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Remembering Bob Foster

Independent Voter News is saddened to share the passing of Bob Foster, a trusted advisor to the Independent Voter Project and a longtime friend of our organization. He died on Sunday at the age of 78.

By

Cara Brown McCormick

/ December 4, 2025

How Prediction Markets Bring Real Independence to Political Commentary

Does a loudmouth in your family believe that AOC is on track to be the 2028 Democratic nominee or that Trump will be impeached by Christmas? Prediction markets tell very different stories.

By

Christopher Gerlacher

/ December 4, 2025

How Prediction Markets Bring Real Independence to Political Commentary

Is Politico's Gerrymandering Poll and Analysis Misleading?

Politico published a story last week under the headline “Poll: Americans don’t just tolerate gerrymandering — they back it.” Still, a close review of the data shows the poll does not support that conclusion. The poll shows that Americans overwhelmingly prefer either an independent redistricting proc

By

Cara Brown McCormick

/ November 25, 2025

Is Politico's Gerrymandering Poll and Analysis Misleading?

Cabinet on the Clock: How Four Top Officials Can Win Back Public Trust

The honeymoon is over. A new national survey from the Independent Center reveals that a plurality of American adults and registered voters believe key cabinet officials should be replaced—a striking rebuke of the administration’s current direction.

By

Brett Loyd

/ November 13, 2025

Cabinet on the Clock: How Four Top Officials Can Win Back Public Trust

After Prop 50, the Mission Is Clear: We Need Fair Maps in Every State

Gerrymandering has long eroded the competitiveness, representativeness, and accountability of our democracy. But in recent years, the problem has entered a dangerous phase — one in which both parties see no option but to fight with every weapon they can find.

By Kevin Johnson and Joe Cerrone

/ November 6, 2025

After Prop 50, the Mission Is Clear: We Need Fair Maps in Every State

'Build, Baby, Build!' is NOT the Answer to Housing Crises

Can San Diego build its way out of its three-part housing crisis – supply, affordability and homelessness? Some of elected officials think so and are leading the charge. I have been in the real estate industry for 50-plus years, and I say they are on the wrong track.

By

David Malcolm

/ October 27, 2025

'Build, Baby, Build!' is NOT the Answer to Housing Crises

Isn't It Weird That Congress Feels No Urgency to Re-Open the Government?

The U.S. has entered Day 22 of the latest government shutdown with no end in sight. As pundits expect it to surpass the 35-day record set during Trump’s first term, a new Gallup poll shows voters’ approval of Congress has plummeted in the last month. Yet, for congressional leaders, there isn’t any u

By

Shawn Griffiths

/ October 22, 2025

Isn't It Weird That Congress Feels No Urgency to Re-Open the Government?

The Gerrymandering Fight is About Democracy -- But Not for the Reasons You Think

The Texas GOP made two significant moves in the last few months to enhance their chances in the 2026 midterms. The first made national headlines and provoked a Democratic Party response. The second has flown under the radar.

By John Opdycke

/ October 20, 2025

The Gerrymandering Fight is About Democracy -- But Not for the Reasons You Think

Why is the TX Secretary of State Jane Nelson Doing Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Job?

In the midst of a Republican Party lawsuit against the State of Texas to close its publicly administered primary elections to party members only, Attorney General Ken Paxton has decided not to defend Texas law.

By

Shawn Griffiths

/ October 14, 2025

Why is the TX Secretary of State Jane Nelson Doing Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Job?

Independent Voters: If Members of Congress Won’t Keep Government Open, Don’t Pay Them

Here we are again – another government shutdown. Every few months, Congress enters another partisan fiscal battle as Republicans and Democrats refuse to work with each other to pass anything more than a continuing resolution to keep the U.S. funded.

By

Shawn Griffiths

/ October 1, 2025

Independent Voters: If Members of Congress Won’t Keep Government Open, Don’t Pay Them

Poll: 82% of Americans Want Redistricting Done by Independent Commission, Not Politicians

There may be no greater indication that voters are not being listened to in the escalating redistricting war between the Republican and Democratic Parties than a new poll from NBC News that shows 8-in-10 Americans want the parties to stop.

By

Shawn Griffiths

/ September 10, 2025

Poll: 82% of Americans Want Redistricting Done by Independent Commission, Not Politicians

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.

By

Shawn Griffiths

/ August 28, 2025

Is Trump Serious About Banning Mail-In Ballots… or Is It Rage-Bait?