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NEW POLL: Independent Neal Simon Up 10 Points in Maryland Senate Race

ROCKVILLE, MD. - Another independent candidate is gaining ground in a top-ticket statewide race in the 2018 midterms. Independent candidate Neal Simon touted the results of a new poll from

By Shawn M Griffiths

/ October 11, 2018

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Op-ed: Kavanaugh Fight Shows We're Divided By Mutual Loathing. But It's Not That Simple

San Diego, CALIF.- Why are voters leaving political parties and becoming independents? A major concern has been the political, and now very personal rancor elevated from both the right

By Jeff Marston

/ October 11, 2018

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Here Is America's Roadmap to Universal Health Care

Universal health care for America?  Yes, now, here’s why and how. Along with the growing demand for free, basic health care for all Americans, and the absurdity that we

By 420 Times

/ October 11, 2018

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Three Ways Sen. Collins is Receiving Kavanaugh Vote Backlash

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) is now public enemy #1 as far as many Democrats are concerned. Collins, a well-known swing vote in the Senate who caucuses

By Lindsay France

/ October 10, 2018

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In Maine: GOP State Senator Condemns Party's Attacks Against Independent Terry Hayes

CALAIS, MAINE - Independent gubernatorial candidate Terry Hayes is currently contending with negative campaigning against her, orchestrated by the Maine Republican Party. But not all Republicans are on board with

By Shawn M Griffiths

/ October 10, 2018

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IVN and Ballotpedia Meet and Trade Numbers...Polling Numbers

In California, Proposition 8 and Proposition 10 are both ranking very high on both Ballotpedia's page views.  Ballotpedia's Sarah Rosier and IVN's Lindsay France

By Lindsay France

/ October 10, 2018

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Justice, Justices, and Fried Green Tomatoes

Last Friday, my sister and I and our partners flew into an overcast Chicago for a family reunion of two dozen cousins and their spouses, children, even an “ex”-uncle.

By Jackie Salit

/ October 10, 2018

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Independents: The Real Reason CA Wants to End DMV Automatic Registration?

The Sacramento Bee reported Tuesday: "Trying to get tens of thousands of voter registration errors under control, California Secretary of State Alex Padilla may temporarily halt a program that

By Chad Peace

/ October 10, 2018

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Hillary Clinton Explicitly Rejects Civility Toward Republicans

WASHINGTON, DC - Hillary Clinton told CNN's Christiane Amanpour in a televised interview Tuesday that Democrats cannot be civil with Republicans if they don't win a

By Wes Messamore

/ October 10, 2018

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CA DMV Acknowledges Noncitizens Registered To Vote

San Diego, CALIF.- The newly implemented Motor Voter program is becoming a liability for Secretary of State Alex Padilla. IVN.us was the first media outlet to report on

By Jeff Powers

/ October 10, 2018

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Never Before Have Independents Had The Power Over an Election Like They Do Right Now in California

SAN DIEGO, CALIF. - It’s simple math. The Kavanaugh confirmation has calcified partisan voters like no event in recent history. The result? It’s all up to California’s

By Steve Peace

/ October 10, 2018

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2018 IVN San Diego Independent Election Roundup

This Election Guide provides ballot statements and highlighted IVN coverage regarding critical Measures for voters to consider this November. Table of Contents Candidates Congressional District 49 Congressional District 50 Measures

By Jeff Powers

/ October 9, 2018