters. Getting an Independent on the Ballot Is Another Story

3 More Cities Are About to Put Ranked Choice Voting to the Test

Three cities will vote on ranked choice voting in November. The ballot measures in Irvine, California; Honolulu, Hawaii; and Longmont, Colorado represent a test of whether voters will support election reform when it's removed from partisan national politics.

By Shawn Griffiths

September 28, 2026

3 More Cities Are About to Put Ranked Choice Voting to the Test

Is Texas the Beginning of the End for Closed Primary Lawsuits?

A federal judge sent the Texas GOP's bid to close its primaries back to the Legislature, and South Carolina could be next.

By Jeremy Gruber

September 25, 2026

Is Texas the Beginning of the End for Closed Primary Lawsuits?

9% of Voters Already Picked Your Congress. A New Poll Says Everyone Else Is Fed Up

A new poll shows 56% of voters want to replace closed party primaries with open elections where all candidates compete on one ballot. The survey reveals voters are frustrated that just 9% of Americans effectively decide most congressional races.

By Shawn Griffiths

September 24, 2026

9% of Voters Already Picked Your Congress. A New Poll Says Everyone Else Is Fed Up

One Election. Two Congressional Maps. Missouri Voters Caught in the Middle

Missouri voters face confusion as dueling court rulings create uncertainty over which congressional map will be used for the November general election, while absentee ballots are already being sent out.

By Shawn Griffiths

September 22, 2026

One Election. Two Congressional Maps. Missouri Voters Caught in the Middle

MAGA, the DSA, and the Politics of No Competition

From MAGA’s takeover of the GOP to the rise of democratic socialists, the author argues that America’s political upheaval is a symptom of an election system that rewards party capture, discourages independent competition, and leaves voters with too few choices.

By Katherine Gehl

September 21, 2026

MAGA, the DSA, and the Politics of No Competition

People vs Politics: The Documentary About Independents Who Won’t Quit on Fairer Elections

From the election reform battles of 2024 to the campaigns of 2026, a new documentary follows the independent voters who keep fighting to change American politics—even when the odds are stacked against them.

By Robert Pease

September 21, 2026

People vs Politics: The Documentary About Independents Who Won’t Quit on Fairer Elections

Independent Voters Can Be Heard in California. The Top-Two Primary Is Worth Defending

California voters broke the political parties’ grip on primary elections in 2010. A new repeal effort raises a fundamental question: Who should get to choose the candidates on the November ballot?

By Lenny Mendonca and Dan Schnur

September 21, 2026

Independent Voters Can Be Heard in California. The Top-Two Primary Is Worth Defending