Tag: Independent Voters

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
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
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
10 States Where Independent Voters Will Decide the 2026 Elections
10 States Where Independent Voters Will Decide the 2026 Elections
The 2026 midterm elections are already underway as states conduct their primary elections – and independent voters are expected to have a major impact on results from California to Maine and in several places in-between. ...
07 Apr, 2026
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9 min read
Why We Call Ourselves Independent Voter News
Why We Call Ourselves Independent Voter News
For 15 years, we have published more than 14,000 articles written by people from different walks of life, different parts of the country, and different political backgrounds....
01 Apr, 2026
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2 min read
Can a Party Call Itself ‘Independent’? Judge Accuses No Labels Party of ‘Bait-and-Switch’
Can a Party Call Itself ‘Independent’? Judge Accuses No Labels Party of ‘Bait-and-Switch’
The No Labels Party in Arizona cannot change its name to the Arizona Independent Party. This is the decision from Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Gregory Como, who called it a “political bait-and-switch.” ...
30 Mar, 2026
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12 min read
Independent Voters Are Dominating the 2026 Primary Conversation
Independent Voters Are Dominating the 2026 Primary Conversation
The media does not often cover the impact independent voters have in elections until after the primaries. However, in 2026, this growing segment of voters – who make up nearly half of the electorate – is harder to ignore in these critical early contests....
25 Mar, 2026
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2 min read
The Federal Voter ID Bill Is Designed to Fail. Here's Why
The Federal Voter ID Bill Is Designed to Fail. Here's Why
Most Americans support voter ID, so why is this fight so explosive? It’s simple: the two-party system keeps turning a broadly popular reform into a partisan weapon. Instead of solving the issue, both sides use it to energize their base and deepen distrust....
12 Mar, 2026
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3 min read
Paul Rieckhoff Tells Stephen Colbert: Voters Shouldn't Have to Pick a Party to Matter
Paul Rieckhoff Tells Stephen Colbert: Voters Shouldn't Have to Pick a Party to Matter
Paul Rieckhoff wears many hats. He is a veteran of the Iraq War, founded Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, national security analyst, author, producer, podcaster, and founder of Independent Veterans of America....
11 Mar, 2026
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2 min read
Texas Primary Shock: Democratic Voter Turnout Surpasses Republicans
Texas Primary Shock: Democratic Voter Turnout Surpasses Republicans
The 2026 primary elections in Texas had their fair share of excitement and controversy Tuesday night. But one thing that stood out more than anything else was the turnout. Specifically, in the Democratic primaries, which soared above the Republicans....
04 Mar, 2026
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4 min read
America at 250: Independent Voters Declare Independence from the Two-Party System
America at 250: Independent Voters Declare Independence from the Two-Party System
On February 27, 2026, the better elections group Open Primaries released a sweeping public statement titled Declaration of Independents, framing the exclusion of independent voters from critical taxpayer-funded elections as the unfinished business of 1776....
27 Feb, 2026
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